It’s the timeless debate about pull ups – thumb over or under? Who’d have thought that the position of your thumb when performing pull ups would create so many opposing views? Surely there are more pressing matters to discuss when it comes to pull up? With that being said, thumb position does seem to have … Read more
Yes, you should lock out on pull ups, as this also trains the connective tissues, i.e. ligaments, tendons, and bones. If you never lock out these connective tissues will gradually become weaker, which is typically why injuries occur. You can still maintain full muscle tension even when you lock out. Why I Believe You Should … Read more
Anyone else find their lats sore after push ups? It’s a common complaint, and even one that I’ve experienced before. I generally perform a lot of push ups on a weekly basis, but I don’t usually feel any soreness or discomfort. With that being said, every now and then I’ll really go for it with … Read more
I’m never sure what sucks more – performing burpees or swallowing down another round of chicken, rice, and broccoli. However, what I do know is that both are good for me and will help me to reach my fitness and body composition goals. That being said, as tough as burpees are, my competitive streak makes … Read more
I’m never quite sure why many trainees wait so long to add weight to their pull ups. I guess this comes down to a lot of the advice given on this subject. In fact, you’ll usually hear that you need to be performing a certain number of perfectly executed bodyweight pull ups before you should … Read more
I’m sure you’ve read countless articles or watched many YouTube videos about doing 100 push ups a day. In fact, a popular way to perform the exercise is to do 100 push ups per day for 30 days. And, no doubt, you’re amazed by the physique transformations of these people doing 3,000 reps of push … Read more
The main reasons you can perform chin ups but not pull ups include, your biceps are usually better trained than your lats, traps, and upper back. Your grip, forearms, and rotator cuff muscles may not be strong enough to perform pull ups. This may lead to avoiding pull ups completely, and even a mental plateau.
It’s annoying, sometimes painful, and it sounds utterly gross. I am of course referring to the popping sound your hips make whenever you perform mountain climbers. You know as well as me that this shouldn’t be happening. But, is this something for you to worry about? Have you perhaps caused an injury that you’re not … Read more
I’m a massive fan of burpees, but I always thought they were difficult enough just performing the standard variation. And then someone had to go and make them 10 times harder (well, 3 times harder if you want me to be precise). I give you the Navy Seal Burpee. Clearly, any exercise with the words … Read more
A person weighing 150lbs would burn 119 calories per 100 burpees, whereas a person weighing 180lbs would burn 143 calories, and a person weighing 210lbs would burn 167 calories. The number of calories burned during 100 burpees will vary based on weight, intensity, metabolism, and level of physical conditioning. Calories Burned Per Burpee According to … Read more