by T. Justin Cooper, MS, CSCS, CES, PES | Apr 27, 2020 | Building Lean Muscle, Fat Loss, Injury Prevention
Push-ups are one of the most effective, versatile, and now, most frequently challenged exercises. Push-up challenges can be seen all over the internet, ranging from James Harrison doing push-ups with his kids on his back to police spreading awareness to mental health....
by T. Justin Cooper, MS, CSCS, CES, PES | Mar 17, 2020 | Bodybuilding, Building Lean Muscle
If you are looking for an exercise you can do at-home or in the gym to help strengthen your glutes and keep your knees and hips healthy, this drill is for you. All you need is a mini band. đ Lateral Band Walks The glutes are a prime mover for many essential human...
by T. Justin Cooper, MS, CSCS, CES, PES | Apr 22, 2019 | Sports Performance
Everyone wants a stronger core, right? You might have heard the phrase, “Everything comes from the core”. There is some merit to this statement. After all, training your core can also help you get a six-pack, right? No, not that six pack! Of course,...
by T. Justin Cooper, MS, CSCS, CES, PES | Oct 8, 2018 | Injury Prevention
Exercise technique is often a hot topic of discussion in the fitness industry. It invokes a lot of confusion and questions such as, “What exactly is “proper technique?” or “Does form actually matter?” Before discussing why form is...
by T. Justin Cooper, MS, CSCS, CES, PES | Aug 2, 2017 | Bodybuilding, Building Lean Muscle, Fat Loss, Powerlifting, Program Design
Part I: What Are Inverted Rows? The inverted row is a bodyweight horizontal pulling exercise, primarily involving the upper-back, lats, and biceps. Your core musculature and various stabilizers are also under a significant demand, which can increase based on the...
