2022: THANK YOU.
It’s the 17th of December 2022 as I start to write this, which means there’s only 2 weeks of 2022 left. Each year I end up penning a lengthy post … Continue Reading 2022: THANK YOU.
2021: The Year Of Trusting Your Instincts, Finding A Way & Zero Regrets
I suppose the 12th of December (when I’m starting this draft) means it’s time to reflect on the year that is 2021. I’m not a Christmas guy at all but … Continue Reading 2021: The Year Of Trusting Your Instincts, Finding A Way & Zero Regrets
Fitness Questions From Instagram (September 2021)
Fixing a winged scapula/trapped thoracic nerve, my eating & training routine for strength gains and aesthetics & how to balance lower body/upper body training for progress with both…. One side … Continue Reading Fitness Questions From Instagram (September 2021)
Fitness Questions From Instagram (July 2021)
Types of chest to bar pull ups, developing wrist & shoulder flexibility for awesome handstands & maintaining strength during a lay off………. I’ve been working HARD on my pull ups … Continue Reading Fitness Questions From Instagram (July 2021)
The 4 Most OVER-RATED Mainstream Movements
When it comes to finding the right exercises we’re told to always question why we’re doing something before doing it. And the most basic advice is: if you can’t answer … Continue Reading The 4 Most OVER-RATED Mainstream Movements
Fitness Questions From Instagram (April 2021)
Periodised training within calisthenics? Recommended learning resources for aspiring coaches/personal trainers & ideas for better sleep Do you periodise your training at all? And do you have short term and … Continue Reading Fitness Questions From Instagram (April 2021)
Is The Modern Man Right To Take The ‘Red Pill’?
As objective a view as possible on the evolution of dating for the modern man versus the man of ‘yester-generation’. I didn’t want to write this post but at the … Continue Reading Is The Modern Man Right To Take The ‘Red Pill’?
Fitness Questions From Instagram (February 2021)
Middle & front split plateaus, knee pain when squatting & shoulders that won’t open in a handstand…….. Any advice or guidance on the middle and front split? My legs are … Continue Reading Fitness Questions From Instagram (February 2021)
Fitness Questions From Instagram (December 2020)
(Best stretches for hip flexors, a safe blueprint for returning to pistol squatting after knee issues & how to program for online/offline clients if you’re a trainer/coach………..) My hip flexors … Continue Reading Fitness Questions From Instagram (December 2020)
Fitness Questions From Instagram (November 2020)
The next step after 45-60 second wall facing handstand holds, the carryover between one arm pull up and muscle up training & advice for corporate gym personal trainers looking to … Continue Reading Fitness Questions From Instagram (November 2020)
Sh*tty Training Days: Go Lighter Or Abandon Altogether?
I remember reading Paul Carter’s blog, LiftRunBang, many years ago where he coined the line: ‘80% of your workouts will be forgettable and run of the mill. 10% of your … Continue Reading Sh*tty Training Days: Go Lighter Or Abandon Altogether?
Fitness Questions From Instagram (September 2020)
The significance of tempo training, direct arm work: yes or no? And What’s so magical about high set, low rep systems for improving proficiency in movements………. How important is rep … Continue Reading Fitness Questions From Instagram (September 2020)
Fitness Questions From Instagram (August 2020)
Overwhelmed with starting options within calisthenics, elbows flaring on muscle ups and straight bar dips & the correct form on archer chin/pull ups….. Hello, I found you on Reddit. I … Continue Reading Fitness Questions From Instagram (August 2020)
5 LAWS Of Low Rep Training (1-5 range)
Almost every fitness author has given their take on the age old debate as to whether high reps or low reps are better, and what their own preferred ‘goldilocks zone’ … Continue Reading 5 LAWS Of Low Rep Training (1-5 range)
Fitness Questions From Instagram (July 2020)
Why you could need more internal shoulder rotation, the benefits of skin the cat/back lever work where the hands are supinated & how to progress a skill you’ve only just … Continue Reading Fitness Questions From Instagram (July 2020)
How To Get Your VERY FIRST Chin Up As A Female!
There are some patterns in the fitness industry that never die, no matter what. Carbs will always be feared. Heavy lifting turns women into men. You have to do cardio … Continue Reading How To Get Your VERY FIRST Chin Up As A Female!