Trainer Tip Tuesday! – Order Matters

Hey Bloggers & readers, Today you are in for a treat with trainer tip tuesday, something many people forget or don’t know but something to always keep in mind when working out — Today’s tip: The order of how you do your exercises matters. confused? Okay! well, Most beginners come to the gym ready toContinue reading “Trainer Tip Tuesday! – Order Matters”

Legs Week Three

Week Three. Day One Warm up: Hip circles: 4 x 25 Kneeling hip stretch: 4 x 15 seconds each side plank hold: 4 x 15 seconds   Workout: Sumo deadlift: 5 x 1 x 80%, 230 lbs Barbell back squat: 5 x 1 x 80%, 180 lbs Power cleans: 5 x 3, 100 lbs Superset:Continue reading “Legs Week Three”

Feeling a little strong today

Warm Up: seated hip abduction machine: 4 x 25, 40 lbs standing hip abduction: 4 x 25, 40 lbs body bar goodmorning: 4 x 25, 3 lbs Workout: Sumo Deadlift: 6 x 6-8 (75%) 215 lbs Barbell back squat: 6 x 6-8 (75%) 170 lbs Power cleans: 6 x 3, 80 lbs Superset: Barbell frontContinue reading “Feeling a little strong today”

May 15th Sumos & Squats

Speed and explosiveness   Warm Up:   Linear leg press: 4 x 25, 118 lbs (platform only) Kettlebell swings: 4 x 25, 12 lbs front box jumps: 4 x 25 Workout: Sumo deadlift: 9 x 3-6, 125 lbs (55% 1RM) Barbell back squat (low bar, wide stance): 9 x 3-6, 110 lbs (55% 1RM) BarbellContinue reading “May 15th Sumos & Squats”

Have You Ever Jumped For a Squat?

Jump Squats It is all in the name of pain that one can do Jump squats — LOL.  I remember when back when I was a spring chicken and more athletic than I am now (year or so ago) I was doing 30/40/50 reps of jump squats (and compared to some athletes now, that isContinue reading “Have You Ever Jumped For a Squat?”