Actor Chris Hemsworth is well known for his strength and ripped physique befitting a fictional interpretation of the mythological Norse God Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). From time to time, ... Continue Reading
5 Reasons Why High-Rep Bodyweight Workouts Are Hurting You
While the functional fitness world has been trending toward hundreds of air squats, burpees and lunges for time on repeat for the last six weeks and counting, coach James Fitzgerald warns this is doing ... Continue Reading
The Four Alarm Workout For Powerful, Portable Fitness
The world has never turned faster. We are chasing the kids out of the house, battling traffic, rushing to meetings, and constantly responding to email. Engulfed by this whack-a-mole lifestyle, many simply ... Continue Reading
Exercises to Fight the 40s
What is the best workout for people over 40? A definitive answer depends on your genetics, upbringing, and the sports you played. How many hours do you sleep, and what is your medical history? What kind of ... Continue Reading
Dissecting Muscle Up Mastery
The muscle up is one of the most sought-after exercises in the bodyweight fitness realm, the strict ring muscle up, in particular. The muscle up can be broken down into four main components: the pull, the ... Continue Reading
Human Flags, Personal Training, and What Makes an Athlete
Most of the trainers and coaches you meet went straight into the fitness business after school, but bodyweight wizard Danny Kavadlo is the exception to that rule. He bounced around a dozen different jobs ... Continue Reading
The Handstand Builder For Women: Day 3/3, Week 12
Day 3 of 3: Week 12 A: Pistol Practice or 1 Legged Box Squat (Aim for at least 15-20 on each leg) B: AMRAP in 15 Minutes 6 Kettlebell Push Press 9 Push Ups 12 Air ... Continue Reading
The Handstand Builder For Women: Day 2/3, Week 12
Day 2 of 3: Week 12 A: 4 Rounds on Each Arm 5 x 1 Arm Kettlebell Clean, Squat, and Press 10 x 1 Arm Kettlebell Overhead Walking Lunge 15 x Burpees 20 x Russian Twists (Switch Arms ... Continue Reading
The Handstand Builder For Women: Day 1/3, Week 12
Day 1 of 3: Week 12 A1: 2 Rounds 30 Seconds Kettlebell High Pull Right Arm 30 Seconds Kettlebell High Pull Left Arm 30 Seconds Rest A2: 2 Rounds 30 Seconds Windmill Right Arm 30 ... Continue Reading
The Handstand Builder For Women: Day 3/3, Week 11
Day 3 of 3: Week 11 A: Tabata Mash Up Wall Handstand Holds Burpees B: Tabata Mash Up ½ Turkish Get Up Plank Hold C: Tabata Mash Up Kettlebell Snatch Kettlebell Front ... Continue Reading
The Handstand Builder For Women: Day 2/3, Week 11
Day 2 of 3: Week 11 A: 15-12-9-6 Kettlebell Front Squat Clapping Push Ups B: 3 Rounds 1 Minute of Farmers Walk 1 Minute Rest 1 Minute Double Russian Kettlebell Swings C: Deep ... Continue Reading
The Handstand Builder For Women: Day 1/3, Week 11
Day 1 of 3: Week 11 A: 3 Rounds 1 Minute of Kettlebell High Pulls (alternating arms as needed) 1 Minute of Box Jump 1 Minutes of Kettlebell Strict Press (alternating arms as needed) 1 Minute ... Continue Reading
The Handstand Builder For Women: Day 3/3, Week 10
Day 3 of 3: Week 10 A: Tabata Row B: 7 Rounds for Time 3 Kettlebell Overhead Squats on Each Arm 6 Push ups 9 Star Jumps C: Tabata Superman D: Deep Twisting ... Continue Reading
The Handstand Builder For Women: Day 2/3, Week 10
Day 2 of 3: Week 10 A: AMRAP in 7 Minutes 7 Kettlebell Thrusters 7 Push ups B: 50 Kettlebell Clean and Press (25 on each arm - not for time) C: 25 V Ups D: Crescent Lunge ... Continue Reading
The Handstand Builder For Women: Day 1/3, Week 10
Day 1 of 3: Week 10 A: AMRAP in 11 Minutes 21 Sit Ups 14 Seated Kettlebell Presses 7 Burpees B: Row/Run 400 Meters X2 (resting 2 minutes between efforts) C: Accumulate 2 ... Continue Reading
The Handstand Builder For Women: Day 3/3, Week 9
Day 3 of 3: Week 9 A: 5 Rounds 30 Seconds of Kettlebell Push Press 10 Seconds of Rest 30 Seconds of Alternating Flying Lunges 10 Seconds of Rest B: 5 Rounds 30 Seconds of Kettlebell ... Continue Reading
The Handstand Builder For Women: Day 2/3, Week 9
Day 1 of 3: Week 9 A: 21-15-9 One Legged Kettlebell Deadlifts (on each leg - for example 21 reps = 42 total deadlifts) Box Jumps B: 21-15-9 Walking Lunges (on each leg - for example 21 reps ... Continue Reading
The Handstand Builder For Women: Day 1/3, Week 9
Workouts A: 10 Burpees 20 Kettlebell Overhead Squats 10 Burpees 20 Kettlebell Swings 10 Burpees 20 Kettlebell Overhead Squats 10 Burpees 20 Kettlebell Swings B: Tabata Mash Up ½ Turkish ... Continue Reading
The Handstand Builder For Women: Day 3/3, Week 8
Day 3 of 3: Week 8 A: "Death by Pull Ups" With a continuously running clock perform one pull-up the first minute, then two pull-ups the second minute and so on until you cannot no longer complete ... Continue Reading
The Handstand Builder For Women: Day 2/3, Week 8
Day 2 of 3: Week 8 A: 5x5 Double Kettlebell Deadlift A2: 5x5 Kettlebell Windmills (rest between sets as needed) B: 10 Minute Kettlebell Snatch Challenge How Many Kettlebell ... Continue Reading
The Handstand Builder For Women: Day 1/3, Week 8
Day 1 of 3: Week 8 A: 5 Rounds 1 Minute Double Unders 1 Minute Plank Hold 1 Minute Walking Lunges With Kettlebell in Rack (alternate arms) B: Tabata Mash Up (5 Rounds): Hollow ... Continue Reading
The Handstand Builder For Women: Day 3/3, Week 7
Day 3 of 3: Week 7 Complete 5 Rounds of A1 and A2 A1: 10 Right Arm Kettlebell Snatch 15 Racked Front Squat A2: 10 Left Arm Kettlebell Snatch 15 Racked Front Squat (rest 30 seconds ... Continue Reading
The Handstand Builder For Women: Day 2/3, Week 7
Day 2 of 3: Week 7 A1: 5x5 Seated Kettlebell Press (on each arm, in a wide legged seated position on the floor) A2: 5x5 Clapping Push Ups B: 4 x 400 meter Run/Row (rest as needed ... Continue Reading
The Handstand Builder For Women: Day 1/3, Week 7
Day 1 of 3: Week 7 A: 5 Rounds For Time: 5 Pull Ups 10 Push Ups 20 Box Jumps B: Turkish Get Up Skill Work Complete 5-8 on Each Arm (not for time, rest as needed, using perfect ... Continue Reading
