Ever wondered, “Why Do Planks Hurt My Knees?” Planks are without doubt a great core exercise. Plus, they are relatively simple to perform. And yet, they don’t come without their problems. One such issue seems to be that some of you may experience knee pain either during or after performing planks. So, what exactly is … Read more
Ever wondered, “Why Do Pull Ups Hurt My Lower Back?” Pull ups are clearly a great exercise, especially when it comes to getting stronger and bigger lats. However, pull ups don’t come without potential problems. One of the most common complaints is that you feel pain in your lower back whenever you do pull ups. … Read more
Who’s wondered, “Why Are My Abs Sore From Pull Ups?” I’m sure we can all agree that pull ups are a fantastic exercise. Plus, there are few better upper back and lat builders out there. And the fact that you can get a great workout with just a bar and your own body weight makes … Read more
Who else wants to know, “How Long Should You Rest Between Pull Up Sets?” I think we can all agree that irrespective of your body composition goals, pull ups are a fantastic exercise, and we should all be doing them. With that being said, pull ups are an extremely difficult exercise. Plus, I’m sure I’m … Read more
As a beginner, you shouldn’t do the Murph Crossfit workout more than once per week could be a struggle. An intermediate or advanced athlete can perform the Murph 3 times a week with at least 24 hours between workouts. A Quick Overview of the Murph Workout “Hero workouts are a way for us to grieve … Read more
Who’s asked, “How Far Apart Should Your Hands Be For Pull Ups?” The pull up has to be up there for being one of the greatest exercises ever. I mean, it offers just about everything you can think of. You can build muscle, strength, mobility, flexibility, and there’s even a hint of conditioning and core … Read more
If you’re performing basic push ups for fitness purposes then your chest should touch the ground. In fact, your chest should be the ONLY part of your body to touch the ground (hands and toes excluded of course). The “Standard” Fitness Push Up For an exercise that is so simplistic in nature there’s actually a … Read more
The main reason for swinging during hanging leg raises is due to the use of momentum. Avoid swinging your legs up and then allowing them to drop back down. The legs should be both raised and lowered in a slow and controlled manner, which is best achieved through contracting your core and engaging your entire … Read more
Have you ever asked, “Why Can’t I Squat Without Falling Backwards?” I guess we all know that squats are probably one of the greatest exercises ever. And this is true whether you perform them with your own body weight or while under a load. So, there is nothing more frustrating than being unable to nail … Read more
Who else wants to know, “Why Does My Collarbone Pop When I Do Push Ups?” You hear a popping or clicking sound, although this typically doesn’t cause you any pain or discomfort. However, it obviously doesn’t feel normal to hear your collarbone popping, does it? Even though it’s not causing you any issues at the … Read more