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3 Powerful Push Up Variations For Building Lean Muscle Mass

June 23, 2016
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Are you looking to learn about how to implement some push up variations to challenge you in a completely different way?
Are you looking to learn some push ups to enhance your physical function and help you to build some lean muscle?
Are you open to getting out of your comfort zone to challenge yourself with some unique push ups?

There a many push up variations for you to implement to build lean muscle and function. Push ups are one of the most powerful exercises you can have in your arsenal of strength movements. Let’s face it…push ups are cheap, convenient, challenging and when mastered the variations are almost endless. The push up takes a backseat to nobody. As far as looking for the most immediate answer to acquiring strength, lean muscle, and efficiency what better exercise is there for your go to than the tried and true push up?

The Gravity Method: Dynamic Bodyweight Strength Performance

February 25, 2016
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If I had nickel for every moment that I’ve heard people say that they can’t train because they are either short on equipment, or can’t afford a gym membership I would’ve been retired 10 years ago. The limitations that people place on themselves, particularly these days is way too prevalent. Whether you’re a competitive athlete, a fitness addict, or weekend warrior this post is going to be one you’ll want to read until the end.

Push Ups: The Power Of Variation

January 14, 2016
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I guess on one hand I could say that I’m always fairly surprised at how poorly so many people struggle do push ups, but then again with the cushy society we live in I can understand why so many people struggle to perform one of the most basic exercises that are available to us in our arsenal of strength. Push ups are one of the most powerful tools available for each and everyone of us, yet many folks are incapable of executing this standard drill…while others are cranking them out like a factory producing sliced bread.

Getting Stronger Training Outside The Box

June 11, 2015
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It’s always interesting to me when people get frustrated from having a lack of equipment or access to a gym in order to train. Last I checked strength doesn’t come from a gym membership it comes from knowledge and effort. Today I want to look at where we should be looking when excuses start to creep in to keep us from training just because there may be a lack of equipment and resources.

An Examination Of The Burpee Calisthenic

March 9, 2015
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When it comes to bodyweight training there is no doubt that the burpee exercise seems to be the focus for many coaches and trainers this day age. With the explosion of private box gyms and more emphasis being placed on honing in on the development of strength, along with minimal equipment, the burpee calisthenic has seemingly risen from the ashes as a primary bodyweight option from the relics of old school conditioning.