16 Essential CrossFit Moves
Whether you are a newbie CrossFitter or a seasoned veteran, there are foundational movements that everyone should master prior to completing a WOD (Workout of the Day). On the next slides, we’ll show… Continue reading
Category Archive: Upper Body
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14 Exercises to Offset Sitting All Day
We all know that sitting for an extended period of time isn’t good for your health. But unfortunately, roughly 80 percent of jobs are now considered sedentary, and many involve sitting most… Continue reading
How to take a perfect stroke? Rowers on the ultimate search for perfection
Greg Searle (GBR), World and Olympic Champion states: “To make the boat go fast: row a long stroke pull hard how many strokes you do per minute be efficient and be together” “In… Continue reading
Olympian Cameron Van Der Burgh’s Gym Routine For Explosive Power
Cameron Van der Burgh, South African Olympic Champion & World Record Holder Van Der Burgh squats heavy, and often. Aim for explosive movements to bolster the size of your quads and glutes Cameron… Continue reading
How You Can Conquer the One-Arm Push-Up
One-arm push-ups are good for more than just looking cool on Instagram. They build incredible strength throughout the upper body, even out muscle imbalances and hone total-body stability and core strength in… Continue reading
10 Machine-to-Free-Weight Swaps to Improve Your Strength Gains
Years ago, machines were all the rage at the gym. Manufacturers spent a lot of time and money to make theirs the latest and greatest, says Mark Nutting, CSCS, fitness director of Saco… Continue reading
10 things no one tells you before you take up rowing
In this article Olympic gold medallist James Cracknell explains everything you need to know before taking up rowing – from binge eating to surviving rainstorms of maggots (click on the photo below… Continue reading
9 Essential Strength Benchmarks for Men
Goals: The one thing that separates a training program from just an exercise program. If you want to stay consistent with your workouts and get better results from your efforts, you need something… Continue reading
Taiwan Strongest Grandpa
Sorry guys, but the number of birthdays under your belt are officially no longer an excuse for letting your fitness go downhill. You can thank Huang Ching-hsin for that, a 72-year-old farmer from… Continue reading
7 Things I Learned From Doing a Pushup Challenge
If you want to seriously improve your upper-body strength, sculpt your shoulders, and chisel your core with just one single move, it’s time you start doing the pushup. I don’t just say this… Continue reading
The Perfect Push Up – Do it Right!
The Perfect Push Up – Do it right! by Calisthenicmovement Notes: Remember to keep your body straight, hands not too far apart (about shoulder width), and keeping your arms as close to your… Continue reading
How Many Days a Week Do You Need to Workout?
Time is irrelevant if you’re getting the work done. Here’s what you should consider when planning your gym time. Make it work for you. by SLOANE DAVIS* A perfect workout is one that… Continue reading