It's important to perform both Push exercises (push-ups, strict and push press, bench press, thrusters, etc) as well as Pull exercises (pull-ups, bent over row, high pulls, reverse db fly, etc). When you do a lot more of one type of exercise than the other, the body gets disproportionate and muscle imbalances develop. This is why … Continue reading Push & Pull
Tag: Push-Ups
A push-up (or press-up) is a common calisthenics exercise performed in a prone position by raising and lowering the body using the arms.
The Importance of Technique
Anyone who has worked with me in a small group situation or 1-on-1 knows that I am a tad anal when it comes to technique. Some might say I am a "technique nazi". I hold this title near and dear to me. Too many times I see trainers letting people get away with well below … Continue reading The Importance of Technique
Partner workout
No equipment necessary, here is an example of a quick workout you can do with a willing partner. Do 3-5 rounds with a consistent number of reps. Get to it! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrSRfkd9k5o
Wall Ball Sandwich
20 minute AMRAP (As Many Rounds As Possible): 10 wall balls 20 push ups 30 squats 40 sit ups 30 double unders (jump rope) 20 pull ups 10 wall balls
Body Weight Bonanza
No equipment necessary. Do each exercise for 4 sets of 30 seconds on/30 seconds rest. The goal is to count your reps and try to get one more rep each set. 1) Jumping lunges (4x30"/30") - rest 90 seconds 2) Push ups (same) -rest 90 seconds 3) Air squats (same) (for advanced:30 second rest= holding … Continue reading Body Weight Bonanza
Saturday with a twist
10-1 ladder:Push ups Pull ups (10 push ups, 10 pull ups, 9 push ups, 9 pull ups,,,,,etc) 1-10 ladder: Jump squats Burpees 1 min. continuous walking plank (low plank (elbows) to high plank (hands) continuously)
WOD
Movement Mondays 21-15-9 Burpees Push-Ups Air Squats Sit Ups Enjoy!