Dan Go
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There's a 60 second test that determines how old you are and most people over 40 will fail it. It's called the Old Man Test. 1. Stand barefoot with your shoes and socks in front of you. 2. Lift one foot. 3. Put on a sock, then a shoe, tie it. Foot never touches the ground. 4. Switch sides. Do the same thing. As you age, balance becomes the canary in the coal mine. The good news is you can improve it at any age. - Don't be excessively fat - Build lower body strength using single leg exercises - Walk heel to toe across the kitchen - Stand on one foot while brushing your teeth - Get off the couch without using your hands - Lift weights 3x a week. Try it out and let me know in the comments if you passed or failed.
Dan Go550,584 Aufrufe • vor 8 Tagen
The most underrated core exercise is the side plank. They protect your spine, strengthen your core & improve balance. Level 1 is on your knees. Level 2 is legs off ground. Level 3 is one leg elevated. For a strong core, do these for 30-60 seconds on each side every day.
Dan Go132,842 Aufrufe • vor 4 Tagen
If you sit at a desk for 8 hours, do this before bed: 1. Asian squats x 60 seconds 2. Childs pose lat stretch x 30 seconds/side 3. Couch stretch x 60 seconds/side 4. Hip swivels x 6-8 reps/side These help reverse the stiffness from sitting while calming your nervous system.
Dan Go195,527 Aufrufe • vor 26 Tagen
Dr. Stuart McGill has some great advice on how to improve your pull-ups:
Dan Go1,022,124 Aufrufe • vor 5 Monaten
This stretch should be mandatory for desk workers. It's called the Couch Stretch. When you sit for long periods, you create tight hips and hip flexors. This stretch relieves the tightness, improves posture while preventing lower back pain. Aim for 30-60 seconds per side.
Dan Go622,557 Aufrufe • vor 5 Monaten
These 4 moves solved 95% of my lower back problems. 1) Bird dogs teach your spine to stay stable as your limbs move. 2) McGill crunches teach your abs to brace without spinal flexion. 3) Side planks strengthen the obliques needed for lateral stress. 4) Hip thrusts wake up and strengthen the glutes. Do 10-15 reps every day for 21 days and thank me later.
Dan Go251,420 Aufrufe • vor 2 Monaten
In 2023 I decided to give up alcohol. I started with a month and eventually it turned into a year. Once that year ended I decided to bring it back in moderation. But after my first few drinks I realized the cost wasn't worth the reward. Why did I give it up? John Mayer does a great job here of describing what it feels like to give up alcohol:
Dan Go2,743,552 Aufrufe • vor 2 Jahren
This 4 minute lower back drill will change your life. It's estimated that 80% of people in the western world will experience back problems. The causes of low back pain can be multifactorial but a good number of them are due to having a weak core and a weak set of glutes. Let's fix that. This 4 minute drill was designed to strengthen the core and glutes in a safe way. It involves the McGill Big 3 and the body weight hip thrust. If you suffer from low back pain do these on a daily basis. You might change your life as a result.
Dan Go3,149,448 Aufrufe • vor 2 Jahren
This exercise should be mandatory if you sit at a desk. It's called a Glute Bridge Hold. Here's why you need to do this: Your glutes should be one of the strongest muscles in your body. But due to desk jobs & long periods of sitting they get weaker. This puts more pressure on the lower back to support the body causing low back pain. When you sit for hours on end you put pressure on your glute muscles. This keeps them in a lengthened position & tightens the hip flexors making the glutes less likely to fire properly. A simple set of 12-15 reps before or after sitting down can be enough to "wake up" your glutes so they stay activated. Make sure to focus on your butt muscles squeezing at the top of the movement. Remember that humans were not meant to sit at a desk for 8 hours a day. This exercise will help reverse the effects. You might even feel some relief in your low back as a result of doing it.
Dan Go2,545,405 Aufrufe • vor 2 Jahren
10 exercises for people who sit a lot: 1. The crab reach targets your lats and hips while activating your glutes.
Dan Go1,900,554 Aufrufe • vor 2 Jahren
This exercise should be mandatory for people who sit at desks. It's called the Band dislocate. These help mobilize your rotator cuffs while opening up your chest allowing you to improve your posture. Do this 6-12 reps few times a week. Your shoulders & posture will thank you.
Dan Go330,239 Aufrufe • vor 4 Monaten
This stretch should be mandatory for people who sit at desks: It's called the Couch Stretch and it will change your life. Here's how you do it: 1. Get on all fours and put one foot up on a couch or chair and another 90 degrees in front to support. 2. Bring one arm up and lean back until you feel tension. 3. Hold this stretch and breathe deeply. The further back you lean the harder the stretch gets. The more you go forward the easier it becomes. Go at your own level. When you sit for long periods your legs are stuck at bent angles for up to 8 hours a day. This causes your hip flexors to shorten by limiting their range of motion. This can create pain in the low back and hips while causing you to become weaker. The couch stretch counteracts this by mobilizing your hip flexors back to their natural range of motion. Do this every day for 30-60 seconds and watch your body feel better.
Dan Go218,078 Aufrufe • vor 3 Monaten
This exercise should be mandatory for people who sit at desks that exercise on a regular basis. It's called an Ankle Mob. Due to prolonged sitting & comfy shoes our ankles get tight. This sets off a chain of tightness in our bodies, which limits our performance in our workouts. The ankle mob helps your knee track over your toe, which gives you the mobility needed to squat deeper with less restriction. Before doing this exercise do the wall test to see how tight your ankles are: 1. Face a wall & get into a kneeling position 2. Lunge forward as far as you can while keeping foot in place 3. Measure how close your knee is to the wall Then do this exercise & retest mobility. You might be surprised at what you find. Do this drill for 8-10 reps before any type of lower body workout to unlock a new level of performance. Ps. If you liked this sign up for the High Performance Journal. I send emails every week to 150k+ readers to teach you how to get lean, strong, and energetic in a way that fits your lifestyle.
Dan Go2,037,489 Aufrufe • vor 2 Jahren
One of the most underrated exercises on the planet that no one wants to do are Cossack Squats. They open up tight hips, knees, and ankles while training your adductors in one move. If you can't do this, start by holding hold onto a doorframe, go shallow, elevate your heel or hip as needed, and sink a bit deeper each week.
Dan Go221,641 Aufrufe • vor 4 Monaten
This exercise should be mandatory for people who sit at desks. It's called the Band dislocate. When you sit at a desk for long periods of time your shoulders start rounding forward and your chest caves in. Band dislocates help mobilize your rotator cuffs while stretching out your chest muscles. How to do them: You can use a band, a towel or a broom handle. Resistance band is best. Hold the band in front of your waist. Rotate your arms up & over your head down to your low back. Reverse the process. That is one rep. Do this for 6 to 12 reps. Do this a few times a week and your shoulders and chest will thank you.
Dan Go1,299,024 Aufrufe • vor 2 Jahren
The most underrated exercise on the planet is the Bar Hang. But 99% of people don't even do them. Here are 4 powerful reasons to do bar hangs every day: 1. They improve your posture Don't want to look like a croissant? Bar hangs help strengthen & mobilize your upper body. They also provide a constant stretch on the shoulders, back arms & lats. This helps reverse upper body posture defects that come from sitting for too long. 2. They improve your strength Your weight is supported first by the grip of your hand. A good grip improves your performance across all exercises like the pull-up, rows, deadlifts...pretty much any activity requiring a grip. 3. They build stronger shoulders Bar hangs can improve mobility, and strengthen the shoulders & lats while reducing shoulder pain. They stretch the brachial muscles while strengthening the supraspinatus tendon, which is responsible for shoulder strength & endurance. 4. They may help you live longer Grip strength can be a biomarker for your inner age & determines your mobility & strength as you get older. In some studies, decreased grip strength is associated with accelerated biological age. There are 2 ways to do bar hangs: The first is a passive hang (video) Take an overhand grip. Let shoulders & lats relax. Your body should sink with your shoulders touching your ears. Hang there with feet slightly forward, core braced & let your weight passively stretch your shoulders, lats, & back. The second is an active hang. Start in a passive hang. Retract your shoulder blades down and away from your ears. Stop retracting when your ears reach your elbows. Hold for as long as you can. This puts more emphasis on the muscles in your shoulders and back. If you're a beginner aim for 10 seconds to start. Work your way up to one minute and eventually 2 minutes at a time. As long as you're not sore you can do these daily. If you can't hang from a bar you can step on a box at first to help support your weight. Another way is to attach a resistance band to the bar putting while putting your feet on it. Bar hangs are one of the most underrated exercises on the planet especially if you work at a desk. Add these to your daily workouts and experience the benefits.
Dan Go1,340,544 Aufrufe • vor 2 Jahren
If you want to create a healthy low back, do this: Bird dogs help spinal stability. McGill crunches improves core stability. Side planks strengthens the obliques and hips. Hip thrusts strengthen your glutes. Pair these with walking and your low back will thank you.
Dan Go208,453 Aufrufe • vor 4 Monaten
This 5 minute lower back drill will change your life: 1. Bridge holds activate your glutes. 2. McGill crunch activates your core. 3. Cat cows keep your spine mobile. 4. Side plank holds activate your glutes & obliques. 5. Bird dogs activate your core & glutes while promoting cross body awareness. When you do each core exercise make sure to "brace" your abs by pushing them out as if Mike Tyson were to punch them. When you do an exercise involving your glute make sure to squeeze the glute as if you're trying to crush a quarter in between your butt cheeks. Do 6 reps of each exercise daily. Your lower back will thank you.
Dan Go1,054,631 Aufrufe • vor 2 Jahren
This exercise should be mandatory for people who sit desks: It's called a Thoracic Extension. Thoracic extension improves your posture, boosts spinal mobility, and keeps back pain in check. It basically undoes the damage from slouching through life like a desk jockey. Aim for 8 to 12 reps daily and your body will be thanking you.
Dan Go738,294 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr