Strength

Barry McGuigan’s Favorite Exercise – Bodyweight Dips

Tuesday, February 23, 2010
By MotleyHealth

Barry McGuigan is still one of the best boxers to have come out of Ireland. His professional career started in 1981, and in 1982 he won 8 fights, 7 of which were by knockout. In 1985 he finally won the WBA title in the featherweight division. His total fight record was 32 wins and... »

Weight Training Push & Pull Split Routine

Saturday, November 14, 2009
By MotleyHealth
Weight Training Push & Pull Split Routine

Once you start weight training more intensively it becomes essential to split your routines into more than one session per week. This is to avoid overtraining, which occurs when repeatedly exercising your muscles before they have fully recovered. Splitting the routine this way allows more regular training, as although the day after training your pushing... »

The Top 20 Most Popular Weightlifting Books

Sunday, August 16, 2009
By MotleyHealth
The Top 20 Most Popular Weightlifting Books

If you are interesting in starting weight training, or are a seasoned lifter that needs a new focus, then you need to look no further than this list of weight training books. Each one is an excellent resource on weight training. From the specifics, such as Treat Your Own Rotator Cuff to the more... »

The Eccentric (Negatives) Weight Training Method

Thursday, August 6, 2009
By MotleyHealth

Eccentric, or negative, movements are when you lower the weight, or bring it back to the starting position. It is the opposite of lifting a weight. Negative movements unleash the power of the other half of your repetitions, the lowering phase. »

Sylvester Stallone / Rocky Balboa Strength Workouts

Monday, August 3, 2009
By MotleyHealth
Sylvester Stallone / Rocky Balboa Strength Workouts

Sylvester Stallone is one of modern cinema’s great action heroes. He first shot to fame in Rocky in 1976, and then continued his success through the Rocky franchise as well as the Rambo series, which started with the drawing of First Blood in 1982. Stallone’s physical appearance altered significantly between his first and second Rambo... »

Military Strength Training Exercises

Wednesday, May 20, 2009
By MotleyHealth

There is a very simple reason military boot camps have become a popular way to get in shape – they are extremely effective. TV’s The Fit Club brought in Harvey Walden, ex-military drill instructor, to help get people into shape. Although his approach may not work well to motivate everyone, his simple methods (with a... »

Back Building Exercises

Monday, May 18, 2009
By MotleyHealth
Back Building Exercises

The back is so often neglected. People focus on building biceps, chest and abs, but forget that the back is key to many exercises that help to grow the other target areas. A strong back is essential also to develop a more athletic, functional strength. The back is like the core, but of the... »

Bicep Workout for Explosive Guns

Monday, March 16, 2009
By MotleyHealth

With summer fast approaching it is time to work on your biceps in readiness for T-shirt weather. Biceps are possibly the easiest muscle to build and they are not concealed under a layer of subcutaneous fat either. Big biceps can be both functional and aesthetic. Rafa Nadal puts his biceps to good use on the... »

Strength Training for Women – Debunking 10 Lifting Weighting Myths

Saturday, February 28, 2009
By MotleyHealth
Strength Training for Women – Debunking 10 Lifting Weighting Myths

Many women think that weight training is an exercise activity for men only. However this simply is not true. Weight training is not only a great way to get in shape, it also boosts metabolism to help lose weight. Also, being stronger makes everyday tasks easier for you, whether it is carrying a baby... »

Push Ups / Press Ups – Bodyweight Strength Workouts

Monday, February 23, 2009
By MotleyHealth
Push Ups / Press Ups – Bodyweight Strength Workouts

Push ups (a.k.a. press ups) are one of the core bodyweight exercises. They are often overlooked by people looking to improve strength and conditioning, even though they are the staple exercise in the military and martial arts school. Push ups can strengthen the back, shoulders, triceps and forearms. Push ups are common in both... »

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