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Warming Up For Lifting Using Calisthenics Exercises

Calisthenics exercises are great preparation for heavy lifts later in training.

Posted on August 26th, 2021

The most commonly practiced form of calisthenics, often used to supplement other forms of training such as Crossfit and weightlifting.

Nutrition Series, Part 2: Fluids

Explore the importance, and often overlooked benefits of proper hydration for your health and fitness goals.

Posted on August 11th, 2021

Staying appropriately hydrated will help you reach your health and fitness goals and should be a priority, not an after-thought.

Top 10 dumbbell leg workouts

Friends don’t let friends skip leg day. Why? Because your friends don’t want you to have a massive torso with chicken legs.

Posted on July 8th, 2021

Here’s our top 10 dumbbell leg workouts to help you start off on the right foot and make your leg day much more interesting.

Open-Kinetic Chain vs Closed-Kinetic Chain Exercise for Bodybuilding

Demystify the hype around kinetic chain training.

Posted on July 7th, 2021

Ever wonder what all the hype is around open or closed kinetic chain training? If you follow some of the top fitness influencers on social media, you have probably heard these technical buzz words dropped at some point.

Nutrition Series, Part 1

Macros and Micros

Posted on June 2nd, 2021

A mixture of the intake of foods will provide your body with a variety of nutrients and calories from all of our macronutrient sources as well as an assortment of micronutrients. Food is our fuel and can be enjoyed while still meeting our health and fitness goals.

Fundamentals of Resistance Training, Part 2

Posted on June 1st, 2021

Andre Adams, Farmer Walk with 180 lb dumbbells A Closer Look at Resistance Training In Part 1 of Fundamentals of Resistance Training, we highlighted the key elements of a solid foundation for any resistance training program. In this blog, we will do a deep dive on some of the most common variables and considerations to keep […]

Fundamentals of Resistance Training, Part 1

Posted on May 31st, 2021

NASM Applied Training and Ironmaster Workout There are so many ways to work out and get in shape, how do you know where to start? Well, in this blog we will explain the fundamentals of resistance training to help guide you into a routine that is right for you. The foundation of our evidence-based programming […]

Dumbbell flys: Common mistakes and how to avoid them.

Posted on May 30th, 2021

Dumbbell flys on chest day is always a good idea. But are you doing them right? It’s easy to grab a pair of dumbbells, lie down on a flat bench, and then crank out those reps. However, dumbbell flys require a certain technique and precision which will allow you to reap their full benefits. Knowing […]

How To Prepare a Space for The Perfect Home Gym

What size and style of gym do your goals require?

Posted on May 29th, 2021

Finding a perfect place for your home gym equipment can be a challenge. Here are some tips on how to best select and prepare your area.