Monday, March 31, 2014

The 5-5-5 Pull-up variation

Here's a fun little varation of pull-ups that will help you break through plateus and increase strength.

Friday, March 28, 2014

Thursday, March 27, 2014

1 arm quadruple clap push-ups


I was playing around with clapping push ups and thought about trying a 1 arm quadruple clap (clapping behind the back, in front of the chest, behind the back and in front of the chest before coming down) push up. I sort of hit 5 reps.

Feet Together Planche Push-up Variations


Playing around with a full planche (feet together instead of straddled) push up variation.

Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Really BMI? Really?


At 5 feet and 7 inches tall and weighting in at around 190 pounds with about a10 percent body fat I'm considered obese by the Body Mass Index or BMI if you will. According to the BMI I'd have to lose 40 pounds to be considered at a fit and healhty body mass. I don't see it!

Straddle Presses to Handstands


I decided to finish up my handbalancing practice this morning with 6 sets of 5 for straddle presses to handstands. Here's the final set of the day. I have to say, 2 sloppy ones and 3 pretty good ones; ain't to shabby.