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The Ultimate Chest and Core Combination Exercise

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The Ultimate Chest and Core Combination Exercise

This chest press is sure to take your upper body and core to the next level.  Essentially you’re combining three of my favorite techniques into one exercise; the “T-bench” technique, “head off” protocol, and “half body off” position. 

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Use Accommodating Resistance To Boost Your Overhead Press

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Use Accommodating Resistance To Boost Your Overhead Press

Most lifters typically apply accommodating resistance (bands and chains) to the big three lifts such as squats, bench press, and deadlifts.  However this technique is also incredibly effective when applied to the overhead press.

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Use Band Resistance On Olympic Lifts and Cleans

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Use Band Resistance On Olympic Lifts and Cleans

I often use accommodating resistance on Olympic lifts particularly in the form of reverse bands.  However, band resisted Olympic lifts as advocated by Louie Simmons (Westside Barbell) also works incredibly well on cleans.

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Fix Your Bench Press with The Foam Roller

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Fix Your Bench Press with The Foam Roller

The foam roller is one of my favorite tools not necessarily for soft tissue work but for teaching proper lifting mechanics on a variety of movements particularly chest presses, pullovers, and chest fly variations.  There are numerous benefits.

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Olympic Weightlifting with Bands

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Olympic Weightlifting with Bands

To many lifters this may sounds like iron game heresy but there are actually 10 benefits for incorporating accommodating resistance in the form of reverse bands (band assistance) on Olympic lifts such as clean and snatch variations. 

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Squat-Stance Deadlifts for Strength, Size, and Performance

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Squat-Stance Deadlifts for Strength, Size, and Performance

The squat-stance deadlift is my go-to deadlift variation not only for my pro and collegiate athletes but also for my bodybuilders, powerlifters, and general populations clients.  That's because it's ideal for strength, size, and performance. 

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Use This Pullover and Bench Press For A Massive Upper Body

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Use This Pullover and Bench Press For A Massive Upper Body

Looking for a unique way to thrash your upper body and core? Try this barbell negative pullover to speed bench press combo movement. These can be performed in a power rack or on the floor. So why are these so potent? Here’s why.

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Maximize Your Knuckle Pushups with The Foam Roller

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Maximize Your Knuckle Pushups with The Foam Roller

Performing knuckle pushups on foam rollers does wonders for cleaning up pushup technique and horizontal pressing mechanics. They're also some of the most difficult pushups variations you'll ever perform sure to leave your chest scorched.

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Improve Your Bench Press & Posture With This Technique

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Improve Your Bench Press & Posture With This Technique

The head-off chest press has become one of my favorite protocols for improving horizontal pressing mechanics.  It may look unusual however the benefits it provides to your bench press mechanics, shoulder health, and chest growth are significant.   

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Master The Single Leg RDL & Hip Hinge

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Master The Single Leg RDL & Hip Hinge

Mastering the single leg hip hinge is pivotal for maximizing athletic performance, muscle function, and movement mechanics. Unfortunately, it’s one of the most butchered movement patterns with many trainers, athletes and coaches performing it wrong.  

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Lunges with Makeshift Safety Squat Bar

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Lunges with Makeshift Safety Squat Bar

Besides being very effective for performing standard squats, this makeshift safety bar setup is very conducive for performing barbell lunges.  Not only will it improve your lunge mechanics but your entire lower body will get crushed from this. 

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Weighted Dips with Knee Flexion Barbell Loading

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Weighted Dips with Knee Flexion Barbell Loading

If you're looking for a dip variation that not only crushes your chest, shoulders, and triceps but also reinforces proper body mechanics, try this Knee-Flexion Barbell Weighted Dip. See why this is such an incredibly effective dip exercise.

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T-Bench, Neck Bridge Chest Press for Technique & Size

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T-Bench, Neck Bridge Chest Press for Technique & Size

I’ve showcased many videos discussing the head off chest press variations. This specific T-Bench (laying widthwise on the bench) chest press exercise produces similar results but instead of going head off this will be utilizing a head on with neck bridge. 

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Weighted Dips with Dorsiflexion Barbell Loading

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Weighted Dips with Dorsiflexion Barbell Loading

I'm a huge fan of using the dorsiflexion method for performing weighted dips and pull-ups. It's not only a unique way to add resistance to the movement but there are also several other key reasons to use this dorsiflexion barbell loading method for dips.

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