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Aug 11, 2024 13 tweets 5 min read Read on X
The biggest excuse people make:

“I don’t have time to go to the gym.”

I’ve been a health coach for +25 years.

Here are the only 9 exercises you need to get ripped at home (steal this workout): Image
How to put your push-ups on steroids:

The band resisted push-ups.

How to do it:

• Band around back
• Start on hands and knees
• Lower chest to the floor
• Push up with arms, repeat 10-25 times

Remember:

Consistency leads to a strong & muscular chest.
The secret way to build your back at home:

Band Rows.

Build a strong back at home by:

• Standing tall
• Pulling bands with arms and back
• Squeezing shoulder blades together

Correct form and posture are key.
The at-home workout NO ONE is talking about:

Reverse Lunges.

Symmetry in strength.
• Start standing
• Step backward, lower body
• Alternate legs, 10-25 per side

Use power and poise with every step.
The perfect leg workout (no weights required):

Air squats.

Engage this major muscle group by:

• Stand with feet shoulder-width.
• Lower hips like sitting.
• Rise up, repeat 10-25 times.

Build a solid foundation, one squat at a time.
I stole this from Arnold...

The band Arnold Press.

Build strong shoulders by:

• Step on band
• Arms in front
• Push bands overhead

You don’t need a gym, you need to be creative.
If you do this workout then you’ll build muscle at home:

The band straight arm pulldown:

How to use it:

• Bend over at hips.
• Pull arms down to the side.
• Squeeze lats.

Your back is important take care of it with pull downs.
The truth about at-home shoulder workouts…

Use the band butterfly shoulder raise:

• Step on bands.
• Raise arms over head.
• Keep core tight.

Go slow for the best effect.
How to get big arms at home…

The banded biceps curls.

Here’s how to do them (the right way):

• Lean back.
• Squeeze biceps and curl.
• Return to the start position.

Who doesn’t like big arms?
Do you get confused working out at home?

Do V-Ups.

The correct way:

• Lie on back
• Lift arms and legs
• Core tight the entire time

Focus on making each rep count.
TLDR:

1) The band resisted push-ups
2) Band rows
3) Reverse lunges
4) Air squats
5) The band Arnold press
6) The band straight arm pull down
7) Band butterfly shoulder raises
8) The banded biceps curls.
9) V-ups
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In 2016, I herniated a disc in my lower back.

Doctors told me surgery was the only solution.

I said, ‘No thanks,’ and found a better way.

Here are the 7 exercises I used to fix my back and stay pain-free (no surgery required): Image
Back pain is often caused by poor mobility, weak core muscles, or imbalances in your movement patterns.

This 7-exercise routine addresses all three:

🔹 Mobility first
🔹 Core stability next
🔹 Strengthening to finish

Let’s break it down👇
1. Dynamic Couch Stretch

Improves hip mobility.

🟢 Place one foot on a couch or bench behind you, the other in front. Lean forward slightly, keeping your torso upright.

Do 1-2 sets of 10 reps per side.
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Most of them struggle with mobility.

But it’s not rocket science. People just don’t where to start.

Here are 7 exercises to get a larger range of motion (even if you’re stuck at a desk): Image
If you sit all day…

Then you need to counteract that tightness:

1/ The Dynamic Couch Stretch does just that by targeting your hip flexors and quadriceps.

Get started with this:

1. Start in a lunge position with your back foot elevated on a chair or couch.

2. Slide your back foot up the wall, keeping your back knee on the ground.

3.Squeeze your glutes and push your hips forward.

4. Hold for 2-3 seconds, then release and repeat for 10-15 reps.

Don’t let your lower back too much.

And keep a neutral spine throughout the movement.
Learn the single best exercise for loosening tight inner thighs:

2/ The Adductor Rock

This can enhance your hip mobility and stability with just a few simple moves.

Let me explain…

1. Start in a modified quadruped position with one leg extended to the side.

2. Slowly rock your hips back, feeling a stretch in your inner thigh.

3. Hold for 1-3 seconds, then return to the starting position.

4. Repeat for 8-10 reps on each side.

Avoid this at all costs:

Causing pain in your joints.
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Use the right exercises.

But most people mess this up and get hurt.

So here is a mega post with every exercise you need for every body part (bookmark this): Image
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Great Guns Routine

Bench Press
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Dips
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Sets: 2-4
Reps: 6-15


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Cable tricep extensions
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Sets: 2-4
Reps: 6-15

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1. You’re not too old, and it’s not too late.

In my 30s, I rebuilt my health after injuries.

In my 40s, I started training for my black belt in BJJ.

The only deadline is the one you set for yourself. Image
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This was the hardest lesson I ever learned.

If you want change, it’s on you to make it happen. Not your wife or your friends or even your kids.

Stop waiting for permission or "the perfect time".
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Every time I’ve been knocked down in life, exercise gave me the resilience to get back up.

Build your body; it will save your mind.
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The workout most people mess up:

Abs.

I’ve had 6-pack at age 47.

Here are the only 5 ab exercises you need (bookmark this): Image
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1. Weighted ball crunches strengthen your core.

And core stability is crucial for overall fitness.

How to perform:

- Use a weighted medicine ball.
- Perform slow, controlled crunches.
- Aim for 10-12 reps per set.

Dive into these to enhance core power.
2. Hanging knee raises are perfect for your lower abs.

If ignored, you risk weak core muscles.

- Hang from a pull-up bar.
- Raise your knees to your chest.
- Keep the movement steady.

Remember:

Focus on form to maximize benefits.
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Everyone swears by the Norwegian 4x4 protocol.

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Science shows a better way...one that keeps you at peak VO₂ max longer with less suffering.

Here’s what you need to know: (bookmark this)
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