The muscle up is one of the most respected moves in calisthenics and fitness in general. To do a strict form muscle up requires an immense amount of upper body strength and technique. In this tutorial, we’ll go over the necessary strength requirements you need for the muscle up and the several progressions you can […]
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How To Do An Overhead Press
The barbell overhead press is important in a few different weightlifting disciplines. It’s an important component of most Olympic lifts, and it’s the shoulder move of choice for most power lifters. The latter is because it’s the best way to put a heavy load on your deltoids. For that reason, you should add it to […]
How To Squat
Everyone should be squatting. That’s a fact. Whether you’re bulking, cutting, toning, or just building functional strength, it should be the focal point of your lower body work. There are dozens of different variations, but with the exception of a few, if you can do one, you can do them all. The problem is, not […]
How To Deadlift
Deadlifting is crucial for building muscle. We all know that. That’s why it’s one of the most hyped powerlifting competitions. When you can pull a couple plates, you rule the gym. However, we often overlook the functional purpose. Because of the dumb myth that lifting heavy leads to bulk, many people looking to stay lean […]
How To Strengthen Your Core and Abs
Core is probably the single most important muscle group you can train. In pretty much every functional movement, your core is involved. So why do we treat it like an accessory muscle? Get off the ab machines, stop just doing crunches at the end of your workout, and start training smart. I’ve put together a […]