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Convict Conditioning Routine: Workout & Progression

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Here’s the workout and progression for the Convict Conditioning routine. Do you want to get ripped like a prison inmate? If you’re interested in learning how to train with only your bodyweight (prison inmates don’t always have access to weights and equipment), then keep reading to find out more about the Convict Conditioning Routine, the workouts and progression. About the Creator – Paul Wade Paul Wade is the creator of Convict Conditioning, and he claims that he was in prison for 20 years, starting in 1979. Wade says that he learned how to be strong both mentally and physically through old school workout techniques taught to him by his older cellmate. Wade released the original Convict Conditioning in 2009 based on the things he had learned, but not everyone buys his backstory. Some don’t believe he’s a real person, while others claim Paul Wade is a pseudonym. No matter what the origin story of Convict Conditioning truly is, there is no doubt that bodyweight exercises and the ...
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Wiry Build Body Type Definition & Workout Routine

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Here’s how you workout for a muscular wiry build. We all have different body types and builds. For some it is very easy to build muscles, while others have a larger frame and no muscle, and still others just appear to be string beans. For those of you out there with a wiry build, we understand how difficult it can be to pack on the muscle; this is why we have put together a workout routine specifically to help you put muscle onto your wiry body. What Does It Meant to Be an Ectomorph? When it comes to genetics and body structure, individuals often fall into one of three body types: mesomorphs, endomorphs, or ectomorphs. Mesomorphs are the genetically gifted individuals that can produce muscle just from picking up their water bottles. Endomorphs tend to put on weight easily but can have trouble putting it on in the form of muscle. In most cases, endomorphs should focus on a fat loss workout for best results. Ectomorphs tend to be the most challenged when it comes to building a mu...
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Nike Metcon vs Reebok Nano: CrossFit Shoe Faceoff

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When it comes to practical CrossFit footwear, the Nike Metcon and Reebok Nano are two of the most highly regarded shoes available on the market. Through frequent re-releases of each model, both Nike and Reebok are focused on improving WOD performance and providing the much sought after comfort, stability, and durability of the ideal CrossFit shoe.  But which shoe is best for maximizing your CrossFit performance? Let’s take a look! Affiliate Disclaimer: This page contains affiliate links from Amazon and other third parties. We earn a commission from any purchases made through these links. However, you’re under no obligation to purchase anything and we promise that all our recommendations are based on honest research. Warning! Spoilers Ahead! Let’s cut to the chase… if we’re comparing which shoe is better for CrossFit, then the Reebok CrossFit Nano wins. While the Nike Metcon 5 (and all its previous versions) is a really great shoe, the bulky design and construction hol...
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Straight Arm Cable Pushdown: Muscles Worked, & How-To

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The cable machine at the gym doesn’t get the credit it deserves. Seriously, can you think of another machine at the gym that allows you to…. Swap in different attachments in seconds? Get unrivaled support and control during lifts? Focus on minor muscles optimally for maximum growth? Perform dozens of exercises for nearly every muscle group in the body? Probably not. But on that last point, we’ve got a new one for you to try: The straight arm cable pushdown. So let’s review everything there is to know about this exercise. What is the Straight Arm Cable Pushdown? The straight arm cable pushdown is an exercise with many names. So you might know this one better as the “straight arm cable pulldown” or the “straight arm lat pulldown.” Very different-sounding, but all the same! The straight arm cable pushdown is a basic lat pulldown alternative . Instead of pulling the bar attachment down vertically and parallel to your body, you’ll be keeping your arms extended and straight ...
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Does Pre-Workout Break a Fast? (And Does It Matter?)

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When it comes to the world of fitness, everyone wants to see results as quickly as possible. Everywhere you turn, celebrities, athletes, and trainers are telling you about “the best way” to achieve your goals. This frequently leads to people trialing new supplements, fad diets, and fashionable workouts, desperately trying to find one that gives them that “quick fix” they’ve been looking for. But what happens when you try two options that not only don’t work together, but could potentially negate the effects of the other altogether? Well, that’s what we’re going to be discussing today, as I’m going to look at whether or not taking a pre-workout supplement breaks your fast, and if so, does it actually matter? Before we get started, though, let’s quickly go over what fasting and pre-workouts actually are. What Is Fasting? Fasting is a period in which someone goes without consuming food, and often even goes as far as abstaining from fluids as well. While this has long been utiliz...
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