So in the last 24 hours, Social Distancing protocols are officially extended until April 30th. That’s certain to put a damper on a lot of things for many of you who might be reading this. Whatever plans you might’ve made in advance that involve a social gathering of sorts will most likely be postponed. WereContinue reading “Six Ways To Work Through Isolation”
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Stuck Without A Gym? Try This!
How’s everybody? If you’re reading this I really do hope you’re safe and healthy. If you’re living anywhere in New York (state and city), New Jersey or Connecticut, then you know by now that all three of these states have ordered that all gyms and fitness centers are to close indefinitely, possibly for the nextContinue reading “Stuck Without A Gym? Try This!”
Back Extensions For A Stronger Workout!
Reviewing The Basics Of The Back Extension The 45 Degree Back Extension Station. You’ve probably seen one or two in almost every commercial and independent gym you’ve ever been to. You probably are aware by now that Back Extensions really are a fantastic exercise for strengthening your entire posterior chain. So not only does itContinue reading “Back Extensions For A Stronger Workout!”
Power Cleans And Mobility Loss: Starting Strength – Phase 2
Welcome to the latest article in my Rebuild Series. If you haven’t read my previous article yet, I restarted my training just six weeks ago, after a torn cartilage in my right wrist put me on the shelf for three months. My program of choice was the very popular Starting Strength template, created by former PowerlifterContinue reading “Power Cleans And Mobility Loss: Starting Strength – Phase 2”
High Calorie Chocolate Protein Shake
Welcome to my first of what will hopefully be many nutrition based articles! If you’d rather watch instead of read, you can by clicking here: If you’re reading this then chances are you’re looking for extra size and strength. There’s also a chance that some of you might not be taking in enough calories inContinue reading “High Calorie Chocolate Protein Shake”
Brandon Lilly Visits Savage City Strength – October 29th, 2017
About thirty people, maybe a little more, showed up in a torrential downpour on a Sunday morning to meet Powerlifter and Cube Method innovator Brandon Lilly at Savage City Strength in Hillsborough, NJ. All I can say was it was absolutely worth it. He covered a lot of ground, from lifting technique, to his updatedContinue reading “Brandon Lilly Visits Savage City Strength – October 29th, 2017”
My Visit To Savage City Strength
Hardcore gyms. Things such as the internet, YouTube, and other forms of social media are known to get lots of flack, sometimes for very good reasons. Heck, before I made the decision to become a personal trainer I had shunned social media alone for more than two years! But upon my return to it, alongContinue reading “My Visit To Savage City Strength”
The Three Things I Wish I Knew Upon Entering The Fitness World
Hey there! Been a short while since I last wrote in here, work got in the way. But now that I’m free for the next two months I hope to get a few more of these in. So lately I’ve been reflecting on my journey from novice wannabe bodybuilder to wanting to be as big as possibleContinue reading “The Three Things I Wish I Knew Upon Entering The Fitness World”
All About Your First Powerlifting Meet Pt.2
Hey there and welcome to Pt. 2 of this little minseries, geared toward all things preparing for your initiation into the Powerlifting family! In the previous post we talked a bit about why we do what we do, our all around positive attitudes toward everyone regardless of their strength/performance levels, as well as a brief yet simple runContinue reading “All About Your First Powerlifting Meet Pt.2”
Mike Alexander 