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Barbell Row
The barbell row is a compound exercise that primarily targets the muscles of the upper back, including the lats, rhomboids, traps, and rear delts. It also engages the muscles …
Read the entry ↗31 October 2023, 19:50TRX Row
A TRX row is a type of exercise that targets the muscles of the upper back, including the latissimus dorsi, rhomboids, and traps. It also engages the muscles of the arms, part…
Read the entry ↗31 October 2023, 16:40General Physical Preparedness (GPP)
This is a form of general training and conditioning used to improve strength, speed, endurance, flexibility and skill. It's completely non-specific. Instead, it encourages lot…
Read the entry ↗31 October 2023, 16:26The Law of Progressive Overload
All workouts ever created have one thing in common: progressive overload This is the gradual increase in weight, volume, intensity, frequency or time training in order to a…
Read the entry ↗31 October 2023, 15:33Bench Press
The bench press is a popular compound exercise that primarily targets the muscles of the chest, shoulders, and triceps. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to perform the bench…
Read the entry ↗31 October 2023, 15:16Omega-3 (Vegan)
Vegan sources of Omega-3 fatty acids offer numerous health benefits, providing an alternative for those who follow plant-based diets or have dietary restrictions. The primary …
Read the entry ↗31 October 2023, 15:03Drop Sets
Drop sets are a weight training technique used to extend a set past the point of muscle failure. The basic idea is to perform an exercise until you can no longer complete a fu…
Read the entry ↗31 October 2023, 14:54Creatine Monohydrate
Creatine monohydrate, a naturally occurring compound found in small quantities in certain foods and synthesised within the body, has emerged as a powerhouse in the realm of sp…
Read the entry ↗31 October 2023, 14:30Pyramid Sets
Pyramid sets, also known as "pyramid training" or "ascending/descending sets" are a resistance training technique used to progressively increase or decrease the intensity of a…
Read the entry ↗31 October 2023, 09:59Weight Loss for Petrol Heads
OK, so if you didn't already know... I like my cars, more specifically I like my Jaguar cars. That's actually how I first met Coach Ken. I organised a Jaguar event over at …
Read the entry ↗31 October 2023, 07:52Hyperextension Exercises
Hyperextension exercises are a crucial component of strength training and fitness routines, focusing on the extension of the spine to enhance overall core stability and poster…
Read the entry ↗30 October 2023, 20:42Mexican Carne Con Chilli
Here we are again with another new high protein slow cooker recipe from Scott Baptie Food for Fitness. Just 328 calories, 46g protein, 18g carbs, 8g fat per serving. The ho…
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