For many of us, our first attempt at pull-ups was in front of a clipboard-wielding gym teacher. Maybe you got a few shaky reps. Maybe you strained and slipped off the bar after just a few seconds. Maybe you were left discouraged and quietly accepted that you were “bad” at pull-ups… Now years later, you …
Category Archives: Bodyweight Training
How To: Hanging Leg Raise (Beginner to Advanced Progressions)
When it comes to abs, bodybuilders and strength athletes agree… The hanging leg raise is the king of core work. A strong core is foundational to a strong body. The strength you develop through hanging leg raises will improve your performance across all sorts of lifts – from bodyweight calisthenics like pull-ups and push-ups to …
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The Ultimate Single-Leg Deadlift Guide
The deadlift and all its variations develop strength in the posterior chain (glutes, hamstrings, back, and lats), and when performed on one leg, we stack up new levels of balance and athleticism without the need for complex agility drills. Keep reading to learn how to single-leg deadlift with proper form and some of my favorite …
How To Gain Muscle With Bodyweight Exercise
Despite what you may have heard You CAN Build Muscle Without Lifting Weights! Bodyweight exercises are often dismissed as “too easy” by hardcore training types and only effective for “endurance.” This attitude is one of association – we see high-rep bodyweight workouts in boot camp classes and think that’s all they’re good for. But by respecting …
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