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How to Perform Renegade Rows w/ Pushup and Feet Elevated

Ah, the renegade row with pushup and feet elevated. It’s a combination of moves that’s like a clash of titans, firing up muscles you didn’t even know you had. It’s got the machismo of a cowboy riding a bucking bronco while juggling flaming batons. Yes, dear reader, it’s that intense! Summoning every ounce of strength…

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How to Perform Inverted Rows w/ Feet Elevated

Ah, the elusive inverted row with feet elevated – a true test of one’s fortitude and upper body strength. It’s an exercise that’ll make your lats pop like a bowl of Orville Redenbacher’s, and leave you feeling like a Greek god or goddess, depending on your preference. But don’t be fooled by its simple appearance,…

An expert personal trainer demonstrating an Eccentric Chin-Up

How to Perform Eccentric Chin-Ups

The eccentric chin-up is a powerful exercise that targets several primary and secondary muscles in the upper body. The primary muscles worked include the biceps, lats, and shoulders, while the secondary muscles include the triceps, forearms, and upper back. One can expect to feel a strong contraction of the muscles on the way down, which…

An expert personal trainer demonstrating Staggered-Stance Deep Squat Breathing.
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High-Impact Fitness with Staggered-Stance Deep Squat Breathing

Picture this: You’re on the soccer field, trying to make a pass as the opposing team bears down on you. Or maybe you’re at the gym, attempting a personal best on your squat. Your heart is racing, your muscles are straining, and your breath feels shallow and constricted. Enter the Staggered-Stance Deep Squat Breathing exercise….

An expert personal trainer demonstrating Ribs-Down Breathing.

How to Perform Ribs-Down Breathing

Ribs-down breathing is a powerful diaphragmatic technique that helps to bring physical and mental relaxation. Through focusing on the lower part of your rib cage while inhaling and exhaling, this method can help reduce anxiety, panic attacks, headaches and fatigue – as well as improve sleep quality! With practice you will be able to tap…

An expert personal trainer demonstrating Fetal-Position Breathing.

How to Perform Fetal-Position Breathing

As you breathe in and out, have you ever noticed how your body responds, its motion having a palpable, deep pull? You can create that same sensation on command, amplifying each inhale and exhale with a targeted movement. The Fetal-Position Breathing exercise is a full-body activity that primarily targets the abdominal and back muscles. You’ll…

An expert personal trainer demonstrating a Single-Leg Squat to Box
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How to Perform the Single-Leg Squat to Box

If you’re looking for a workout that not only sculpts your body but also challenges your balance and coordination, then say hello to your new best friend; the Single-Leg Squat to Box. This exercise isn’t just a lower body burner – it’ll work your core too, granting you strength and stability for whatever life throws…

An expert personal trainer demonstrating the Single-Leg Eccentric Squat to Box.
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Single-Leg Eccentric Box Squats for Functional Strength

The single-leg eccentric squat to box is a remarkable exercise that you should not miss out on. Not only does it engage a wide range of primary and secondary muscles, but it also provides an exhilarating feeling of control and focus. Trust me, once you try it, you’ll feel like a true athlete. Before we…

An expert personal trainer demonstrating a Slideboard Bodysaw.

How to Perform the Slideboard Bodysaw

Ah, the Slideboard Bodysaw. If you’re not familiar with this exercise, it’s time to get acquainted. Not only does it target primary and secondary muscles that may be underworked in your regular routine, but it can also lead to some pretty impressive aesthetic improvements. But let’s start with the basics. This is a core exercise…

Instructions for performing the Walking Warrior Lunge. Learn the definition, benefits, muscles worked, and sports carryover
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How to Perform Walking Warrior Lunges

This variation of the lunge works the primary muscles of your hips, quads, glutes, and calves while also engaging your secondary muscles such as your hamstrings and core. The development of these muscles will not only improve your physical aesthetics but also give you greater functional strength, mobility, and balance that carries over to sports…