Bronwen Blunt, Author at T NATION https://www.t-nation.com/author/bronwen-blunt/ T Nation Articles Fri, 17 Jun 2022 20:12:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.9.7 https://www.t-nation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/favicon.ico Bronwen Blunt, Author at T NATION https://www.t-nation.com/author/bronwen-blunt/ 32 32 Tip: The Seated Cable Face Pull https://www.t-nation.com/training/tip-the-seated-cable-face-pull/ Wed, 15 May 2019 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.t-nation.com/uncategorized/tip-the-seated-cable-face-pull/ If your anterior and medial deltoids are overpowering, try starting your next shoulder workout with this. Starting your workout with an exercise to target your weaknesses will help fix muscular imbalances and reduce your risk of injuries and chronic pain. The seated position helps isolate the rear delts and forces you to engage your core

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]]> Tip: The Curtsy Lunge https://www.t-nation.com/training/tip-the-curtsy-lunge/ Sun, 20 Jan 2019 18:15:00 +0000 https://www.t-nation.com/uncategorized/tip-the-curtsy-lunge/ Add curtsy lunges to your routine if you're looking to build a strong backside. This lunge variation activates the glute medius and adductors and also challenges your mobility, stability, and strength. Holding the weight overhead will increase strength and stability in the shoulders and core as well. Beginners should start with body weight and then

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]]> Tip: CBD For Lifters https://www.t-nation.com/supplements/tip-cbd-for-lifters/ Fri, 12 Oct 2018 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.t-nation.com/uncategorized/tip-cbd-for-lifters/ Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of 104 chemical compounds known as cannabinoids found in marijuana plants. CBD lacks psychoactive properties and won't get you high the way THC does. This is appealing for people who want to experience the benefits from the plant without the side effects. What benefits? It's an emerging field, but people have

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]]> Tip: Fat Facts For Lifters https://www.t-nation.com/supplements/tip-fat-facts-for-lifters/ Fri, 03 Aug 2018 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.t-nation.com/uncategorized/tip-fat-facts-for-lifters/ What Does Fat Even Do? Let's go back to the basics: Fat is important for vitamin absorption, brain function, energy, and also hair and skin health. Getting the right amount and types into any diet can be tricky. Athletes often add too much, too little, or choose sources that aren't beneficial for their specific goal.

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]]> Tip: The Bradford Press https://www.t-nation.com/training/tip-the-bradford-press/ Sat, 28 Apr 2018 17:15:00 +0000 https://www.t-nation.com/uncategorized/tip-the-bradford-press/ This is a great exercise for warm-ups, shoulder mobility and stability, and for hypertrophy. I would suggest using the same grip width as you use on your bench press, but it will depend on your range of motion. Elbows should be beneath the wrists in the front and back position. Press the bar up just

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]]> Tip: Banded GHR Sit-Ups https://www.t-nation.com/training/tip-banded-ghr-sit-ups/ Mon, 10 Jul 2017 17:15:00 +0000 https://www.t-nation.com/uncategorized/tip-banded-ghr-sit-ups/ This is a great exercise for strength and hypertrophy, and it'll give you more time under tension in your ab routine. You'll need a band and a GHR (glute-ham raise) station. Secure the band under the machine or to a dumbbell and wrap it around your torso. You're going to use a slow and controlled

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]]> Tip: The Paused Sumo Deadlift https://www.t-nation.com/training/tip-the-paused-sumo-deadlift/ Thu, 22 Jun 2017 20:15:00 +0000 https://www.t-nation.com/uncategorized/tip-the-paused-sumo-deadlift/ Add paused sumo deadlifts as an accessory to your routine to build your posterior chain, increase strength and improve technique. It's a great exercise for glute and hamstring development. Start off light until you're comfortable with the movement and pick a weight around 50-70% of your 1RM for working sets.

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]]> Tip: The Inverted Pull-Up https://www.t-nation.com/training/tip-the-inverted-pull-up/ Tue, 13 Jun 2017 17:15:00 +0000 https://www.t-nation.com/uncategorized/tip-the-inverted-pull-up/ By adding this accessory exercise to your back routine you can manipulate the angles of the horizontal pull to target different muscle groups. Try different variations by adjusting the level of your feet or by using various grips: pronated, supinated, narrow, wide, using rings etc. You can increase difficulty by adding some tempo manipulation like

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]]> Tip: The Paused Deadlift https://www.t-nation.com/training/tip-the-paused-deadlift/ Wed, 07 Jun 2017 17:15:00 +0000 https://www.t-nation.com/uncategorized/tip-the-paused-deadlift/ A paused deadlift is performed with stops at certain points in the lift. The pause can be put at any point in the movement, usually depending on where your sticking point is. Mid-shin and just below the knee are the most common places to pause in the range of motion. Pause for 2-3 seconds. Hold

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]]> Tip: Two Ways to Train Abs with Bands https://www.t-nation.com/training/tip-two-ways-to-train-abs-with-bands/ Thu, 25 May 2017 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.t-nation.com/uncategorized/tip-two-ways-to-train-abs-with-bands/ Start adding weight or band resistance to your ab exercises. Increase the difficulty of the lifts the same way you would with any other body part to give it new stimulation. You wouldn't expect your legs to grow if all you did was bodyweight squats, so you can't expect your abs to grow from doing

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