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Top Factors Killing Your Gains
It's very frustrating when your training routine is locked in but you still don't see the results you're after Working out is only one of the many factors in the equation of losing weight or building strength/muscle The top factors killing your gains - Not getting enough sleep - Poor nutrition - High stress levels - Under training / over training - Not following an effective and efficient workout program - Not staying consistent - Neglecting form - Not pushing yourself hard enough These are some of the most common reasons I hear my...
Building Strength Vs Building Muscle
Do you want to lift heavy weight or have a shredded physique? It is possible to combine both, but to maximize your results it would be beneficial to choose one and dedicate your training style with that method In this post I will lay out the blueprints comparing building strength and building muscle so you can come up with a program that will help you reach your goals Step 1: Identify whether you want to lift heavy or have a solid physique General blueprint Building strength- Focus on training movements (squats, bench, deadlifts, military...
Lifting With Intention
You can't rush a workout just to say "I did it" You can't just go through the motions and expect to get amazing results If you want to see changes made to your body and mind, you need to exercise with intention How do you train with intention? 1. Push yourself You don't need to go balls to the wall every single workout, but you do need to challenge yourself. With that being said your workouts cant be easy and you expect to see major changes made To put this into perspective, many people are...
Deadlift 101
Deadlifts are easily one of my favorite exercises They are fun, challenging and offer many benefits You'll find people deadlifting any day you go to the gym, and more often you see people deadlifting with improper form because it is difficult with so many complex things to focus on at once In this blog I am going to share what goes through my mind when I deadlift If you take these and practice them you will watch your deadlift improve and blow up in weight My top deadlifting tips 🔥1. Move with your hips,...
Free Weights vs Machines
When you walk into any gym it can be very overwhelming with all of the different pieces of equipment you see All the different types of machines, cables, barbells, dumbbells, cardio equipment, and so much more... Most of them all fall into two main categories; machines and free weights In this post I am going to compare the two so you can decide what is best for you and when to incorporate them into your workouts Free weights- Require more stabilization, control, coordination, strength, and will help burn more calories Machines- Set range of motion, less...