Leg Day – A Lesson in Self-Talk
By MaXimus Mark Its Leg day.. again! Yay! Whoopy, a chance to test my true strength. I feel like shit, I cant be arsed, I feel like going home, I ask myself, “why do it to yourself?” You see, my body knows the pain that is to come, my mind shuts it out and says, […]
Front Squats
Today I discuss front squats and the differences in the set-up. I refer to the two styles as the “olympic” set up and the “bodybuilders” set up. When squatting, do control the weight down and exploded up. Think, “stand up!” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqPNDLCK76M Mark PS. Hit the facebook “like” button!
Donkey Calves Raise
George Mariolis from Definition Training Headquarters taught me this exercise. Its a great exercise to work the calves and hit them from a different angle. Tip for training calves… Train them with a set tempo, example, 2 seconds up, 2 seconds pause, 2 seconds down, 2 seconds pause. This tempo would be written as 2222 […]
Barbell Bicep Curl
In this video I explain the fundamentals of performing a Barbell Bicep Curl… Simple I know, but you would be surprised at the additional points I cover to maximise muscle stimulation and effectiveness. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgLC3_rna2c PS. Sign up to Eat Your Way To Abs the seminar today by hitting the “Ask Mark” tab. For more information […]
Lat Pull Down
Today’s video teaches a fairly basic exercise that is performed incorrectly due to a number of reasons. In this video I explain the importance of keeping your scapula tight (this is something that is wash over a lot of the time!) Remember, hook your scapula “down and into your underpants” when performing a lat pull […]
No Money Stretch
In this clip I demonstrate the “no money” stretch. This is great for loosening up your scapula before training chest, back or shoulders. Remember to keep your elbows in tight to your body. If you are really tight and have noticeably rounded shoulders, perform this stretch three times per week. If you dont feel it […]
