Training Journal
16 articles tagged “form-guide”-
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Bulgarian Split Squats: Why They Hurt and Why They Work
Why Bulgarian split squats burn so much more than a regular lunge, plus setup, balance fixes, and a loading plan to get better fast.
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Bent-Over Rows: Form Guide for a Stronger Back
Bent-over row form broken down: hinge setup, pull path, grip options, common mistakes, and how to program rows for a stronger back.
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Bench Press Basics: Setup, Arch and Bar Path
Bench press setup explained: shoulder blade position, arch, grip width, bar path, and the mistakes that stall progress.
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Overhead Press Form: Mobility Checks and Cues
Overhead press form broken down with the mobility checks to run first, bar path cues, and fixes for the most common press faults.
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Push-Up Form: Fixes for Sagging Hips and Flared Elbows
Fix the two most common push-up faults — sagging hips and flared elbows — with setup cues, drills and a progression plan.
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Pull-Up Progression: From Dead Hang to First Rep
A structured progression from dead hang to your first strict pull-up, with weekly steps, drills and the mistakes that stall people.
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How to Do a Proper Plank (and 8 Progressions)
Proper plank form plus 8 progressions from beginner to advanced, so you keep building core strength instead of just holding longer.
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Lunge Variations: 7 Types and When to Use Them
Seven lunge variations explained — walking, reverse, curtsy, lateral and more — with the form cues and use case for each.
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How to Brace Your Core for Heavy Lifts
Bracing isn't sucking in your stomach. Here's the 360-degree breath, the Valsalva maneuver explained, and how to practice bracing safely.
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Hip Thrusts: Setup, Form and Loading Guide
How to set up and load a hip thrust correctly, plus the mistakes that turn it into a lower-back exercise instead of a glute builder.
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Romanian Deadlifts: Form Guide and Programming Tips
Master the Romanian deadlift: hip hinge setup, bar path, the mistakes that flatten your hamstring stretch, and how to program it.
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How to Deadlift Safely: Setup, Grip and Common Mistakes
A full deadlift walkthrough: bar setup, grip options, hip hinge mechanics, and the mistakes that most often cause back strain.
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Farmer's Carries: Grip, Posture and Programming
Farmer's carries build grip, trunk stability and posture in one simple movement. Setup, common mistakes, variations and a weekly programming plan.
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How to Squat With Proper Form: A Step-by-Step Guide
A step-by-step breakdown of squat setup, descent and drive, the 4 most common mistakes, and how to program squats week to week.
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Face Pulls: The Shoulder Health Exercise Everyone Skips
Face pulls fix rounded shoulders and cranky rotator cuffs in under 5 minutes a session. Setup, cues, mistakes and where they fit in your week.
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Goblet Squats: The Best Squat Variation for Beginners
Goblet squats teach depth, bracing and knee tracking with one dumbbell. Here's exact setup, cues, common mistakes and how to program them.
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