Planks are a staple of many programs, and for good reason. The ability to build core strength and core endurance is a key factor in maintaining good position during exercise and for improving your ability to protect your back. The more »
When we train abs, it’s often the staples that are used. Planks, crunch variations, maybe, maybe a side plank thrown in for good measure. And that’s all fine and dandy, but there is one category missing: anti-rotation. The ability to more »
Measurements and other signs of progress. Measurements, progress photos, and maybe scale weight are typically taken as measures of progress. They can be useful for gauging whether or not your actions are leading you in the right direction, or if more »
The dead bug is one of my favourite core exercises, but they don’t get the respect they deserve because, more often then not, they are done poorly. The person doing them has arms and legs flailing around, the low back more »
Rows are, or should be, a staple of every good training program. But doing the same old variations can get a bit boring, and sometimes you can incorporate a bunch of extra benefits into a row to take it from more »