THE WEEKLY WORKOUT - PUSH, PULL AND EXPLODE WITH THIS BRUTAL TRIPLE THREAT

THE WEEKLY WORKOUT - PUSH, PULL AND EXPLODE WITH THIS BRUTAL TRIPLE THREAT

A healthy combination of pushing and pulling is great, throw in another mixture of controlled, muscle building movements, with an explosive pull/push lung buster and now we're really cooking. The cherry on top? Integrating your core and stabilising muscles for a truly functional pump.

August 15, 2021 — Andrew Tracey
THE WEEKLY WORKOUT - BUILD CANNONBALL DELTS WITH THIS DUMBBELL AND BURPEE BLOWOUT

THE WEEKLY WORKOUT - BUILD CANNONBALL DELTS WITH THIS DUMBBELL AND BURPEE BLOWOUT

Nothing screams ‘strength’ quite like a broad set of shoulders and a three dimensional back. But all that 'show', only gets you so far. Throw this workout into the mix to add in a generous helping of 'go', whilst adding inches to your torso.
August 03, 2021 — Andrew Tracey
3 KILLER DUMBBELL MOVEMENTS YOU'RE NOT DOING

3 KILLER DUMBBELL MOVEMENTS YOU'RE NOT DOING

Dumbbells have been a staple in resistance training for generations, and for good reason; they're effective.
July 27, 2021 — Andrew Tracey
CONDITIONED STIMULUS: PICKING THE RIGHT METABOLIC MACHINERY FOR YOU

CONDITIONED STIMULUS: PICKING THE RIGHT METABOLIC MACHINERY FOR YOU

It may be a big investment, and it definitely breaks all of the rules we laid down on budget and necessities in our previous ‘home gym’ articles, but if you’re in a position to do so, purchasing a piece of metabolic conditioning equipment opens you up to a whole new world of training options.
July 20, 2021 — Andrew Tracey
GYM HACKS

GYM HACKS

How to create your own sandbag worm.

The 'worm' is a fantastic piece of kit that has cropped up in the Crossfit Games on multiple occasions and has since become a regular feature in everyday competitive functional fitness competitions.

June 29, 2021 — Andrew Tracey
Think you NEED a 'Home Gym'? Think Again. - Part TWO

Think you NEED a 'Home Gym'? Think Again. - Part TWO

The 'strong foundations' kit list. Three pieces of kit that aren't just guaranteed to give you a strong start, but could keep you progressing indefinitely.

These are our picks, and exactly how we arrived at them.

June 29, 2021 — Design Bulldog
THE 10 BEST MOVEMENTS YOU AREN'T USING YOUR BENCH FOR

THE 10 BEST MOVEMENTS YOU AREN'T USING YOUR BENCH FOR

Varying your movements to get the most out of your bench

You may think of your weight bench as more of an ‘accessory’ than a piece of kit in it’s own right. But if you think your bench is designed solely for, well, ‘benching’, you’re not using it to it’s full potential. Add some of these movements into your rotation and upgrade your bench game.

June 22, 2021 — Andrew Tracey
Think you NEED a 'Home Gym'? Think Again. - Part One

Think you NEED a 'Home Gym'? Think Again. - Part One

Is the image of the idealised version of a home gym; with all of the bells and whistles,  the thing that’s holding you back from taking ownership of your training?

Here's why that might be the case, and an action plan for defeating 'home gym envy'.

June 18, 2021 — Shopify API
BIG ON SIZE, LIGHT ON WEIGHT: Rubber mulch sandbag scaling

BIG ON SIZE, LIGHT ON WEIGHT: Rubber mulch sandbag scaling

Use rubber mulch to help you achieve the same large, awkward stimulus we’re looking to elicit from sandbag training; at much more accessible weights.
June 17, 2021 — Shopify API
TAKE A WALK ON THE WEIGHTED SIDE: Why You Should Be Weight Vest Rucking

TAKE A WALK ON THE WEIGHTED SIDE: Why You Should Be Weight Vest Rucking

Whether you’re looking to burn a few extra calories, improve your posture or just enjoy some high quality alone time, a weighted walk is your one stop shop for holistic health.
June 10, 2021 — Shopify API
STILL CAN'T MUSCLE-UP? Try This One Simple Fix

STILL CAN'T MUSCLE-UP? Try This One Simple Fix

Still struggling to nail that first muscle-up? This one simple fix will have you flying high.

June 09, 2021 — Shopify API
6 Weight Vest Movements You Haven't Tried

6 Weight Vest Movements You Haven't Tried

If you’re looking to break out the weighted vest more often, but need more motivation than a few heavy miles and going to struggle city on the pull-up bar, we’ve got 6 alternative movements for you to try.
June 06, 2021 — Shopify API