The pull-up is what many experienced trainers refer to as the “king of upper body exercises.” Although the common gym narrative is to test your worth by finding out how much you bench press, there’s so much more athleticism, utility, and overall transfer from testing your pull-up ability. It’s a movement that can truly separate the beginners from…
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There’s no question Ronnie Coleman is one of the greatest bodybuilders in history. With eight consecutive Mr. Olympia victories to his name in the late 20th century and early 2000s (1998-2005), Coleman is tied for the most-ever titles with fellow legend Lee Haney. Retirement hasn’t always been kind to the 58-year-old Coleman, however. Since he formally stepped away…
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At 10 years old, many children probably aren’t thinking about picking up heavy objects and lifting them repeatedly. When not in a fifth-grade classroom, they might be outside riding their bikes or watching anime while eating a “delicious” bowl of sugary cereal. Powerlifter Jordan Mica might still do these things whenever he gets a chance, but he’s certainly…
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Sharing a full recap of our latest Disney cruise: the 3-night Baja cruise from San Diego. Just a heads up that this post wasn’t sponsored or comped (I wish lol) – just sharing our experience since I know many of you also love a lil Disney magic.  Hi friends and hello back in the real…
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In terms of upper-body prowess and energy, powerlifter Joseph Tumbarello understands what he wants. If one were to peruse his general social media without any context of his career, goals, or ambitions, one would see an athlete wholeheartedly committed to maximizing his chest strength through the bench press by seemingly any means necessary. The chest-focused brick house of…
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