Most people grasp the main technique points of squatting rather quickly. That is, they initiate a squat by reaching their hips back slightly, “spread the floor apart” on the way down, and “drive the ground away” to stand back up; there are other technique points of course, but those are the big ones. Sometimes though,...Read More

When someone says the word “deadlift” to you, what do you picture? Think about it for a second. Maybe this? While the above picture is indeed a deadlift, it’s not the only variation. That image is also what people think of when they hear the myth that deadlifts are bad for your back. It’s a...Read More

Is your morning anything like this? The sun is still down when you wake to the hum of your alarm. You get up, wash your face, go to the bathroom, maybe write down three things you’re grateful for, and eat breakfast. Floating in your head this whole time though, are all of the things you...Read More

Regardless of whether you’ve squatted with a barbell thousands of times, or haven’t done it a single time, this blog will give you some helpful tips for squatting with a barbell. Squatting with a barbell may seem intimidating to learn if you have no experience, but it doesn’t have to be. While there are things...Read More

Knowing what steps to take to drop body fat and feel amazing can be overwhelming. Should you be lifting weights? Doing cardio? How much of each?  How often?  What if time is really limited? Well, it sounds like this week’s video is about to come to the rescue!Read More

The deadlift is sometimes claimed to be one of the simpler barbell lifts, because It’s just “picking something up off the ground.” But, in a way, this does a disservice to the complexity and skill component of the lift. One of the biggest mistakes people make when learning to deadlift with a barbell is… learning...Read More

Last week we introduced why the common approach to fat loss doesn’t work and many of you reached out, or talked to one of the coaches, essentially saying that the story of Sarah really hit home and you wanted to know what to do instead. Well, you’re in luck because that’s what these next six...Read More

Over the last few weeks, the topic of fat loss just keeps coming up in conversations with both members and prospective members alike. I’ve been hearing things like, “I’m doing all the right things”, or, “I’m following all of the rules”, … and then something along the lines of, “but it’s just not working.” And...Read More

The bench press is one of the most popular exercises around. It’s hard to walk into a commercial gym without being asked the famous question, “How much ya bench?” This popularity isn’t without good reason because, assuming it’s a good fit for the person who does it, it can be a great exercise. Although it...Read More

Is jogging on a treadmill for 5-10 minutes enough for a warm-up? I mean, you’re physically getting warm and stuff, but is that good enough? Unfortunately, it’s not. Although literally making our bodies warm is part of a quality warm-up, it’s only one part. A good warm-up prepares us to handle the workout we’re about...Read More