The strict military press is pound-for-pound the hardest of the basic lifts to perform: A weight (kettlebell, barbell, household pet) is held motionless at the shoulders, then pressed vertically into a full arm lockout with minimal leaning or movement from the rest of the body. Overhead pressing is a challenge to any lifter’s shoulder mobility …
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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 …
The Get Zacked series is a collection of my favorite bodybuilding-inspired tips and techniques to build muscle, get an epic pump, and increase the almighty mind-muscle connection. Today’s exercise is gonna burn. We’re hitting the hamstrings and quads hard with a simple time-based combo. Broadly speaking, lower body exercises can be categorized as either Squat …
A not-so-short list of at-home workout equipment I use personally and recommend to clients. I’ve included some context on the benefits of each piece so you can make an informed buying decision.
“You’re looking Zacked. It’s like jacked, but better.” — Matthew Sprinkle Welcome to the first installment of Get Zacked, a celebration of broing out and all things flex. In this series, you’ll learn my favorite bodybuilding-inspired tips and techniques to build muscle, get an epic pump, and increase the almighty mind-muscle connection. Today we’re spicing …
