DeShawn Fairbairn

DeShawn Fairbairn

 

 

 

All Articles By DeShawn Fairbairn

The Mindset of a Competitor

Competition, especially with oneself, is the epitome of motivation.

The Secret Sauce to Sassy Shoulders

In all seriousness, the shoulder is a deceptively simple complex of muscles that serve a large array of functions, but here's how to maximize those muscles with only a few exercises.

The Tao of Eating - One Size Doesn't Fit All

Avoid the common misconception of applying universal diet plans to individualized nutrition.

It's Okay to Curl, Biceps Are Still Cool

Biceps don't get much isolation time in functional fitness workouts but it's cool to show them some love. Nothing wrong with well-developed arms and they do look good, there's always that.

Use Shrugs to Promote Back Health

The barbell shrug is a very misunderstood movement, a commonly passed over exercise, and often an incorrectly executed one.

Burpees Never Get Old

Execute burpees with caution and care and you can take your training to the next level.

Adduct, Extend, and Rotate for Better Pecs

If you want better pecs, you have to properly train all of the pecs.

Learn How to Fail

Train your mind, your muscles, your anxieties, your insecurities, your thoughts, and your beliefs to accept and grow from failure.

Time Management 101 is Time Well Spent

It's true, where does the day go? Well, you start with 24 hours, and you're down to 16 or 18 immediately because you have to sleep. When do you get to workout?

Banded Nordic Hamstring Exercise: Let's Build Those Hammies!

For the average person, a sedentary person, the hamstring shortens considerably and unfortunately, males who typically have tight hip flexors exacerbate this tightening and wound the muscle fibers.