Posts in “Building Muscle”
Training For Bigger Arms!
It’s officially summer time which can only mean one thing, tight short sleeve shirts for the garden parties and BBQs. Whether you’re raising a glass or a burger, we all want to look a little “swole” to impress on-lookers and earn some ego-boosting compliments. When training for bigger arms it’s important to remember that the […]
Read articleHow To Cook The Perfect Steak
How many times have you brought home a lovely, juicy looking steak only to end up chewing on what resembles a flip flop after its cooked? After an absolute steal of a buy at the market, my new quest is to cook the perfect steak. My aim is medium rare so cooking times may vary […]
Read articleTurning Chicken Legs Into Tree Trunks
Introduction When you ask what someone’s favourite body part to train is, especially gents, the the usual reply is chest or arms; or in my case, back. Very rarely will someone reply with legs, despite the fact that legs make up half of your body! Legs create a powerful base which has some transfer to […]
Read articleGet Toned With Tuna
In the name of protein variety, I’ve been experimenting with alternatives to the same old chicken breast. As I delve deeper into incorporating seafood into my diet, I’ve settled upon a regular daily servings of either prawns or tuna. Whilst tuna is a pretty staple fish source, it’s fun to experiment with different ways of […]
Read articleSculpted Backside Workout
You may have seen that the girls here at Motive8 are teaching “bum sculpting” classes for Sweaty Betty this month. We’ve been very excited about it! However, it’s always difficult planning a session in a new place. We have to consider kit (or lack of it), the space available, expected amount of people and their […]
Read article4 Moves For A Bigger Chest
A bigger chest is a popular goal for a lot of gym goers, with a chiseled sets of pectorals defining for many people what an athletic physique should look like. For some people blessed with the genetics of Zeus they only have to do a few cable flyes, some press ups then pound a protein […]
Read articleProtein Based Snack Alternatives
I am firm believer that without healthy alternatives to snacks, the average gym goer will have a tough time sticking to a clean eating diet. As I also fall into this category, I decided to try some protein based snack alternatives for some of my go to healthy snacks and foods. 1. Protein pancakes In the […]
Read articleHamstring Focused Leg Day
As with the upper body, the lower body’s “mirror muscles” such as the quadriceps on the front of the thighs tend to get a lot more attention during training. Being quad dominant can increase your risk of suffering numerous injuries, especially if you are also involved in playing sports. The posterior leg muscles such as […]
Read articleAlex’s 20 Minute Super Fast Squat Workout
Have you ever been really short on time but still wanted to get a good workout in? Perhaps you got caught up in meetings or just couldn’t get out of the office? Well look no further, because I’ve got the perfect 20 minute super fast squat workout for you. It’s quick, its effective and it’ll […]
Read articleThai Prawn Stir Fry
When I think about making a protein-rich meal to have after my workout or for tea, my mind usually wanders to the popular sources such as chicken and beef. In my quest to write my food blog I decided to try something different. This is something that I haven’t really cooked with before. Here’s my […]
Read articleBig Back and Boulder Shoulders
When looking to build a strong looking physique, the key areas are a big back and boulder shoulders. Building these two muscle groups will help create a V taper in your upper body and create the illusion of a bigger, more muscular body. Placing more emphasis on back training rather than “mirror” muscles such as […]
Read articleQuick and Easy Pre Workout Meals
We’ve all been in the position where we have a workout planned but havent eaten enough beforehand or are just not sure what to eat to get the most out of our training. A properly timed pre workout meal with the right nutrients can really boost your workout. So here are a few ideas for […]
Read articleStrength Circuit Workout
Think circuit training is just for classes and cardio development, think again! Here’s a 5 exercise full body strength circuit workout designed to build real strength in every major muscle group. You’ll rest for 20-30 seconds between exercises, and for 3-4 minutes between circuits. Enjoy! 1. Squat – 10 reps The King of all exercises, […]
Read articleResistance band glute workout
“I like big butts and I cannot lie.” Glute training is all the new hype. Women of Instagram are seen flaunting tiny waists and bodacious curves. “Strong is the new skinny” they all quote. I think a few men are actually getting into training lower body too. To grow your glutes, weekly training should include […]
Read articleShoulder Workout
For this workout blog I’ve decided to explain the strength program that myself and my personal training client Sam are currently following to try hit our strength goals – new year, new PBs! Firstly as a disclaimer I didn’t create this program, it is an adaptation on Wendler’s 531 program. There are numerous ways this […]
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