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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…

Certified personal trainer demonstrating single-leg eccentric box squat
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Master Stability with Single-Leg Eccentric Box Squats

If you’ve never tried single-leg eccentric box squats, let me paint you a picture. You’re standing strong on one leg, slowly lowering yourself toward the box behind you. Your quad is burning, your glutes are screaming, and your balance feels like it’s being tested by a Jedi master. But here’s the thing—this movement isn’t just…

An expert personal trainer demonstrating a Slideboard Bodysaw.

Master the Slideboard Bodysaw Exercise

You’ve probably seen it: the sleek, smooth movement of a slideboard bodysaw that looks deceptively simple. Then you try it, and your abs start screaming before your brain can catch up. It’s not just a workout—it’s an experience. If you’re ready to take your core strength to gladiator-level, buckle up. Let’s dive into the art…

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…

Certified personal trainer demonstrating Walking Spiderman exercise
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Master the Walking Spiderman Exercise for Core Strength

You’re looking for a way to bring your fitness to the next level, right? Something that challenges your body, stretches your limits, and engages multiple muscle groups at once. Enter the Walking Spiderman. Not only does it make you feel like a superhero (who doesn’t love that?), but it’s also an incredibly effective movement for…