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A pull-up is one of the most challenging bodyweight movements — but once you achieve it, it’s incredibly rewarding. I can distinctly remember the first time I attempted to perform a pull-up many years ago… It looked simple enough. No…

Have you ever challenged yourself to get all your grocery bags from the car to the house in only one trip? I do this all the time, which usually means I’m grabbing five or six bags in each hand. Whether…

Extreme. Insanity. Obsession Sound familiar? Like words associated with fitness programs that constantly pop up on TV and on your social media feeds, perhaps? Listen, it’s no wonder that many of us believe that working harder and eating less —…

There aren’t many movements that showcase a combination of strength, stability, coordination, and skill quite like the pistol squat. As a performance goal, the pistol squat presents you with an amazing opportunity to challenge yourself and see what you’re capable…

What if I were to tell you there was an exercise that could actually help you get better at what you do, both in the gym and while performing your daily tasks? Imagine: better balance, more overall strength, more muscle…

Few exercises simultaneously challenge your mobility, balance, strength, and coordination quite like the single-leg Romanian deadlift. But if this move doesn’t challenge you the way it used to, it’s time to mix things up with progressions! Getting out of your…

Have you ever walked into a group fitness class or personal training session and thought, “Please please please don’t let there be push-ups today”? If the idea of a set of push-ups fills you with dread, you’re not alone. Push-ups…