Strength First

22/08/2021

22/08/2021

F**k

19/08/2021

Glutes bridge mistake and how to fix it

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18/08/2021

According to lots of fitness “experts “ I’ve should have died already.
Or at least have lost complete function of my shoulders
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Seriously guys…
Protraction, elevation, retraction and anything in between, are absolutely normal movement that the shoulders girdle have to go trough in order to move properly.
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Whoever made us, (god, the universe, Santa or whichever variation do you believe), knew very well how our body need to move.
There is definitely a spectrum of ranges that can be more or less, quote on quote, safe based on the individual and the type of exercises we are performing
But the fear mongering that some fitness expert are spreading about shoulders problems due to scapula movement, is absolutely ridiculous and an objective lie.
More of a claim than actual truth
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If your trainer or fitness guru still tell you to “lock your shoulders” find another trainer. Like really

17/08/2021

Splits squats are a very underrated family of exercises.
The multitude of variation that we can use make these exercises suitable for a variety of goals, individual and specific needs.
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Here a brief explanation of the 3 major variation of the split squat
If you find this helpful please like and follow as it means a lot to me 👍
Also feel free to ask any questions

11/08/2021

Just having a laugh…
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09/08/2021

06/08/2021

Do you have to squat, bench and deadlift?

Although I’m a big fan of biomechanics and drowning colourful arrows on pictures, I think that a foundation of strength in the basic lift should be a priority for the majority of peoples
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Out of lockdown boredom I’ve been trough some old training video and I’ve realised how much time I’ve spent getting stronger at the main lifts
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I wonder where I would be now in terms of physique and strength, if I wouldn’t go trough a period of strength training
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I still think that squat bench and deadlift are not the best tool specifically for building muscles.
But when performed well, with the right intensity, volume and technique are absolutely phenomenal exercises
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Do you think is necessary to squat bench and deadlift for overall development?

05/08/2021

04/08/2021

31/07/2021

Please….stop…I can’t…🥺
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I think it is in our nature to divide everything in right or wrong, good or bad, black or white.
But the reality more often then not doesn’t work like that.
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The insuline argument often presented by keto zealots is a perfect example of that.
Insuline will not make you fat, that’s an empirical truth
excessive caloric intake will
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That doesn’t mean that a low carb diet can be a valuable tool for some people and in some specific situations, but the bottom line is always to manipulate caloric intake either for weight loss or weight gain
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If you consume more calories that you expend, even without ever spiking your insulin up (which is impossible by the way), you will still gain weight
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Control your portions (and by proxy your calories ), do some kind of physical activity, manage your stress level and stop worrying about the minutia

28/07/2021

Difference between lats bias row and upper back row 💪