Lift Like a Girl: Be More, Not Less
Want to do bodyweight pull-ups but haven't quite got there? Currently at a sticking point with your training and not progressing as quickly as you'd like? Let's change that. Band assisted pull-ups are one of my favorite exercises for progressing to unassisted bodyweight pull-ups. Unfortunately, many trainees are not getting the greatest reward possible from this seemingly simple exercise. …
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Want to get stronger? Want to boost fat loss? Want to build some muscle? Want to improve your conditioning? Want a crazy physical and mental challenge? If you answered "yes" to any of those questions, then you may want to include some high rep squats in your strength training program. It doesn't really matter what goal you have - high rep squats can help you get there. Truth be told, I have …
On Lift Like a Girl you commonly see phrases such as: Sane and simple Achieve more with less Maximum results in minimum time So it should come as no surprise that I love minimalism, especially in regards to health and fitness. That's why I'm very happy to announce the release of the newest Lift Like a Girl strength training program, 3x3x3. If you too prefer the minimalist approach when it …
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Strength training can be a bit overwhelming at times. After all, you want to do everything correctly so you get the best results possible in the least amount of time. So you look for: The best strength training program The best workout split (e.g. total body or upper/lower) The best set and rep range The best upper body and lower body exercises How long to rest between sets and …
[Read more...] about One Powerful Tip for Better Workouts and More Results
No, this is not a joke. You can achieve any of your health and fitness goals by following this simple three step process. Whether you want to: Lose fat Get stronger Sculpt some sexy muscle Or just improve your overall health . . . and anything in between, you can do it by following this three step process. The 3 Step Process to Achieve ALL of Your Fitness Goals WARNING: what you're about …
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I love working out at the local playground and oftentimes when I travel, I'll choose a playground over a gym, as shown in this playground workout. Playground workouts are a great way to get outside, breathe some fresh air, get some sunshine, and change things up a bit from traditional strength training with free weights. If you're getting bored with your current workouts, then this may be just …
[Read more...] about Total Body Workouts You Can Perform with a Swing Set (or Suspension Trainer)
There are so many great exercises that some of them, unfortunately, can go unnoticed or get left behind. Today you're going to see one of my personal favorite, underutilized, single leg exercises. The lateral lunge. You'll also see the many benefits this exercise has to offer, reasons to include it in your program, and several progressions from beginner to advanced variations. First, let's …
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Dumbbells are great tools to have in your strength training arsenal. They allow for a lot of variety with your workouts, and they even have some significant advantages compared to barbells. Before we get into the article, please note that I’m not claiming that dumbbells are the best workout tool and that they’re superior to any other piece of equipment, be it barbells, kettlebells, or anything …
