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Karl Matt Button │ Apex Fitness Adv.

@KarlApexFit

Jul 12, 2025 • 23 tweets • 7 min read • Read on X

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Everyone on the planet should be lifting weights.

But most don't know how to start.

I've been training for the last 17 years...

If I was starting from scratch, this is the exact workout plan I would follow to get in the best shape of my life:

(Videos of every exercise included)

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Start with 4 simple workouts per week.

Upper/Lower/Upper/Lower is the split.

For each workout:

⚬ 3 working sets/exercise
⚬ 6 - 12 reps/working set
⚬ Rest 3 minutes between sets

Here is the workout plan (print this off):

(Videos of every single exercise below)

1. Chest-Supported T-Bar Rows

2. Smith Machine Incline Press:

3. Lat Pull Down:

4. Seated Shoulder Press:

5. Leg Extensions:

6. Hack Squats:

7. Leg Press:

8. Seated Calf Raise:

9. Pull Ups:

10. Incline Dumbbell Press:

11. Chest-Supported Neutral Grip Row:

12. Cable Lateral Raise:

13. Romainian Deadlift:

14. Seated Hamstring Curl:

15: Standing Calf Raise:

*Now if you want you can focus on some accessory work to bring up weaker points...

1. Triceps - Tricep Pushdowns...

2. Bicep - Incline Bicep Curls:

Now very important to note here...

It's how you lift that matters....

Prioritize high set quality
Take each set to a high intensity (0-2RIR)
Improve set execution, reps and weights over time

If you maintain good form and get stronger over time you will build lean muscle tissue.

Quality > Quantity.

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Feb 12

150grams of protein per day is key to getting in shape.

But most people think it's 'too hard'.

Rubbish.

Here are 5 simple meals to effortlessly hit 150gms+ of protein in just 10 minutes a day:

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1. Greek Yogurt + Whey Protein for Breakfast.

1. Low Fat Greek Yogurt + Protein Powder:

The simplest breakfast on the planet with elite macros.

⚬ 450gms
⚬ 1 scoop whey protein

30 second prep time
Tastes great
60+ grams of protein

*Add Frozen berries as well

2. Chicken Breast + Rice + Veg:

Cliche, but simple, easy and flexible.

⚬ 200gm cooked Chicken Breast
⚬ 150gm cooked rice
⚬ Veg of your choice

10 minute cook/prep time
Make it taste good (cook it well with elite seasoning options)
50+ grams of protein

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Karl Matt Button │ Apex Fitness Adv.

@KarlApexFit

Feb 11

If all I had was a set of dumbbells and a bench, these are the 11 Exercises I would use to get in the best shape of my life:

(Videos of each included)

1. Incline Dumbbell Rows:

Target - Back:

Cues:

▫️ Chest glued to bench
▫️ Drive elbows back & in, not just up
▫️ Squeeze shoulder blades together at the top
▫️ Control the negative—no free falls
▫️ Use straps to avoid grip fatigue

Quality reps = bigger, stronger back.

2. Incline Dumbbell Press:

A great chest builder (+ delts and triceps)

▫️ Control the eccentric
▫️ Keep elbows at ~45° angle
▫️ Full range—deep stretch, strong lockout
▫️ Drive through your palms, not shoulders

Simple. Effective. Press strongs.

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Karl Matt Button │ Apex Fitness Adv.

@KarlApexFit

Feb 7

10 years ago I herniated a disc in my back.

- Pain
- Sciatica
- Inability to train

But now I deadlift over 220kgs.

Here are the 4 Simple Exercises I used to get my back strong and pain free:

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1. Cobra Stretch:

• Lie face down with hands under your shoulders.
• Gently push your torso up, keeping your hips glued to the floor.
• Breathe out as you reach the top and hold for 2–3 seconds.

The Benefit: This extension helps to decompress the spine.

2. Thoracic Rotations:

• Start on all fours (quadruped position).
• Place one arm out a 90 degree to your body
• Streth the other across your body
• Follow the movement with your eyes, then return to center.

The Benefit: Improving upper-back mobility reduces the excessive rotational stress placed on the lower back.

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@KarlApexFit

Jan 30

Can't lose fat?

I guarantee it's your crappy diet.

After 17 years Training and Coaching here are 27 Nutrition Tips to help you get lean permanently:

1. Carbs won't make you fat...

2. Nutrition is the key to lose fat (not cardio)

1lb Fat loss per week = a 500 caloric deficit/day over 7 days.

⚬ To burn 500 calories on the treadmill = 1 hour
⚬ To not eat that 500-calorie donut = 5 seconds

Understand nutrition and you'll never worry about fat loss again.

3. Your number 1 priority to lose fat has to be a caloric deficit. In a caloric deficit you are legit GUARANTEED to lose fat.

To do this make sure you know your caloric intake. Without this knowledget there will always be 'guesswork'.

Once you know it, hit it consistently.

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@KarlApexFit

Jan 26

Here are 5 simple exercises you can use to help stop elbow pain for life:

First what is elbow tendinopathy?

Both tennis elbow (lateral/outside) and golfer’s elbow (medial/inside) are elbow tendinopathy.

Caused by inflammation, irritation, or degeneration of the tendons around the elbow due to repetitive stress or overuse.

The good news?

These 5 simple exercises can help reduce the pain:

1. Wrist Extensor/Flexor Stretch

How:

⚬ Extend your affected arm straight out, palm facing down
⚬ Use your other hand to gently pull your fingers toward your body until you feel a stretch on the top of your forearm.

Reps/Duration: Hold for 15-30 seconds, 3 times, 2-3 times daily.

Tip: Keep your elbow straight and avoid forcing the stretch.

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@KarlApexFit

Jan 23

Building muscle is your key to longevity and health.

But don't waste a decade trying to figure out what works.

I've built 45lbs of muscle over the last 17 years.

These are the 7 most important training tips I wish I knew when I first started:

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Muscle is one of the biggest indicators for longevity.

And it's how you lift that matters.

You need "mechanical tension"

The force/tension exerted on muscle fibers during a lift.

The more tension you generate, the more fibers you recruit and stimulate, leading to growth.

But

Most people completely ignore this when they workout.

▫️ Terrible exercise selection
▫️ Crappy intensity
▫️ Terrible form

Letting their ego get the better of them by swinging weight around.

Stop spinning your wheels with basic errors...

This is what you need to do...

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