play A tri-set exercise group helps you smash your pulling musculature and upper body.In the video, Coach Matt is pairing chin ups, close grip rows and curls to work his lats, biceps and upper backStart with the most challenging movement, for 8-10 reps (chin ups)Do the medium range exercise, for 8-12 reps (landmine row)Finishing with […]
Tricep & Bench Builders: The JM Press
Demonstrating the JM Press: a hybrid between a close grip bench press and a skull crusher. → Set up at a bench with a shoulder width grip or a bit narrower→ Un-rack the bar and lock it out over your shoulders, keep elbows in while lowering the bar towards the next / chin area and drive […]
Tri-Set for Muscle, Strength & Fat Loss – Upper Body Pressing
play How to use tri-sets to smash muscles to get growth & strength development in one efficient circuit. Pick Movements that hit similar muscle groups (shoulders, pecs & triceps here with bench press, dips and triceps extensions)Start with the heavier movement (5-8 reps), move on to the mid range movement (8-12 reps) and finish with the […]
Personal Trainer Techniques: Dumbbell Curl-Press Complex
play Coach Matt demonstrates a curl-press complex: A great and effective way to smash your biceps, triceps and shoulders in one effective circuit. Here’s the blueprint:Curl to press (6-10 reps)Move on to presses (6-10 reps)Finish with curls (6-10 reps)This circuit allows you to move to a muscle group that is not as fatigued as the previous […]
Personal Trainer Techniques: Top 3 General Foam Rolling Movements
play Demonstrating the top 3 foam rolling movements to get you ready for any workout!T-spine: Put the roller in the middle of your back, cross your elbows and move up and down on the roller while looking for any spots that feel tight and need to be rolled. Glutes & external rotators: sit on the […]
Personal Trainer Techniques: The Single Leg Deadlift
play Coach Matt demonstrates the single leg deadlift using a barbell, it’s a great exercise to target and build your glutes!Single-leg deadlift how-to:Center the bar with the leg that is doing the work (the one that will stay grounded to the floor).Push your other leg behind you and reach back, keeping your back flat. Set […]
Personal Trainer Tips: Top 3 Mistakes Men Make With Their Health
play This video discusses 3 aspects of health that men can often improve on:(1:10) Prioritizing strength Training: aim to go to the gym 2-4 times a week to build and maintain muscle mass.(1:37) Working on proper nutrition and getting enough protein in: incorporate high quality protein in your diet and add a scoop of whey […]
Getting Started with your Transformation – Tips for Success
[heading2] You’ve been thinking about this for months. [/heading2] “I really need to lose this extra weight. I can’t buy new clothes again.” “There’s no way I’m going to spend another year missing out on going hiking and playing pick-up with the guys.” Changing behaviors is a funny process. Sometimes the “thinking about it” […]
