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Abs and Core

The Ultimate Chest and Core Combination Exercise

The Ultimate Chest and Core Combination Exercise

This chest press is sure to take your upper body and core to the next level.  Essentially you’re combining three of my favorite techniques into one exercise; the “T-bench” technique, “head off” protocol, and “half body off” position. 

The Yoak Training System: A Review and Analysis

The Yoak Training System: A Review and Analysis

The Yoak training system is one of the most versatile and effective strength training tools I've used.  It takes advantage of oscillating kinetic energy and applies it to standard barbell movements as well as bodyweight exercises.

Use This Eccentric Pushup For Massive Strength and Size Gains

Use This Eccentric Pushup For Massive Strength and Size Gains

If you're looking for a unique way to overload your pushups and emphasize the eccentric overload component then you'll want to give these a try. Just expect massive gains in your chest, shoulders, and triceps as well as your core

Try This Single Leg Plank To Crush Your Core

Try This Single Leg Plank To Crush Your Core

If you’re looking for an all-in-one exercise to crush your entire core and hips as well as many of the stabilizers throughout your body then you’ll want to try this single leg anti-sliding weighted plank on the slide-board,

Upside Down Pullups for Strength, Size, & Performance

Upside Down Pullups for Strength, Size, & Performance

This upside down pullup is an unusual but highly effective movement for targeting the pulling muscles of the upper back and arms.  It also targets your abs and spinal stabilizers as you’ll need to fire every muscle in your core to maintain position.  

Use This Pullover and Bench Press For A Massive Upper Body

Use This Pullover and Bench Press For A Massive Upper Body

Looking for a unique way to thrash your upper body and core? Try this barbell negative pullover to speed bench press combo movement. These can be performed in a power rack or on the floor. So why are these so potent? Here’s why.

Fix Your Ab Rollouts with Eccentric Isometrics

Fix Your Ab Rollouts with Eccentric Isometrics

The abdominal rollout is one of the most effective anti-extension and core activation exercise movements. Unfortunately most lifters perform them incorrectly either using an excessive range of motion or allowing the hips to drop.

Strengthen Your Back and Core With This Pullover

Strengthen Your Back and Core With This Pullover

If you’re looking for a great upper body movement that also anilities the core, look no further than this unique pullover exercise. Essentially you’re performing an eccentric isometric dumbbell pullover while holding a hollow body leg raise.  

Maximize Your Knuckle Pushups with The Foam Roller

Maximize Your Knuckle Pushups with The Foam Roller

Performing knuckle pushups on foam rollers does wonders for cleaning up pushup technique and horizontal pressing mechanics. They're also some of the most difficult pushups variations you'll ever perform sure to leave your chest scorched.

Crush Your Core With This Marching Plank

Crush Your Core With This Marching Plank

If you’re looking for a full body stabilization drill that not only taxes the core and shoulders but also acts as a dynamic warm-up and conditioning tool, try this dynamic marching inch plank.  You'll also find it to very useful to add before squats and deadlifts. 

Blast Your Chest and Core with This Unique Press

Blast Your Chest and Core with This Unique Press

There are 5 unique components of this chest press including the hollow body leg raise position, eccentric isometric alternating pressing protocol, eyes-closed technique, head-off position, and ankle dorsiflexion. Here’s a breakdown of each.

Use The Close-Grip Bench Press & Leg Raise Position

Use The Close-Grip Bench Press & Leg Raise Position

This specific bench press variation does wonders for improving upper body strength and hypertrophy as it involves several unique components including a close grip, a pause in the eccentric isometric position, and a hollow body leg raise hold.

Fix Your Pushups with This Unique Barbell Exercise

Fix Your Pushups with This Unique Barbell Exercise

If you’re looking for a unique way to overload your pushups and clean up your technique you’ll want to give this a try.  Besides being a highly challenging core and pushup variation, the anti-rolling barbell pushup provides several unique benefits.