7 Strength Training Habits for Women Who Lift the Things!

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1. Get your warm-up in before you start lifting. It doesn’t have to be too long. Do 3-5 rounds of some dynamic warm-up drills and then hit the iron. This will prep you for your lifts, bring your core temp up, prevent injury, warm-up your joints, and get your mind ready for your training session. 2. Track your workouts! So … Read More

Band Resisted Dumbbell 1.5 Romanian Deadlift

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Have you ever added a resistance band to your exercises? If not, you should. It’s a great tool to enhance your training!   I’m using @nick_tumminello amazing NT Loop to add resistance to my Romanian Deadlifts. I looped the band around a slide-out tray inside the storage compartment in my RV. #improvising No NT Loop, no problem, a super band (a band without … Read More

4 tips for improving your Push-up Strength!

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Struggling with your push-ups STRONG friend, I got you?! This blog is for you if you want to improve your push-up game. Get more reps and/or master your form! 1️⃣ 𝐃𝐎 𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐌 𝐎𝐅𝐓𝐄𝐍 – more than once a week, please! Need I say more! 2️⃣ 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐥 by doing other upper body exercises, such as chest and shoulders … Read More

Where’s the meat?!

Dang it, there’s no “Where’s the Meat?!” GIF, lol! Before we jump into the blog today, let me tell you how the “Where’s the Meat?!” quote came to be. Some friends and colleagues of mine were on a biz trip, and one of the girls suggested we go to this one restaurant that they found in Venice Beach. They said that … Read More

3 Ways to Crush Your Push-up Game!

Hey girlfriend, Do you think you’ll be stuck at the five push-up mark forever? Or maybe you haven’t got your first one yet. Well, I’ve got news for you, you won’t be there forever, especially after I share my 3 no-fail ways to get more quality reps under your belt. Over here, with me as your coach, we don’t do … Read More

Workout Wednesday: Kettlebell Double Header Circuit

Kettlebell Double Header Y’all are gonna love this one! I put and did this lil number together at the RV before I went on an almost 8-mile hike up Exit Glacier. Didn’t know we were going until after or else I might have waited to do this one the next day. Lol! If you love Kettlebell work, even if you don’t … Read More

Workout Wednesday: No Gym No Problem Bodyweight Workout 💪🏾

Hey y’all Happy Hump Day! I put together a quickie workout right outside of my RV, using a picnic table. All you need is your beautiful self. No dumbells, no bars, nothing wrong with them. I love the barbell, but this workout is great when you don’t have access to any equipment! You ready?! Let’s get it done! 1. BW … Read More

5 Bodyweight Strength Training Workouts

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Need some Total Body Minimal Equipment workouts during this trying time?! I got you, STRONG friend! Or if you… Don’t know where or how to get started with strength training, I’ve got you covered. Start right where you are, with your body weight for resistance. Master the basic movements such as squats, pull-ups, inverted rows, hinging push-ups, to name just … Read More

5 Ways to get your first pull up

Let’s clear the air about pull ups. Women can do pull ups! Ladies don’t feel defeated. It’s just gonna take some work. Some will say “we can’t, we don’t have the upper body strength.” Sure, maybe not at first, but over time we have the capacity to get strong and be able to do them!   If you’re up for … Read More

Workout Wednesday: Sliding and Burning Legs

Hi y’all! Happy Hump Day! I’ve got a leg and glute workout for you. Like the title says, you’ll be sliding and burning – lol! So, grab your paper plates, Valslides, or a washcloth and let’s work that lower body! Your glorious glutes, hamstrings, and your quads! 🍑💪🏾 ** Complete 5 rounds ** Rest as needed – preferably at the … Read More