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"Offset Walk" Exercise for Abs, Core Training from Squat University

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Core exercise with weight hanging from a light resistance band connected to one side of a PVC pipe carried on the shoulders and upper back (@SquatUniversity/YouTube).   Multifidis (especially), semispinalis, spinalis thoracis, longisimus thoracis,external oblique, internal oblique muscles are trained. Walk five steps forward and five steps backward. Dr. Aaron Horschig is a physical therapist, strength coach, & author of the Wall Street Journal bestsellers Rebuilding Milo & The Squat Bible. On this channel, you’ll learn how to move better, lift stronger, and live pain-free — whether you’re an elite athlete or just trying to feel good again. WEBSITE ... Squat University – The Ultimate Guide To Finding Your True Strength BOOKS ... ‘Rebuilding Milo’ – Squat University The Squat Bible: The Ultimate Guide to Mastering the Squat and Finding Your True Strength: Horschig, Dr. Aaron, Sonthana, Dr. Kevin, Neff, Travis: 9781540395429: Amazon.com: Books All content, videos and ...

Glutes in One Hour at the Glute Lab

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Video with  Nicole Osoria demonstrates five exercises that focus on glutes (gluteus maximus, gluteus minimus, and gluteus medius) with hip extension and hip abduction (youtube.com/@nicoleosoria). EXERCISES ... Rotisserie hip thrust - 2 sets Incline bench hip thrust - 2 sets Smith reverse lunge sets - 2 sets Db b-stance kneeling hip raise 2 sets Glute medius hip thrust 2 sets Products Recognized ... BC Strength Plate 45 LBS The world's best glute training products by Bret 'Glute Guy' Contreras – BC Strength BC Strength 45 Hyper BC Strength Platform BC Strength Thruster 3.0 BC Strength Blocks Bells of Steel Soft Glute Bench Bells of Steel Powerlifting Flat Bench Bells of Steel | America's Best Value Fitness Equipment – Bells of Steel USA    All content, videos and links mentioned are for information only, and are not necessarily endorsed or specifically recommended by ArlingtonAthletics.com for your specific condition or situation.

Old School Back Training Methods by Arnold Schwarzenegger for Width and Thickness

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"Step into the golden era with old school back day with Arnold, where intensity, volume, and pure iron mindset collide. this video breaks down how Arnold pushed past limits, trained through pain, and truly overtrained his back to build one of the most legendary physiques in bodybuilding history" (Hulktube Motivation). Arnold said he got his definition by overtraining. He said he did 35 sets per body part, three times per week.  He felt every exercise had a specific purpose. A great back consist of width and thickness. The video shows the following exercise (in order)  Chin-Ups,  Wide-Grip Barbell Rows, Lat Pulldowns, T-Bar Rows, Behind-the-Neck Lat Pulldowns Seated Row Notes ... Lat Pulldowns isn't for thickness; it's for width. Rowing exercises are for thickness, according to Arnold Schwarzenegger. Close Grip Chin-Ups were developed Serratus Anterior and Intercostals Exercises with instructional tips ... . Chin-Ups (Width) All exercise using your own body weight a...

Emily Fit 1 Shows Her Pull-Up Repetitions

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Back day workout routine. Emily Fit 1 shows four parallel grip pull-ups. Pull-ups primarily work the latissimus dorsi (lats), but additionally biceps, and other upper back muscles including the trapezius (traps), rhomboids, and posterior deltoids (rear deltoids), core stabilizers (spinal muscles and abdominal muscles), and forearm muscles. The open chain kinetics (feet dangling, not grounded) provides stabilization training for the core, upper body, and legs.  Open kinetic chain (OKC) describes body movements where the hands or feet (the distal segment with the arms or legs, respectively) moves freely in space, not a fixed to a surface (such as a platform), allowing for isolated joint and specific muscle strengthening Emily Fit 1 YouTube channel promotes ... Full-body & targeted workouts (HIIT, strength, Pilates & more) Wellness routines & daily motivation Clean eating, meal ideas, and healthy habits Fitness challenges & progress tips Real talk about mindset and...

Slight Incline Bench Press with Feet Up/Knees Flexed from Mike O'Hearn

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Slight Incline Bench Press presented by Mike O'Hearn (@MikeOHearnTitan/YouTube Short). The Slight Incline Bench Press with the feet up/knees flexed and the lower back flattened into the bench (with a posterior pelvic tilt). You might have thought Mike was going to profess what muscles were going to be triggered with this exercise, but the triggering he would speak about was the emotional triggering of "the unsuccessful built chest guys and the science-based guys that are going to cry about this." Does this exercise fire up your Serratus Anterior? All content, videos and links mentioned are for information only, and are not necessarily endorsed or specifically recommended by ArlingtonAthletics.com for your specific condition or situation.

What Is the Ultimate Male Fantasy? We Asked Google AI

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"The Ultimate Male Fantasy" with background music "Change (In the House of Flies)" by Deftones (@MikeOhearnTitan/YouTube Short). Google AI Overview ... what is the ultimate male fantasy - Google Search There's no single "ultimate" male fantasy, as they vary widely, but common themes in male fantasies often revolve around power, control, achievement, protection, and idealized romantic/sexual scenarios , frequently featuring themes of heroism (saving someone, overcoming adversity) or escapism (living a different, more capable life). These often manifest as power fantasies, where a male protagonist dominates challenges, or as archetypal narratives like the "hero saves the princess" trope, fulfilling a desire for purpose and reward.  Common Types of Male Fantasies: Heroic/Protector Fantasies: Acting as a fierce protector, saving someone from danger, and being rewarded with love or respect. Power & Control Fantasies: Overcoming obstacles, ...

Fourteen Habits and Conditions that Signal Poor Health

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Explanation of 15 (only found 14) early predictors of poor health -- habits and conditions (Athlean-X on Youtube).  Jeff Cavaliere explains the difference between mobility and loaded mobility, which integrates the strength component with range of motion and stability through range of motion.  Squat vs overhead load with squat Hanging from a Bar - improves core strength, improves grip strength, and improves mobility as a loaded mobility drill. Work yourself up to 2 minutes plus. Can you touch your fingers behind your back - maximizes external rotation on the upper position and maximizes internal rotation on the lower position. VO2 Max - slow the decline. Do 30 seconds all out sprinting (or cycling and rowing) activity and alternate with 90 seconds at easy pace for about 6 to 8 times. Water Consumption - recommends consumption of 75% of your body weight in pound converted to ounces of water. Creatine Monohydrate supplements for muscles and neurological benefits. For brain ben...

Shrugs with Internally Rotated Arms and Fully-Pronated Forearms Explained Simply by Mike O'Hearn

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Reverse grip shrugs on a shrug free-weight machine. Instead of basic shrugs, Mike O'Hearn uses a reverse grip, which "straightens the body" functionally. The internal rotation tunes out the variable motion that comes with an elbow sticking out or some other asymmetric motion. All content, videos and links mentioned are for information only, and are not necessarily endorsed or specifically recommended by ArlingtonAthletics.com for your specific condition or situation.