The Daily Lift – Sunday 7/30/17
All workouts should be preceded by a proper dynamic warmup. If you haven't done a dynamic warmup before check out this one on our youtube channel! While you're there check out our instructional videos on any exercises that you're not familiar with! Circuit 1 5 Sets; Rest as Needed Sumo Deadlift x10/8/8/6/6 Barbell Bench Press x10/8/8/6/6 Stability Ball Deadbug x10E Circuit 2 3 Sets; Rest as Needed Side Lying Band Hip Abduction x15E Hollow Hold x:30 Seconds Band External Rotations x20E *The Daily Lift is a general fitness program to help increase strength, power, and endurance. If you would like a
The Daily Lift – Saturday 7/29/17
All workouts should be preceded by a proper dynamic warmup. If you haven't done a dynamic warmup before check out this one on our youtube channel! While you're there check out our instructional videos on any exercises that you're not familiar with! Circuit 1 3 Sets; Rest as Needed Dumbbell Split Squat Jumps x8E Half Kneeling Landmine Shoulder Press x8E Diagonal Half Sit-up x12E Single Leg Glute Bridge x:15 Sec E Circuit 2 4 Sets; As Little Rest as Possible Barbell Reverse Curls x20/15/12/10 Goblet Lateral Lunges x20E/15E/12E/10E Straight Leg Sit-ups x20/15/12/10 Dumbbell Squat and Press x20/15/12/10 *The Daily Lift is a general
The Daily Lift – Thursday 7/27/17
All workouts should be preceded by a proper dynamic warmup. If you haven't done a dynamic warmup before check out this one on our youtube channel! While you're there check out our instructional videos on any exercises that you're not familiar with! Circuit 1 3 Sets; As Little Rest as Possible 15 Foot Shuttle x:60 Seconds Burpees x10 Bicycles x35E Run x1/4 Mile Stability Ball Walkout + Pushup x10 Stability Ball 3-Way Plank x20E *The Daily Lift is a general fitness program to help increase strength, power, and endurance. If you would like a more personalized program or would
The Daily Lift – Tuesday 7/25/17
All workouts should be preceded by a proper dynamic warmup. If you haven't done a dynamic warmup before check out this one on our youtube channel! While you're there check out our instructional videos on any exercises that you're not familiar with! Complex 1 5 Sets; Rest as Needed Front Squat x8/8/8/6/6 Alternate Grip Pull-ups x5E Side Plank x:30 Sec E Complex 2 4 Sets; As Little Rest as Possible 1/2 Kneeling Paloff Press x12E Single Leg Glute Bridge x:20 Sec E Single Arm Prone Y's x20E *The Daily Lift is a general fitness program to help increase strength, power, and
The Daily Lift – Monday 7/24/17
All workouts should be preceded by a proper dynamic warmup. If you haven't done a dynamic warmup before check out this one on our youtube channel! While you're there check out our instructional videos on any exercises that you're not familiar with! Circuit 1 3 Sets; As Little Rest as Possible Single Leg Squat to Knee x8E 1/2 Kneeling Landmine Shoulder Press x10E Stability Ball Exchange x8E Bike Sprint x:45 Sec Circuit 2 3 Sets; Rest as Needed Stability Ball Leg Curls x12 3-Way Dumbbell Shoulder Raise x12E Medicine Ball V-Twist x15E High Knee Jump Rope x100 *The Daily Lift is a general
The Daily Lift – Sunday 7/23/17
All workouts should be preceded by a proper dynamic warmup. If you haven't done a dynamic warmup before check out this one on our youtube channel! While you're there check out our instructional videos on any exercises that you're not familiar with! Superset 1 4 Sets; Rest as Needed Dumbbell Jump Squats x8 Medicine Ball Slams x8 Superset 2 4 Sets; Rest as Needed Dumbbell Lunge to Step Up x6E Alternating Dumbbell Rows x10E Superset 3 4 Sets; Rest as Needed Goblet Lateral Lunge x8E Dumbbell Pushup Row x6E *The Daily Lift is a general fitness program that is designed to increase power,
Process vs. Outcome in Exercise: Are You Having Fun?
In 1960, the US Men's Olympic team won a gold medal in Squaw Valley. The majority of the members of that team, including Bob Cleary, worked full-time jobs apart from hockey. Cleary, interviewed in 2010 for USA Hockey Magazine, recalled "I couldn't try out for the Olympic Team at first because I just got married and opened an insurance business. I couldn't afford to be away for all the time leading up to the Games." (1) The NHL contained only 6 teams, and TV coverage was in its infancy. On
Single Arm Dumbbell Row
The Single Arm Dumbbell Row performed on a bench is a pulling exercise with an anti-rotational component to it. The postural muscles of the back get a great workout when performing a dumbbell row with this set up, and it's great for training the lats independently so that you don't get used to compensating for one side with the other.
Side Planks
The side plank is one of the best full body stability exercises out there. This is a favorite of mine for personal training clients who have back and hip pain as it leaves no stone unturned. This exercise not only target the obliques, abs, and low back muscles, but also hits the shoulders and hip. The muscles of the rotator cuff and the hip stabilizers (particularly the glutes and TFL) get some good isometric work in during the side plank.
Conventional Deadlift
The deadlift is hands down one of the best total body strength exercises. It's gotten a bad rap from a lot of people, but generally speaking it get's that reputation from people seeing others who have hurt themselves doing it