Consistency Being consistent means something different to a lot of people. To me, consistency isn’t about ALWAYS doing something or having the perfect diet. Instead, I think it means to stick to your plan. For example, if your goal is to consume under 2000 calories per day, then consistently meeting your goal over a long […]
I like to perform the flat bench press with dumbbells because of the control I have over the movement. I still do bench press with a straight bar as well, but prefer the dumbbell press. You want to stick to a nice slow movement down to keep control. Use a light weight you are comfortable […]
Day 20! Only 4 Days left of the AdvoCare 24 Day Challenge. The message I want to give today is consistency. Sometimes you will have good days, and some days you will gain weight when you think you did awesome the day before. Don’t worry about the scale!! The key to success on any diet […]
This is another basic movement, but I want to sure I cover all the core lifts. I like to mix in machines with free weights. Some machines, like the machine curls allow you to isolate the bicep at a certain angle. I always find better results mixing up the routine, and hitting different angles. See […]
This seems like a simple movement – How to perform machine calf extensions…. However I see people doing it wrong all the time. This is not a quad exercise, this is a calf exercise. Once you extend your legs out till there is only a slight bend in your knees, you should not move your […]
Leg extensions have a bad reputation, but that comes from utilizing the movement wrong. Instead of going heavy, try doing one leg at a time for high reps. The is a great way to warm up your quads and knees before going heavier with squats for example. Take a look at the below video on […]
See the video below on how to perform incline dumbbell bench press. As always, check your ego at the door and use a weight you can control. Make good controlled movements and increase weight so the resistance allows you to perform 8 – 15 controlled reps. Incline dumbbell bench press video:
Seated hammer curls are one of many bicep variations. See the below video on how to perform seated dumbbell hammer curls.