Kurt Weber, Author at T NATION

Tip: Half-Kneeling Single-Arm Press

Kurt Weber — Wed, 24 Oct 2018 17:15:00 +0000

Most "functional exercises" these days exist solely for clicks and likes. This one is an exception. Use the single-arm press in the half-kneeling position to hit both the shoulder and the core with quality reps.

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Tip: Stability Ball Cable Rotation

Kurt Weber — Wed, 20 Jun 2018 17:15:00 +0000

The cable chop sounds great on paper, but when it comes to the execution it's less of a core exercise and more of an arm blaster. Also, the resistance changes drastically from beginning to end. With this method, the Swiss ball acts as a cam similar to what you'd find on a machine, giving you

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Tip: The Kettlebell Flye

Kurt Weber — Tue, 05 Jun 2018 17:15:00 +0000

The open grip and wrist positioning of the kettlebell flye takes the grip and forearm out of the movement, keeping the focus primarily on the chest through the entire range of motion. Give it a shot.

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Tip: The Zercher Good Morning

Kurt Weber — Sat, 21 Oct 2017 02:15:00 +0000

The word "Zercher" refers to the location of the barbell during lifts – the crooks of the elbows – as in the popular Zercher squat. But the Zercher position can be used for many exercises, even the good morning. In the traditional good morning, the bar is held on your back in the back squat

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Tip: Inverted Row Modification

Kurt Weber — Mon, 11 Sep 2017 20:15:00 +0000

Blow up your lats with this simple modification: Start by hanging directly under the bar with your hips up and feet tucked under your hamstrings. As you begin to row, push away with your feet while keeping your hips up, aiming for the bar to touch your belly button. This alters the bar path, placing

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Tip: 6 Moves to Unlock Tight Hips

Kurt Weber — Fri, 01 Sep 2017 17:15:00 +0000

Hips feeling tight and beat up? Here are six quick drills to get them feeling better that'll hit your adductors, psoas complex, piriformis and more.

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Tip: The 5-Angle Flye

Kurt Weber — Fri, 25 Aug 2017 17:15:00 +0000

Want to maximize chest recruitment? Do 5-angle flyes. Various angles of adduction are necessary to maximally recruit the pecs from the clavicle to the sternum. This exercise will hit most of them to stimulate new growth. As you fatigue in one position, adjust the angle to a new position: high, mid, low or someone between

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Tip: Loosen Up Stiff Shoulders in 2 Minutes

Kurt Weber — Wed, 12 Jul 2017 20:15:00 +0000

Frozen shoulders, impingements, and rotator injuries all lead to shoulder immobility. And lack of mobility often leads to more lack of mobility. Take two minutes before your workouts to keep your shoulders happy. Just run through these quick drills.

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Tip: The Ultimate Push-Up Finisher

Kurt Weber — Sun, 02 Jul 2017 17:00:00 +0000

The idea here is to boost volume by adding a lot of push-ups to the end of your chest workout. Like a whole lot of push-ups. To accomplish that, we'll add a band and use a form of Tabata training. Place a band about knee-height between a safety rack. Put the band under your hips.

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Tip: The Banded Face Pull

Kurt Weber — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 17:15:00 +0000

The standard face pull performed with a rope or handles is great for back development and posture. Here's how to make it even better. Reach your hands through a band, anchoring the band along the outside of the wrists. Turn your palms down. Now use the standard "elbows up and out" form, pulling to your

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