Many thin or skinny guys/girls start out in the gym in the hopes of gaining some size and achieving that ideal physique. Sound like you? Though, you train and train but you only see slight differences. You seem to get more ripped but the size that you need just doesn’t seem to happen. I too […]
Are you one of those people who goes to the gym just to do some cardio? Doesn’t it get boring doing the same old thing on the treadmill, or stationery bike? If you enjoy it, that’s perfectly fine, but I know sometimes it can become quite boring and monotonous. If you feel the same way […]
If you haven’t started on a fitness routine yet, it’s not too late to start. One reason you may not be excited about exercising, is that you find exercise boring, or you become bored of the same old stuff. It happens to all of us. Or, perhaps, you enjoyed exercising in winter but just can’t get into […]
When it comes to big compound lifts like deadlifts and squats, many people think they know the correct technique and posture for them, but in most cases they are a bit off. The most common problem is slouching your back over (like the guy on the left in the illustration below). People new to deadlifting […]
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! [youtube_sc url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpPJMUfNfDM front lever”]
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 […]
