So I have been missing my training. Not skipping it through weak willed laziness you understand. But actually “missing” not doing any. That’s because last week has been purposefully dedicated to not lifting any weights, and not exercising formally at all. It was week 11 of my current round of [...] Read more »
If You Only Had 5 Minutes A Week To Work Out You Could Still Look Great
Say you are so busy that you simply have zero time to spend on your body. Well, I don’t believe you, so there! Honestly, everyone can spare a few minutes a week to focus on themselves. In fact it is very important that you do so. We all need to [...] Read more »
Supersets: Add a Little Excitement to Your Workout
This is a personal plea; don’t allow your exercise routine to get boring. Don’t get me wrong, I love my workout regime. Twice weekly resistance training has seen my mind and body come a long way. This girl, that thought even a single push-up an impossible task, now enjoys the [...] Read more »
How to Get Stronger: The Best Way for Men and Women to Build Strength
It is all very well getting a slim physique. It is a part of our Lean Ape Living guide. But just as important, and I would say even more so, is to build a degree of muscle whilst you slim down. And this means getting stronger. Once you strip down [...] Read more »
Barbell Squat Technique
The barbell squat is an extremely effective lower body workout. Your quads will work the hardest, but your hamstrings, glutes and back will all be playing a very active role. It’s certainly one of the best ways to get a bigger butt. One that is firm and muscular, not overweight!!! [...] Read more »
Stiff Legged Deadlift: How To Do Them With Correct Form
The stiff legged deadlift is often over-looked. It’s true that most of us won’t need this particular movement during the initial months (or even years) of strength training. However, once you are lifting serious weight with your leg exercises, it can be a great addition to your routine. It’s also [...] Read more »
Overhead Shoulder Press “How To” Video Guide
A simple exercise that works the whole shoulder and engages all those important “six pack muscles” for stabilization too. Have a look at the barbell overhead shoulder press video guide to see how it’s done… How to Perform the Barbell Shoulder Press To perform the overhead press safely, start with [...] Read more »
Chin Ups: How To Do Them and How To Get Strong Enough To Master Them
The chin-up, also know as the reverse grip pull-up, or underhand grip pull-up, is one of the best upper body exercises there is, the dip being our other top recommendation. And it is a sad state of affairs when men cannot even do one of them. And although not as [...] Read more »
What Is The Best Exercise To Lose Weight? It’s Simpler Than You Think
Time and time again I come across some mad program online that guarantees weightloss if you follow their crazy routine for x amount of weeks. We have all seen it: Lose 37lbs in just 6 weeks etc. etc. yeah right! And when you stop? You know, after you have totally [...] Read more »