BULLDOG GEAR BLOG
The Best Shoulder Movement You’re Not Doing: The Half Kneeling Landmine Press
Chief among landmine training’s best offerings is ‘the half kneeling landmine press’. The name may be a bit of a mouthful, but the outcome is far from convoluted- a simple, safe, effective pressing variation.
So, You Want to Build a Home Gym? Part Two: Flooring
In part two of this series we’re going to look at your home training space from the bottom up, talking about a majorly overlooked aspect of building a home gym- the flooring; exploring your best options based on your space, goals and budget.
Want To Write Your Own Workouts? Part Two Reps, Sets and Movements
Want To Write Your Own Workouts? In part two of this three part series, we’re going to dive into the sets, reps and movements that are going to make up each session.
5 Posterior Chain Exercises You Should Be Doing
There are very few exercises that wouldn’t immediately benefit from a stronger, more capable posterior chain.
Include these movements in your routine maximise your posterior chain training, and ensure that what’s out of site, definitely isn’t out of mind.
So, You Want to Build a Home Gym? Part One: The Space
In this series of articles we aim to take a deep dive into the subject of building a home gym. In part one we’ll look at the different types of spaces you may have available to you, and how we can begin to transform them into part-time, full-time or hybrid fitness spaces.
Sandbag Bodybuilding- Small Budget, Big Gains
Pound for pound, the cheapest way to go heavy- the sandbag is often seen as the preserve of the strongman. The bodybuilding style sessions proves that there's more to the sandbag than just lifting and shifting.
One Set of Gymnastics Rings- 10 Moves
Gymnastics rings are without a doubt one of the most portable, versatile pieces of kit you can acquire. Whether you’re already a bodyweight ninja, or a heavyweight hitter looking to incorporate calisthenics into your regime more regularly, we’ve got 10 moves for you to add to your repertoire.
The Kipping Dilemma
It's perhaps one of the most debated subjects in functional fitness, with critics and detractors labelling kipping pull-ups as 'cheating' at best and downright dangerous at worst. But what's the truth?
The Five Best Rowing Movements You’re Not Doing
Horizontal pulling is woefully under-utilised in the functional community, where the pull-up seems to get all of the best press. Here’s our top picks for 5 rowing variations you need to add to your routine.
The Five Best Bench Press Alternatives
If the bench press has been the mainstay of your chest routine since teletext and dial-up internet were the pinnacle of consumer technology, then maybe it’s time you upgraded the fibres on more than just your broadband. We’ve got five alternative movements for you to add to the roster
Want To Write Your Own Workouts? Part One- Workout Splits
Want To Write Your Own Workouts? In part one of this three part series, we’re going to take a look at how you can break down your week, based on your schedule, training experience and personal preference.
The Best Back Exercise You're Not Doing
Horizontal pulling is criminally under-utilised, especially in the functional community. Add this chest supported row variation into your training roster to make sure you’re maximising your upper back strength, increasing your shoulder stability and developing that thick, ‘3D’ look.