The Dumbbell Squat: Proper Form, Benefits, and Variations
ReadThe Dumbbell Squat: Proper Form, Benefits, and Variations
You might be getting tired of your run-of-the-mill barbell squats. Ready to switch things up? Let’s swap out the apparatus and exchange your barbell for a set of dumbbells. The dumbbell squat offers a host of benefits and also leaves...
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The Front Squat Ultimate Guide
ReadThe Front Squat Ultimate Guide
The front squat is a staple exercise at the gym. It helps you build strength and improve power and explosiveness, which translates to many other things you do in your training. What does the proper front squat form look like?...
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Our Deadliest Limited Edition Collection Yet…
ReadOur Deadliest Limited Edition Collection Yet…
It’s that time of year again: the most spooktacular season of all. And we couldn’t resist putting our heads together to bring you an irresistible limited edition print perfect for Halloween. We introduce you to… … TWL WOD ZOMBIE. Vampires...
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Push Press: How to Do It, Benefits, and Muscles Worked
ReadPush Press: How to Do It, Benefits, and Muscles Worked
Odds are you've used the push press to get the barbell overhead. But this is more than a simple shoulder-to-overhead exercise. Let's dive into how to do a push press, compare it to other presses, and discuss some of the...
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Dumbbell Pullover: How to Do it and What the Benefits Are
ReadDumbbell Pullover: How to Do it and What the Benefits Are
If you're looking to build insane upper-body strength, you can't go wrong with dumbbell pullovers. This is a simple but powerful exercise that requires only a set of dumbbells and a bench — although you can even do it without...
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Power Clean: The Ultimate Guide
ReadPower Clean: The Ultimate Guide
You can execute both of the Olympic lifts (the snatch and clean and jerk) in countless ways. One such way is to perform the power version of the lift. Let's get into all the details of how to power clean, proper power...
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Should You Stretch Before Working Out?
June 23, 2021
Written by Megan Grant in Training,
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The Devil Press: How to Do it and the Benefits
ReadThe Devil Press: How to Do it and the Benefits
The devil press (sometimes called a devil's press) is an all-in-one movement and full-body workout. If you want to improve your strength, speed, and conditioning, this will accomplish all of those things. It's tougher than it looks, and knocking out...
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5 Fitness Myths and the Truth Behind Them
Read5 Fitness Myths and the Truth Behind Them
As health and fitness trends have become more mainstream, there has been an explosion in healthier food options, fitness studios and classes, and an overall invigorated interest in self-care. However, there’s a flip side to the renewed interest in wellness:...
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Why Does My Body Take So Long to Recover After a Workout?
ReadWhy Does My Body Take So Long to Recover After a Workout?
It’s been a day or two since your last intense WOD. You stand up from bed and still feel sore from your legs down. Your thoughts start to race and you think you’ve permanently subjected yourself to discomfort for every...
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How TWL is Participating in Breast Cancer Awareness Month
ReadHow TWL is Participating in Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Every day in Australia, 55 people are diagnosed with breast cancer. And roughly 30% of cancer diagnoses in women are breast cancer. One in eight women in the U.S. and one in seven in Australia will be diagnosed at some...
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Overhead Squat Form: 5 Pro Tips for Technique
ReadOverhead Squat Form: 5 Pro Tips for Technique
Overhead squats might be the trickiest of the bunch. They require not just strength but serious mobility. Let's talk about the proper overhead squat form so that you can perform the movement safely and effectively, adding more weight and more...
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The Basic Fitness Terms You Need to Know
ReadThe Basic Fitness Terms You Need to Know
Are you getting ready for your first functional fitness class? Or maybe you've got a few under your belt but you're still a newbie. We hope you're excited, because you're embarking on a journey you never could've imagined — a...
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