If you have read any of my training plans then you will know that I’m a big fan of lunges. I find them to be one of the most bang for the buck movements you can do to both strengthen your legs, while building incredible endurance. But one of the first questions I get from…
As a runner it’s important to understand how the body works. Running with proper form will not only make you faster, but help prevent injury, and add years of running life to your body. So today we’ll be looking at pronation of the foot. And more specifically, overpronation vs underpronation. Which are responsible for a…
It’s no secret that building a strong and solid core is fundamental to building your overall fitness. Effectively improving performance while lifting, running, and for most sports. And with so many people looking for effective ways to hit this important muscle group. We’ll be comparing two of the most popular core workouts, Mountain Climbers vs…
Two of the most effective unilateral leg movements you can do. There can be a lot of questions when Bulgarian split squats vs lunges and what’s the difference. Is one better for building strength, or is one better for building strength, hypertrophy, or for athletes & runners? Below we’ll go over the similarities and more…
One of the most effective exercises you can do to build both leg muscle and endurance. If you have read my R2R2R training plan you will know I’m a huge fan of lunges. With more than a few variants of the movement, today we’ll be looking at 2 of the most popular. Breaking down the…
The plank is one of the most popular core workouts in fitness today. Everyone from powerlifters to yoga teachers preach their benefits and how important they are to incorporate into your workout. But with many workouts featuring different versions of the hold, I thought it would be a good idea to look at the two…
Two incredibly popular bodyweight movements that should be in any strength training bag of tricks. Today we are going to be looking at step ups vs lunges. And while there are a few articles on this topic floating around the web. They don’t really go into the differences between the two lifts and the advantages…
Most runners understand the benefits core strength can have on their running. But for many, core work means a heavy focus on abs. While only occasionally working on strengthening their lower back. This ab focused training can often lead to muscle imbalances. And when combined with prolonged sitting (especially at work) can lead problems later…
Think you are ready for the 10 Minute squat test? You may be in for a rude awaking with this simple yet brutal challenge. Developed by mobility legend Kelly Starrett, the idea is to remind of the importance of hip mobility. Something that many people tend to loose as they get older. The test is…