Pushing the envelope is what street workouts are all about. Just doing pull-ups and push-ups are not notable task any more. We want to see more. People want more tricks and feats than simple cookie cutter workouts that once dominated a past era. With the rise of Youtube, this demand has easily been met and over-indulged to some extent. So, to see something new is, is really something new. The Bar-barians have done just that in this video. And different factors to usual workout is what they seem to do best at times. They are on the forefront for pushing innovation. This video is exactly an example of that. The amazing thing is this is not a performance video but rather a regular workout day that they just happened to videotape. Yet is still remains a wonder to see. Check out the film short and you will understand why these gentlemen are at the top of the game right now.
This is a question that I have always wanted to present to many of the growing advocates of the Cross-fit culture. I have seen this exercise done in almost all of their respective videos and seen it as a main stay part of Cross-fit routine. My question is, for it to be so prevalent, why is it always done wrong? Why is there even a name for an exercise done incorrectly? By no means do I mean to knock the Cross-fit lifestyle, but this being part of it definitely warrants an eye opening discussion. The doctor in this video, not only addresses what I speak of here, but also speaks to the possible injuries that could come with such a jerky motioned movement that is displayed doing this so called exercise. If this has been a question you have wanted answering, this video is taylor made just for you. Enjoy the education and please use proper form y’all.
In the fitness world, complacency is the knife in the back of any fair weather fitness associate. When a workout gets into the realm of the humdrum, it yields less results, produces a distinct lack of interest and promotes a defeatist attitude. A true staple of home fitness is the pull up. It works so many muscles and is a raw producer of strength in the entire upper body. The only problem is that so many individuals under utilize this exercise in the variety of variations that can be done. Put simply, make it interesting y’all. These videos below will show you many of the different movements this age old workout can benefit. From stabilizing muscles to the obliques, this exercise can work it all from the waist up and hopefully these videos will inspire and inform my viewers to add this fundamental exercise back into their regimens.
David Letterman has been an icon on the late night scene for years. Is it his sarcastic wit, his gap tooth signature laugh or maybe just those infamous top ten list. Going with the logic of it being the top ten list, I hope to be around for at least half of his tenure. At one point, you couldn’t escape the internet Diggs column top ten list of everything under the sun. Now that the fad has somewhat fizzled out, I am quickly remembering why most people liked them. They are useful and interesting. In the case of today’s video, a top ten list of bodyweight exercises, it is compiled of some very helpful and fundamental movements. Kevin Gianni presents them in his usual energy and informative manner, along with a dash of fun. All of this is why he is a mainstay on youtube and one of the best internet trainers out. Enjoy the info.
I haven’t just posted exercises on my blog for a long time. This blog is where I usually post discussions or documentaries for the most part. Today however, I will post some pull-ups. That’s right, some pull-ups. They are a bit different and I will be giving these a try this summer. I have done some variations close to these, but these are still unique. These have a Ninja Warrior feel to them, if you are familiar with the show. The stabilizing muscles are what really come into play here. Try these out with me and leave your comments on how you like them. If these are really useful, I will post more of them. Enjoy.
