BULLDOG GEAR BLOG
ONE PLATE: TEN MOVES
If you ever find yourself bar-less in the gym, or just want to try something new, give one of these 10 movements a try, all you need is a plate.
THREE ‘HERO WODS’ YOU NEED TO TRY
If you’re looking for workout inspiration that transcends the physical and has some real meaning behind each set and rep, then we’ve got three 'Hero WOD’s' you need to try.
HYROX: WHAT IS IS? WHERE IS IT? HOW DO I TRAINING FOR IT?
'HYROX' has kicked down the front door of the functional fitness scene, and well and truly made itself at home. But beyond the flashy branding, whirlwind marketing campaign and social hype, just what is it and how can you train for it?
THE MOVE YOU'RE NOT DOING: RING SUPPORTED PLANK ROW
For me, one movement that skirts the line perfectly between making a movement more difficult in adjacent areas, but still staying loyal to the intention of the parent movement, is the ring supported plank row.
NO ROPE? NO WORRIES: BANDED 'ROPE CLIMB' ALTERNATIVE
It’s no exaggeration to say that legless rope climbs are one of the most criminally underrated upper body exercises out there.
RUN STRONG - BULLETPROOF YOUR BODY FOR MORE MILEAGE
Despite its reputation as being one of the more accessible, ‘safe’ modalities of exercise you may be surprised to learn that statistically speaking, running can be pretty injurious. Here are some top training tips to help protect you against running injuries.
TOP 5 BANDED BODYWEIGHT REGRESSIONS
Despite often being labelled as a ‘beginners’ pursuit, many bodyweight movements are anything but easy, often requiring huge amounts of practice.
THE LOADED CARRY TRINITY FOR FULL BODY STRENGTH
Loaded carries are great; if you’re not incorporating them, at least in earnest, you may be missing a trick.
FROM WEIGHING GRAINS TO GETTING GAINS: THE HISTORY OF THE KETTLEBELL
What is the history of the humble kettlebell? A gym staple in any commercial or home gym what would we do without them - but where did the original concept of the Kettlebell originate from?
BEAR HUG REVERSE DRAG
Want epic, full body strength that make you feel like you’re carved from granite every time you pick a weight up? Then you need to focus on your ‘pillar’. This movement shows you how.
THE WEEKLY WORKOUT - PUSH, PULL AND EXPLODE WITH THIS BRUTAL TRIPLE THREAT
A healthy combination of pushing and pulling is great, throw in another mixture of controlled, muscle building movements, with an explosive pull/push lung buster and now we're really cooking. The cherry on top? Integrating your core and stabilising muscles for a truly functional pump.
THE WEEKLY WORKOUT - BUILD CANNONBALL DELTS WITH THIS DUMBBELL AND BURPEE BLOWOUT
Nothing screams ‘strength’ quite like a broad set of shoulders and a three dimensional back. But all that 'show', only gets you so far. Throw this workout into the mix to add in a generous helping of 'go', whilst adding inches to your torso.