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Your core doesn’t need more crunches. It needs more control. Adding instability can make an exercise more demanding—but it doesn’t automatically mean your “deep core” is working harder or that the workout is better. The bigger takeaway: slow reps, controlled breathing, and resisting unwanted movement are what make core... show more

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Friedrich6 days ago

looks like the pelvis stays pretty much stable troughout all variations. interesting how these really specific targeted muscle have identified.. But you'll get hip flexors of stell for sure!

Lenin6 days ago

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Full range strict pressing I see less and less of. More people should try it. Good for your shoulder health. And for “Powerbuilding” it’s a perfect movement . Combo of functional strength and decent hypertrophy movement. Did them yesterday for first time in about a year (?). Kind of a shit show due to time away, diet, and getting sick but felt okay. Strict press 3 x 7-10 (descending sets) Cable side Delt 3 x 8-12 Cable rear Delt 3 x 8-15 Legend Shrugs 3 x 6-10

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351,097 views • 2 years ago

As I told you guys the other day: If you do 3 sets of an exercise and it goes in your log book as 10, 10, 10 or 8, 8, 8 or 12, 12, 12… That is a MASSIVE RED FLAG In almost every instance in which this occurs, the individual is NOT training anywhere NEAR as hard as they SHOULD

As I told you guys the other day: If you do 3 sets of an exercise and it goes in your log book as 10, 10, 10 or 8, 8, 8 or 12, 12, 12… That is a MASSIVE RED FLAG In almost every instance in which this occurs, the individual is NOT training anywhere NEAR as hard as they SHOULD

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If you want to actually train your Chest as efficiently/effectively as possible instead of WASTING YOUR TIME…. I’d recommend doing something like this each week: Upper A - Incline (Clavicular Pecs) Machine Press x 2-3 Sets - Pec Fly Machine x 2-3 Sets Upper B (Performed 3-4 days after Upper A) - Flat/Seated (Sternal Pecs) Machine Press x 2-3 Sets - Seated Low to High Cable Flys x 2-3 Sets This will result in you doing somewhere between 8-12 sets of direct Chest work per week Low likelihood you need any more volume than that to improve your Chest mightily if following the notes below: 1) The ideal rep range to be using when performing the exercises mentioned is the 5ish to 10ish rep range — Choose a weight you can do for 5, 6, 7 reps @ 0-2 RIR…once you can do that weight for 8, 9, 10ish reps, increase the load by 5ish pounds 2) You should perform all reps of all the listed exercises with a controlled (but not overly slow) eccentric and an explosive (but still controlled) concentric 3) You should perform these exercises very early in your workout to ensure they are as efficient/effective as possible — If you perform them later on, you will not get as robust a growth stimulus from the sets because of the outstanding fatigue that will be present from the earlier sets/exercises in your workout Additional notes: - You may sub any of these exercises for comparable exercises due to preferences and/or equipment availability — Ex: Flat/Seated Machine Press subbed for Flat Smith Machine Bench Press or Flat Barbell Bench Press - I probably forgot something that I should’ve mentioned…if I think of it I’ll drop it in the post below

If you want to actually train your Chest as efficiently/effectively as possible instead of WASTING YOUR TIME…. I’d recommend doing something like this each week: Upper A - Incline (Clavicular Pecs) Machine Press x 2-3 Sets - Pec Fly Machine x 2-3 Sets Upper B (Performed 3-4 days after Upper A) - Flat/Seated (Sternal Pecs) Machine Press x 2-3 Sets - Seated Low to High Cable Flys x 2-3 Sets This will result in you doing somewhere between 8-12 sets of direct Chest work per week Low likelihood you need any more volume than that to improve your Chest mightily if following the notes below: 1) The ideal rep range to be using when performing the exercises mentioned is the 5ish to 10ish rep range — Choose a weight you can do for 5, 6, 7 reps @ 0-2 RIR…once you can do that weight for 8, 9, 10ish reps, increase the load by 5ish pounds 2) You should perform all reps of all the listed exercises with a controlled (but not overly slow) eccentric and an explosive (but still controlled) concentric 3) You should perform these exercises very early in your workout to ensure they are as efficient/effective as possible — If you perform them later on, you will not get as robust a growth stimulus from the sets because of the outstanding fatigue that will be present from the earlier sets/exercises in your workout Additional notes: - You may sub any of these exercises for comparable exercises due to preferences and/or equipment availability — Ex: Flat/Seated Machine Press subbed for Flat Smith Machine Bench Press or Flat Barbell Bench Press - I probably forgot something that I should’ve mentioned…if I think of it I’ll drop it in the post below

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Stop training your core like your spine is disposable. Crunches and sit-ups get all the attention, but they repeatedly flex the lumbar spine under load — not ideal if your back is sensitive. Side planks are different. They train your core to do what it’s actually built to do: 1. resist unwanted movement 2. stabilize your spine 3. support your pelvis 4. strengthen your obliques and quadratus lumborum 5. activate your glute medius 6. improve balance and postural control And they do all of this with minimal spinal flexion. That makes them a more spine-sparing option for many people compared with traditional crunches. The best part? You can scale them easily. 1. Start with knees bent. 2. Hold for 10–20 seconds. 3. Keep your ribs stacked over your pelvis. 4. Breathe. 5. Progress only when you can hold clean form. Your core is not just for looking strong. It’s for keeping your spine, hips, and pelvis working together. CTA: Try 2–3 short side plank holds per side today and notice which side feels weaker.

Stop training your core like your spine is disposable. Crunches and sit-ups get all the attention, but they repeatedly flex the lumbar spine under load — not ideal if your back is sensitive. Side planks are different. They train your core to do what it’s actually built to do: 1. resist unwanted movement 2. stabilize your spine 3. support your pelvis 4. strengthen your obliques and quadratus lumborum 5. activate your glute medius 6. improve balance and postural control And they do all of this with minimal spinal flexion. That makes them a more spine-sparing option for many people compared with traditional crunches. The best part? You can scale them easily. 1. Start with knees bent. 2. Hold for 10–20 seconds. 3. Keep your ribs stacked over your pelvis. 4. Breathe. 5. Progress only when you can hold clean form. Your core is not just for looking strong. It’s for keeping your spine, hips, and pelvis working together. CTA: Try 2–3 short side plank holds per side today and notice which side feels weaker.

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People today walk around with the stiffest hips, and the implications are disastrous. You set yourself up for chronic pain and bad posture for the rest of your life. Take control now before it's too late. These 10 stretches will free your hips from their misery: The best time to do these stretches is before bed, as you unload all the tension accumulated throughout the day and achieve a deeper sleep. 1 - Half Frog Stretch (0:06) 3 x 30-60s/side This one is excellent for your inner thighs and hip flexors. You also stretch your abdominals. 2 - Seated Crossed Leg Reach Forward Stretch (0:14) 3 x 30-60s This stretch also hits the lats that sit right above your hips. Some of you may be unable to reach forward with your legs crossed. The first milestone is to touch the floor with your hands and then slide them forward. 3 - Seated Pigeon Stretch (0:23) 3 x 30-60s/leg Today, one of my clients felt a massive pull just by crossing his leg and pushing down. Forget leaning forward! The goal is to bring your chest down to your leg while keeping your back straight. Push your hips back toward the wall behind you to lower your torso. 4 - Seated Glute Strech (0:32) 3 x 30-60s/leg The difference between this stretch and the Seated Pigeon is that you curl your upper back to lower your head to your leg. 5 - Lying Glute Stretch (0:43) 3 x 30-60s/leg Lying on your back with one leg crossed. Pull the other leg toward your chest and hold. 6 - Pigeon Stretch (0:52) 3 x 30-60s/leg This stretch never fails to open my clients' hips, though many will feel enough of a pull by simply crossing one leg. The goal is to reach forward and lower your torso parallel to the floor. 7 - Glute Bridge with External Rotation (1:00) 3 x 10-12/leg This one is great because you strengthen one leg and stretch the other. Due to a lack of strength or mobility, you might have to rotate with a bent leg before moving onto a straightened one. 8 - Frog Stretch (1:05) 3 x 30-60s The frog stretch is amazing for your inner thigh muscles. Start kneeling with your elbows on the floor and your feet pointing outward. Slide backward and hold. 9 - Crossed-Leg Glute Bridge (1:14) 3 x 30-60s/leg Here is another Glute Bridge variation where you strengthen one leg and stretch the other. You feel the hip opening up at the top, so hold it there and rotate your knee away from your body to increase the pull. 10 - V Stretch (1:23) 3 x 30-60s You can do this stretch with your legs up in the air or against a wall. // Start taking care of your hips now before they turn into stone. Reversing the stiffness becomes much more painful and takes much longer if you let it fester over the years. You'll feel much more relaxed and move smoother once you eliminate all the excess pressure.

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413,427 views • 2 years ago

Strong Glutes stabilize our lower backs and make us more powerful. Your long sitting hours deprive them of energy, making you vulnerable to chronic pain and instability. Training them is a must in this day and age. This Glute-boosting routine unleashes their potential: The strategic pauses during the exercises are magic for the growth and strengthening of your body's most powerful muscles. You'll get the best results if you use weights. Day 1: Squats [3 or 4 sets of 10 to 12 with a 3s pause at the bottom of each rep] Go as low as your body allows Unilateral Hip Bridge, Foot Elevated [3 or 4 sets of 10 to 12 with a 3s pause at the top of each rep] *Do these flat if you lack the strength to elevate your foot.* Cossack Squats [ [3 or 4 sets of 10 to 12 with a 3s pause at the bottom of each rep] Day 2 (48-72 hours later) Drop Reverse Lunges [ 3 or 4 sets of 10 to 12 reps/leg with a 3s pause at the bottom of each rep] Unilateral Hip Thrusts [ 3 or 4 sets of 10 to 12 reps/leg with a 3s pause at the top of each rep] Side Lunges [ 3 or 4 sets of 10 to 12 reps/leg] Enjoy the power and postural benefits of stronger glutes. You won't regret putting in the effort. Enjoy!

Strong Glutes stabilize our lower backs and make us more powerful. Your long sitting hours deprive them of energy, making you vulnerable to chronic pain and instability. Training them is a must in this day and age. This Glute-boosting routine unleashes their potential: The strategic pauses during the exercises are magic for the growth and strengthening of your body's most powerful muscles. You'll get the best results if you use weights. Day 1: Squats [3 or 4 sets of 10 to 12 with a 3s pause at the bottom of each rep] Go as low as your body allows Unilateral Hip Bridge, Foot Elevated [3 or 4 sets of 10 to 12 with a 3s pause at the top of each rep] Do these flat if you lack the strength to elevate your foot. Cossack Squats [ [3 or 4 sets of 10 to 12 with a 3s pause at the bottom of each rep] Day 2 (48-72 hours later) Drop Reverse Lunges [ 3 or 4 sets of 10 to 12 reps/leg with a 3s pause at the bottom of each rep] Unilateral Hip Thrusts [ 3 or 4 sets of 10 to 12 reps/leg with a 3s pause at the top of each rep] Side Lunges [ 3 or 4 sets of 10 to 12 reps/leg] Enjoy the power and postural benefits of stronger glutes. You won't regret putting in the effort. Enjoy!

Alex Bernier

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