Resources discussing strength, health & well-being.

Which Is More Effective: Squats vs Lunges

Understanding the nuances of the differences between squats and lunges is important for practitioners and coaches a like. In this article I aim to outline how these two types of exercises are both similar and very different at the same time. These are both some of the best exercises we have available to use in resistance training, so neither is better than the other, they do however have different use cases.

8 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

Which Is More Effective: Pistol Squat vs Bulgarian Split Squat

Sometimes when we are selecting exercises to use in our training plans it can be difficult to see what the difference between certain exercises is. When we cannot accurately see the similarities and differences it becomes hard to make informed decisions about exercise selection. In this article I hope to provide you with the knowledge required to make informed decisions for your exercise selection between the pistol squat and Bulgarian split squat.

7 min read

Is The Bulgarian Split Squat For Beginners?

The Bulgarian split squat is both an extremely effective and popular lunge variations at this point in time. Many individuals with little to no resistance training experience will likely have seen this exercise being performed in videos on social media and be curious how to implement it into their training regime or even create a training regime around the exercise. In this article I will discuss both why beginners shouldn’t be performing the Bulgarian split squat but also provide a road map of how a beginner can work towards this exercise in a logical manner.

7 min read

Why You Should Be Performing The Weighted Pull Up

This article is written for those individuals who can already perform over 10 pull ups with perfect form and are looking to move towards performing weighted pull ups. I will discuss the benefits of weighted pull ups and also discuss how you can implement them into a more broader pull up programme.

4 min read

5 Different Pull Up Variations to Break Through Plateaus

Using the same exercise variations over and over again can get very tiresome. This is why always looking for new exercises that can mix up your training routine and help you to continue to make progress is very beneficial. If you are looking for different pull up variations to make your training slightly funner through adding variation or just looking for a way to improve performance then this article will be beneficial for you.

4 min read

The Ultimate Pull Up Training Programme

Moving from intermediate to advanced in the pull up is a very challenging training endeavour that takes a lot of time and consistency of pursuit. It also requires a logical and well thought out training plan to ensure you are moving in the right direction. In this article I aim to provide you with a blueprint of a training plan that you can use consistently over time along with examples of weekly design and exercise selection.

6 min read

How To Get Your First Pull Up: Pull Up Progression and Exercise Selection

Pull ups are one of the most challenging exercises in the gym, not because they are technically challenging but because they require a decent level of strength to be able to perform even one repetition. This means that there can be a long period of time where you are progressing towards a pull up without working with exercises that feel like pull ups.

9 min read

Training Plan: Archer Pull Up Progression

Archer pull ups are a very advanced pull up variation, making them an excellent strength goal. In order to set this as an achievable goal you should be able to perform at least 5 strict pull ups with excellent form. Depending on the speed of your progression, it could be a 3 to 12 month process, so develop a full plan and stick too it consistently.

4 min read

5 Reasons Why Senior Citizens Should Perform Balance Exercises

Balance training is often said to be beneficial for elderly individuals, but why? When motivating ourselves to perform an intervention it can be extremely beneficial to know precisely why we are performing the intervention. In terms of balance training, there are specific reasons why it might help elderly individuals live longer, with higher quality lives, which is very motivating. Let’s look look at the 5 reasons why elderly individuals should use balance training.

4 min read

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