Archive for 2008
Leg Press Machine - Proper Usage
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Today I ventured out to try a new machine at the gym and this time I tried the leg press. Let me [...]
When you look in the mirror, do YOU want to CRY?
This is a guest post by Matthew Perry.
Of course, at least once in your life…and I have too, too many times to count in fact.
And if you haven’t, you are either a liar, or genetically gifted beyond the norm. Or, you diet and exercise because your body is your profession and you have to [...]
The Hack Squat Machine - Do You Use It?
For those of you that are gym members, you know that there are several leg machines available for use in most gyms. One of them is the hack squat machine. I tried this yesterday and only did a few reps because I was doing it all wrong. I could feel it in [...]
Do You Have a Cheat Day?
This is a guest post by Matthew Perry.
Everyone has a “cheat day”…or at least should have one. Heck, some have several cheat days. And I am all for it. Except, I still think you need to be on top of your game.
First, why do we all need a cheat day? [...]
Medicine Ball Exercises You’ve Never Tried
When I think of a medicine ball I think of boxers or mma fighters using them to train with. The average person probably doesn’t own a medicine ball because they have no idea about how to use them or what they are good for. Medicine balls are great for developing strength, power, and [...]
