There will always be a debate over what kind of squat is best. Here’s what front squats can do for athletes. When it comes to developing lower body power and explosiveness the squat will always reign supreme. Besides being an incredibly functional exercise (being able to stand up and sit down is always helpful!), squatting […]
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What’s the Best Stance Width for Squats?
The squat will always be king. But the devil, as they say, is in the details. Here’s what you need to know about your squat stance width. Although the squat is universally loved and loathed for its punishing ability to develop strength, muscle and speed in the lower body (except for you cotton headed ninny […]
Active Recovery: 5 Ways to Recover Like a Champ
Conquering the gym means working out and recovering like a champ. Here’s why you should start doing active recovery sessions after those tough workouts. The workout had been absolutely awesome. New PRs all over the place, conditioning work beyond anything I’d ever done before, and that warm, fuzzy feeling of satisfaction that comes from murdering […]
Walk It Out: The Benefits of Walking for Active Recovery
It’s something you are already doing. Here’s why you should be doing more of it. What you need to know about walking for active recovery. The workout is complete. You limp from the change room, grab your things, and limply sit in the car for ten minutes before summoning the energy to turn over the […]
Go Ballistic: Why You Should Add Squat Jumps to Your Training
Want to improve your squat? Increase the speed and power in your legs? Become a better athlete? Then you my friend should cozy up to your new best-buddy-old-pal, the jump squat. Here is why and how to add it to your program. In terms of straight badassery, the jump squat ranks right up there. Sure, […]
Why Should I Use a Log Book?
One of the most underrated weapons in your training arsenal is also the simplest– a log book. Here is how you will get better results from you effort in the gym with this tool. Using a log book goes beyond just seeing better workouts happen. It’s about creating a database and history of training that […]
