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Free Weights vs. Machines In Strength Training

October 16, 2018
Brandon
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The original publishing date on today’s article was back on June 18, 2015. This article features a question I’ve gotten many times over the years and my response for it still applies here today.

Do you predominantly use free weights or machines with your current fitness and strength program? Perhaps you use a blend of both? Check out today’s article and post up below in the comments and let me know what you think by offering some of your feedback. Read and enjoy.

So there is that age old question that has bounced around inside of yours and everyone else’s head at one time or another about the matchup between free weights and machines. Which one is better? Is one good? Is one bad? Well today we’re going to examine that very thing my young Jedi of strength.

10 Powerful Steps To Build Mental Strength

October 15, 2018
Brandon
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Are you struggling with your mental toughness?
Do you have an interest in learning how to better deal with adversity?
Are you struggling to deal with life challenges?
Do you feel defeated?

I got an email the other day that asked…Coach how do you keep your mental toughness and mental strength on point? I thought this was one hell of a question so I thought I’d definitely take the time to share my tips right here. I really think you’ll find this to be helpful and if so please share it with family and friends that it could help as well. Ok here goes…

5 Reasons You Should Be Jump Roping

October 11, 2018
Brandon
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Are you failing with your cardiovascular conditioning?
Are you lacking in coordination, reaction time, and agility?
Is your cardiovascular conditioning optimal?
Are you looking for a form of conditioning to cut body fat?

Today I want to talk about why you should be jump roping. There are many reasons you should be incorporating this highly effective drill into your training arsenal, but I’m going to highlight some of the physical benefits here that you should be adopting to revolutionize your cardio, as well as your overall training approach. It’s time you get your ass in gear.

5 Reasons Your Squat Is Terrible

October 8, 2018
Brandon
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Are you aware of the quality of your squat technique?
Do you experience problems with squatting?
Can you perform the movement with a full range of motion (ROM)?
How often do you practice squatting?

The squat is one of 7 fundamental human movements and it should be your mission to make sure your squat is NOT terrible. So many people butcher this movement and you can witness this take place in just about every run of the mill health club across the globe. Today I’m going to address 5 different reasons why your technique may not be up to speed.

3 Must Have Sprint Conditioning Drills For Function

October 4, 2018
Brandon
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Are you neglecting your gait movement pattern?
Do you incorporate sprinting, or sprint variations into your conditioning?
Are you looking for an effective HIIT workout for your training?
Are you interesting in building an more aesthetic and athletic body?

I’m always amazed that some people will spend so much time inside the gym, but never get outdoors to move and train sprint conditioning drills. It’s almost as if society has everyone convinced that four walls and a weight room is the only way to build physical function and a strong body. This couldn’t be further from the truth.