STOP OVER-DEVELOPING YOUR POSTERIOR CHAIN
STOP OVER-DEVELOPING YOUR POSTERIOR CHAIN. You would of heard time and time again people banging on about posterior chain development and by strengthening the glutes, hamstrings and lower back you will reduce the risk of injury. This is somewhat true and I do not disagree with developing the posterior chain, if you look at most […]
SORENESS = PROGRESS…
SORENESS = PROGRESS? Some people hate the soreness after a workout, some people love it and some will determine how good or hard their workout was dependent on their soreness the following day. Yes you should definitely be aware of how you’re body’s recovering from your workouts. However the soreness post workout aka DOMS shouldn’t […]
I’M GOOD MONDAY TO FRIDAY…
I’M GOOD MONDAY TO FRIDAY… If you ever say “I’m good Monday to Friday but the weekend lets me down…?” DO THIS. Plan your weekend. Write down what you’re doing and where you have to be. By doing so you can come up with a plan of how to stay on top of your healthy […]
FIX WHAT YOU’RE EATING FIRST
FIX WHAT YOU’RE EATING BEFORE YOU FIX HOW MUCH YOU’RE EATING Often many people that are trying to lose weight and improve body composition will firstly cut their calories to something like 1000-1200 calories per day. This can often impede your ability to drop body fat and increase muscle mass, particularly if you’re already training. […]
FRONT SQUATS BEFORE BACK SQUATS
FRONT SQUATS BEFORE BACK SQUATS. WHY? It improves balance and squatting mechanics due to the forward shift in the centre gravity due to the position of the load (barbell) It forces you to maintain stability through the thoracic spine. It has a reduced compression loading on the lower back It’s easier to learn how to […]
KEEP IT SIMPLE AND PERFECT THE BASICS
KEEP IT SIMPLE AND PERFECT THE BASICS So many people get caught up with the ‘newest’, ‘fanciest’ or ‘most complicated’ exercises before perfecting or even learning the basic movements. The basic movements should be the foundation of your training program as they will enable you reach almost any goal you have in the gym. These […]