Posts in “Squat”
Nice Little Barbell Complex – Workout Wednesday
I’m not going to lie – this is currently my favourite things to do as a second warm-up. I started introducing it into a couple of my clients plans as it gets the whole body “warmed up” – but then it’s also a little mean as we use the 20kg barbell! This barbell complex contains […]
Read articleWorkout Wednesday – Don’t Fall Off The Ladder!
Right, I’m back with another wicked Wednesday workout, and this one is pretty intense so make sure you’re ready for it! Its called the ladder workout because each round you complete, you take a step closer to the finish….like what I did there?! Round 1 will be the 1st exercise followed by 30s rest, round […]
Read articleReps? Sets? Strength & Hypertrophy Training – What You Need To Know
In today’s world of social media, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube (just to name a few) it is so easy to think you know what you are doing in the gym. Truthfully, I think people may still be a little confused about how to reach their goal and how to progress their training in a logical […]
Read articleThe Two Dumbbell Workout
Right guys, you know I like to keep my weekly workouts, short, intense and to the point; so here is a workout with just 2 dumbbells and 4 movements… sound pretty simple yeah? This dumbbell workout is going to be pretty intense but is a full body workout and can hit all of those big […]
Read articleSplit Squat or Back Squat – Which Should I Do?
Recently I have been loving listening to my podcasts. I am a massive badger when it comes strength and conditioning (S&C) and personal training books, podcasts, blogs or anytime of information source. Out of all the podcasts I have listened to recently one has most certainly stuck in the memory. The theme of the podcast […]
Read articleAlex’s Holiday Training Sessions
The big question I am sure you are dying to know, does a personal trainer still training, even when they are on holiday? Sorry to disappoint but, I certainly do. Here are my three workouts I did whilst I was away last week, my key holiday training sessions. Having skin like mine means I cannot spend […]
Read article3 Short, Sharp Fitness Blasts
Summer is upon us and like myself, most people are loving the idea of taking advantage of the longer days, warmer weather and feeling fitter, stronger and generally more awesome! With this beautiful weather were experiencing you might want to keep you gym sessions short, sharp and to the point so here are a few […]
Read articleDon’t Skip Leg Day!
Everyone who has trained with me in one way or another knows that I think squats are the king of exercises! If I’m honest though, I love lunges too – in any variety…that said, I also love deadlifts, glute bridges, calf raises – in fact…I love most lower body exercises! So many favourites and so […]
Read articleRace For Fitness Training Advice!
Summer is coming and things are hotting up already here at motive8. As you may be aware we have started our Race For Fitness campaign, with eight teams competing and only one will win! There is a great buzz in and around the studio, everyone is getting mega competitive with their fitness testing. So here is my training advice […]
Read article45 minutes In The Gym!
What would be my favourite ‘go-to’ strength session…So you have 45 minutes, an empty gym (heaven I know…), music blasting, tones of motivation but no programme to follow – what do you do? If you are ever in this position or you have ever been in this position hopefully this blog about what I would do […]
Read articleGet Ready For The Burn! Kettlebell and Barbell Workout
Hi guys, it’s Louis and here’s your weekly dose of Workout Wednesday! For those of you who know me, I like to get the most out of my workouts when I’m taking a class. But this also goes for me when I’m training myself as I’d rather get the work done as quick as possible […]
Read articleOlympic Lifting Variations
Before we look at the Olympic lifting variations, I thought I’d give you a brief history of Olympic lifting. Olympic weightlifting has been included in the Olympics since the first Modern Olympics in 1896 and is now a permanent feature in the games since. When we talk about Weightlifting as a sport we are referring […]
Read articleTweaking Your Squat – Squat Variations
Having some form of squat in your training session is probably the one of most important movement to include. The squat is a compound movement which means it requires multiple joints to fire at once. Squatting with any type of free weight (barbell/dumbbell/kettlebell) activates your trunk muscles, so can be really effective at strength and […]
Read articleHello Legs Workout
Picture: https://pixabay.com/en/feet-legs-foot-water-pool-swim-186238/ It’s no secret that my favourite muscle groups to work are legs and shoulders. Knowing that everyone will have a renewed fondness for the gym in the next few weeks, I focused on those two areas first and then threw in some core exercises for good measure (and for a bit of “active rest”) when […]
Read articleFull Body Kettlebell Workout!
I’ve just spent an awesome three days at a fitness weekend. It’s a chance for me to unwind, generally have fun, be taught rather than teaching, and get ideas for clients and classes! As such, here’s a kettlebell workout based on the classes that I participated in. Anyone who knows me knows I LOVE Kettlebells […]
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