In the most recent podcast (episode #86) on bodyweight training I spoke about how we need to be “technicians” in our training.
I spoke about my background and why I believe we need to be more technical in our exercise approach.
But, let me clarify things because I don’t want this point to be misunderstood.
Bodyweight training is the topic of this week's podcast.
In this week's episode, I'll share my 10 favorite bodyweight exercises.
You might be surprised by what made the list, but I consider these the "fundamentals" in bodyweight exercise.
Here's what you'll hear about this week:
What do you do on your rest and recovery day?
Is an "OFF" day from your training a day when you don't do anything at all?
A recovery day can be a day to take advantage of some other activities that won't impair your training and may even help you to recover faster.
Today, I'm pretty sore.
Learn 5 specific ways to maximize your kettlebell press strength in this week's podcast.
The 1/2 bodyweight kettlebell press is powerful demonstration of brute strength.
Since I've had so many questions about how to get stronger with the press, I wanted to take some time and discuss specific programs and methods that have worked for me that will get you stronger.
There are many ways to increase press strength, but these are the 5 things that have been most successful to consistently conquer the 1/2 bodyweight kettlebell press.
The Turkish get up is an amazing and powerful exercise that's evolved quite a bit over the years.
I mean, who wouldn't benefit from this exercise?
It's a "one stop shop" for a lot of things.
In the most simple terms, the Turkish get up (TGU) is getting up from the ground and then going back down, ideally under a heavy load.
Of course, there's A LOT more to it than just getting up and going back down, but there's been a big evolution of this exercise.
And, it's critical to get the movement down before adding any type of external load or weight.
Notable benefits of the TGU are:
Zach Even-Esh is the author of the NEW book, "The Encyclopedia of Underground Strength and Conditioning."
Zach is well known in the fitness industry as he's the Founder of the Underground Strength Gym, Creator of the Underground Strength Coach certification, and he's passionate and authentic in his approach to strength and conditioning.
You'll learn all about his great new book and the "Underground" approach to strength training in this "no fluff" interview session.
How important is strength?
Strength definitely makes everything else better, but strength isn't the only thing we need.
First, it's important to remember that quality of movement precedes strength (Point 1 - Be Mobile, see below)
We need to move well, then move strong.
Dr. Brad Schoenfeld is the featured guest and muscle building is our topic this week on the podcast.
Brad is known as "the hypertrophy specialist" and is renowned for his knowledge in the area of muscle building.
What's interesting about Brad is his unique combination of scientific knowledge and practical application of hypertrophy training.
This is an in-depth interview on the latest science in muscle building and you're guaranteed to learn the "real science," not the "bro-science."