Sometimes we get so used to doing the same things and the same exercises over and over we forget that there are many different and more exciting ways to do things. It also becomes so common to do the ‘main’ exercises since they are publicised so often, such as squats and deadlifts. There is nothing […]
With winter around the corner and the weather getting colder and colder, it can make you want to just stay indoors and under the warm blankets, and avoid venturing outdoors to workout. Very few people are actually aware that they can still have a great workout at home with minimal equipment. Here are 5 tips […]
For those who don’t know what Ramadan is, its a time for spiritual reflection and it is the most sacred month for Muslims. With the holy month of Ramadan upon us, I would like to provide a strategy optimised for maximum muscle retention and prevention of weight gain with minimum intrusion to the spiritual aspect […]
When I got into calisthenics, I never really had anyone to teach more or guide me. I learnt solely from youtube videos but not really from tutorials (nowadays there are many many tutorials for all different exercises). I would just see a guy doing the move, doing a handstand or front lever and then just […]
Bcntraining gives a great in depth tutorial for building up to the front lever. All progressions are covered and a detailed explanation of each is given. If you are struggling with the front lever or are aiming to achieve this hold, you need to watch this video!
I often find myself thinking about the different types of techniques one implements as an advanced trainer. Supersets, tri-sets, giant sets, and many others provide tools that you can implement in your current workout regime. The one that I was most fascinated about was the pre-exhaustion method. The pre-exhaustion method is a common method often used […]
Many people want to compete but are so unsure how to do it or where to start, and what to do along the way. The day of competing can also be quite overwhelming, more so if you go at it alone, so I thought I would just detail what I did in regards to training […]
What are your top 3 tips when training your legs? Superset! Keep the heart rate up, do some cardio/HIIT in between sets. Train heavy! What are your 4 favourite leg exercises? Leg press Stiff Legged Deadlift Barbell squats Sumo Deadlifts In your opinion, which is the most common leg exercise that people do incorrectly? And […]
The Fit Five is a new series on Fitnish.com where 5 simple and easy tips are given to help you with a specific topic, exercise or goal that you are trying to achieve. It will give a concise and quick guide to getting the right information that you may require and may not have thought about […]
Biceps: What are your 3 best go to biceps exercises? Preacher curls Standing straight bar curls Seated dumbbell curls In that order. What are your top 3 tips when training your biceps? Focus on the burn. Slow reps. Squeeze at the top(end of each rep). What are some common mistakes people make when training their […]
