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Unconventional And Simple Strength Moves For Function

October 27, 2016
Brandon
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Do you implement strength moves that are a bit unconventional and go against the status quo?
Does your strength program help to improve your overall physical function?
Do you like incorporating different strength moves to help challenge you in different ways?

The key to a quality strength program is being able to utilize what tools and strength moves you have at your disposal to get the job done. This can range from equipment to knowledge, but regardless of the tools the principles of acquiring an optimal level of strength and mobility should be based on incorporating movements to benefit your body’s overall function. After all, form always follows function. Now buckle your chinstrap and get to work with these unique strength moves to elevate your functional fitness.

Rugged Strength Training: The Untold Benefits Of Outdoor Training

June 9, 2016
Brandon
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Perception may be the “reality” to you…and if you fail to pause and look beneath the surface to seek out what is really going on then your perception will be your reality whether for good, or for bad. If you believe the only way to get in a full day’s work in your training is by having access to a fully stocked weight room then I’m here to tell you that your perception is NOT the reality. If you want to learn about the benefits of outdoor training then keep on reading my young Jedi!

Free Weights vs. Machines In Strength Training

June 18, 2015
Brandon
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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.

Training For Symmetry And Performance

March 18, 2015
Brandon
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So how many times have you walked into your local gym and seen the guy with all chest and no back? What about the guy that doesn’t realize that the squat rack actually exists and perhaps believes it should be used for curling instead of…(you guessed it) squatting? Neglecting to train for symmetry can certainly get a chuckle out of us, but there are other more serious consequences for ignoring training the body for balance and symmetry.

The Bench Press…Overrated?

February 19, 2015
Brandon
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So the topic of today’s discussion is going to involve the good ole bench press. So what can I say about the bench press other than the fact that it is probably the most misused and abused exercise involving the upper body and free weights since the invention of strength training, period.

Often trainees that don’t understand the proper technique involved with the bench press practice with terrible habits and even worse form for long periods of time until one day something stupid happens to get their attention. The point I’m making is why wait for that day to come because I’m going investigate this exercise right here for your knowledge obtaining convenience. Read on my young Jedi!