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What Does Functional Mean in The Fitness Industry and Why It Should Be Avoided

Functional is one of the most disputed words in the fitness industry. It is important to understand what functional means in the fitness industry and how to make the best decisions for yourself in terms of which training style you chose. In this article I offer my opinion on what functional means and why it is a term that should be avoided.

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Is Stronglifts 5x5 for Beginners? Why Strong Lifts 5x5 Isn’t For Everyone

Choosing which training programme to start with when you are a beginner is very challenging. In this article I aim to provide valuable informations for beginners considering starting the Stronglifts 5x5 programme.

4 min read

Try These 7 Eccentric Back Exercises for Strength and Hypertrophy

Adding eccentric back exercises into your training programme can be very effective for numerous reasons. The main two reasons being improving pull up strength and creating muscle mass. In this article I will provide you the reasons for which you should add these exercises into your programme, common mistakes when performing then and finally other consideration you may want to take into account.

6 min read

The 12 Best Kettlebell Shoulder Exercises For Your Kettlebell Workout

Kettlebell shoulder exercises are an extremely effective tool to use for multiple different training goals, from injury mitigation to muscle gain. Each kettlebell shoulder exercise here can be used in your workout routine to tremendous effect.

6 min read

Which Is More Effective: Bulgarian Split Squat vs Reverse Lunge

Exercise selection can be a difficult topic for those who are just getting to grips with writing their own training programmes. In this article I aim to provide valuable information on both the differences and similarities of the reverse lunge and the Bulgarian split squat (rear foot elevated squat in lunge).

6 min read

The Guide To Bulgarian Split Squat Progression

The Bulgarian split squat is one of the most challenging variations available in the weight room. In this article I will explain how to move from a beginner to being able to perform advanced Bulgarian split squat variations.

7 min read

The 5 Key Benefits of Tempo Squats

Tempo squats involve using different speeds of movement throughout different portions of the squat. These style of squats have a wide variety of benefits and use cases. In this article I will define tempo and show you how and why to use it in the squat movement pattern.

5 min read

The 8 Unilateral Core Exercises You Need To Build A Strong Core

These unilateral exercises will be a great addition to your current workout routine. Each exercise can easily be implemented into your core and abdominal work and you can even try out the unilateral core workout in the article.

4 min read

The 7 Dumbbell Floor Exercises For Your Home Workouts

The dumbbell is one of the most effective tools for creating workouts at home or in the gym. But if you don’t have access to a bench you might find it hard to come up with exercise variations. Without a bench you’ll need to use the floor to perform a variety of movement patterns. Here are 7 exercises you can add to your training if you need to use the floor instead of a bench for your home workouts.

5 min read

Is 5 x 5 Good For Hypertrophy?

The 5 x 5 training programme is not optimal for hypertrophy. In this article I will outline why this is the case and why 5 x 5 should be used for strength training instead.

6 min read

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