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Not Quite the Comeback I Expected
After a couple of weeks away, I finally made it back to the gym, but it was not the homecoming I had envisioned. I decided to try another gym I normally use, and now I am seriously considering making it
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Leg Day at Home Hit Different
In my last post, I told you guys I wouldn’t be going to the gym this month, so since then I’ve been doing my best to stay in shape and keep myself conditioned with the concrete dumbbells I made at home.
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No gym no problem
One of my main prerogatives last year was to get myself a home workout setup. This became increasingly important for those times when I couldn’t make it to the gym, or when I couldn’t afford to pay or
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Why Training to Failure Isn’t Always the Best Move
Most of the time when I lift weights, I tend to train to failure, like you see in the video. My understanding has always been that mechanical tension is what causes micro muscle tears, which then repair
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The Painful Comeback: Deficit Bulgarian Split Squats
One of the staple routines on my leg days is the deficit Bulgarian split squat. It’s one of the most feared and painful, and also one of the most mentally demanding exercises, since it requires full-body
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Simple Moments, Full Heart
I’m really enjoying where my head is at right now. Sure, things could always be better, but I’m learning to make the most of where I am, and honestly, Saturday reminded me just how content I feel with
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Supersets: My Go-To for Efficient Workouts
Supersets are one of my favorite workout styles to use at the gym. It’s just so effective. A superset involves performing two different exercises back-to-back without rest, usually to improve efficiency
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Built not Rushed
If I ever get asked what my favorite exercise at the gym is, the dumbbell shoulder press is right up there. It’s fun, a pure show of strength, and easy to progressively overload. I had a great session
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Bent-Over Rows: My Go-To for Back Growth
One of my favourite gym routines is the bent-over row, a classic compound exercise. It has so many benefits, and it was a staple for me during my second year in the gym. Mostly because I couldn’t do a
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Overtrained, Exhausted… Then This Bicep Move Hit Different
One thing about the fitness space is that you’ll always come across different opinions, routines, and approaches. It can get overwhelming at times, but it also keeps things interesting and helps fight
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Leg day - Lessons Learned
Yesterday humbled me. It was leg day. I walked in like I always do, went straight to the squat rack, and loaded up 110kg. Nothing crazy, I’ve done 150kg for reps before. This should’ve been routine. I
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You've probably being doing the cable triceps pushdowns wrong
One exercise I never skip on upper body day: rope tricep pushdowns. I do use the straight bar sometimes, but I prefer the rope. It gives that extra range of motion at the bottom and a better stretch when
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Building your Chest with the Pec Deck
My weekends are usually fun. Football, gym, food, rest. At the gym, one movement I recently started to enjoy and added to my routine is the pec deck. It’s simple, effective, and a great way to really focus
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Back to training legs
I haven't been consistent with training legs lately, partly because I think my legs are getting too big to fit anything and also life gets in the way. But today? Today I showed up. No excuses, no "I'll
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Growth Isn’t Always Loud
Like in life, sometimes in the gym you can get stuck. Your growth feels stagnant, and it seems like you’re not making any progress at all. But most times, growth isn’t linear. It’s not always loud either.
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LEG DAY - FUN DAY
My legs are huge, particularly my quads. I’ve been asked many times why I train legs so hard, and I usually give different answers for some reason. Today was leg day, and I actually trained with one of
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Cable Curls: The Bicep Exercise I Didn’t Expect to Love
I was scrolling through social media when I came across a different variation of bicep curls. It was cable curls. I’m usually pro free weights over machines, but I think both have their pros and cons,
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Why Cable Flyes Might Be the Secret to Chest Growth
I’ve been shuffling between gyms these past couple of days. First, because I genuinely enjoy trying out new spots and different machines. Second, because I’ve been trying to cut costs, although that plan
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Tried the Shoulder Press Machine - Had Thoughts
I was at the gym yesterday and man… it was intense. I’m sore as hell right now, and honestly, I’m already wondering how tomorrow at work will go. I was even groaning mid-set, and one of the lads joked
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Getting the Bent-Over Row Right
One of my staple movements when it comes to upper-body day is the bent-over row. It’s a fantastic strength exercise that ticks all the boxes for me, and one I genuinely think everyone should make room
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