Resources discussing strength, health & well-being.

Q&A: Does Bench Press Work Biceps

The bench press does not work the biceps. In this article I aim to outline which muscles the bench press does work and provide you with 7 exercises which do work the biceps. I will also explain which movement patterns work the biceps to allow you to find hundreds of exercises which work the biceps.

4 min read

Q&A: Can I Perform Zone 2 Training With An Assault Bike

The assault bike can be a great tool to do your zone 2 training with, that being said, you need to be wary that you can maintain a low heart rate on this very challenging machine. In this article I will discuss the positives and negatives of using the assault bike for zone 2 training.

2 min read

Which is More Effective: Landmine Deadlift vs Regular Deadlift

The landmine has seen a huge rise in popularity over the last few years, this is great as it truly is a very effective piece of equipment. However there is a huge difference between the landmine variations of traditional strength movement and the traditional movements themselves (squats, deadlifts) that both coaches and practitioners should be away of when writing their training programmes. In this article I will outline both the similarities and differences between the landmine deadlift and the conventional deadlift.

5 min read

Why and How You Should Be Using The Tempo Bench Press

Tempo training can be a fun and novel way to effectively progress your bench press. In this article I will outline what we mean when we discuss tempo, why it is effective for the bench press and how to implement it into your training.

5 min read

Try These 5 CrossFit Assault Bike Workouts

CrossFit workouts with the assault bike can be a great way to get in a short sharp workout, especially if you are traveling and are just looking for a way to get a bit of a sweat on and then get back on with your day. These workouts are written for Crossfiters who know have to perform all the movement patterns within CrossFit with proficiency. Enjoy!

2 min read

Try These 5 Go To Assault Bike HIIT Workouts

The assault bike is one of my go to machines for helping both clients and myself improve VO2 max using HIIT workouts. These intervals are tough, there is no shying away from that, so make sure you bring plenty of intensity in order to reap the rewards in terms of adaptation.

6 min read

Which is More Effective: Assault Bike vs Rower

The assault bike and the rower are both some of the most effective cardiovascular machines available to us in the gym. They are excellent at cardiovascular development whether it be for high intensity interval training or low intensity training. However there are some slight nuances between the two that should be discussed when choosing which one to use in your training or making a purchasing decision.

4 min read

Q&A: How Many Sets of Bench Press to Build Muscle

The bench press is one of the most popular lifts performed in the gym. That being said, many people are still unsure how to progress their bench press over time. In this article I will provide a simple answer to your question regarding sets per session, but also provide the rational and literature to back it up.

4 min read

Q&A: Can You Bench Press Everyday?

Ideally, no. You shouldn’t be performing exercises on a daily basis as it is not the most optimal way to approach resistance training.

2 min read

5 Benefits of Performing HIIT With An Assault Bike

The assault bike has a notorious reputation for how challenging it is. Aside for being one of the most challenging erg machines in the gym, I will walk you through 5 other benefits that can come from performing HIIT with an assault bike.

5 min read
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