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By: Al Kavadlo – We're Working Out! » All About the Human Flag (Part One)

Al Kavadlo – We're Working Out! » All About the Human Flag (Part One) — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:42:30 +0000

[...] the human flag between two parallel bars. Not the type of parallel bars that you would use for a dip, but rather bars that are stacked vertically in a parallel fashion. This allows you to put your [...]

By: Al Kavadlo – We're Working Out! » All About Triceps Dips

Al Kavadlo – We're Working Out! » All About Triceps Dips — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 23:23:30 +0000

[...] Dips As I discussed in my previous dip tutorial, the best way to start out is to do dips with your hands on a bench and your legs resting on the [...]

By: Al Kavadlo – We're Working Out! » Client Spotlight: Emma Robinson

Al Kavadlo – We're Working Out! » Client Spotlight: Emma Robinson — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 21:45:28 +0000

[...] give her the extra motivation to push herself even harder, so I challenged her to a pull-up and dip [...]

By: Al Kavadlo – We're Working Out! » The 50 Pull-up Challenge

Al Kavadlo – We're Working Out! » The 50 Pull-up Challenge — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 13:35:16 +0000

[...] approach can be used to increase reps on pretty much any other exercise as well, like push-ups, dips, or even pistol squats. Additionally, if 50 is just not realistic for you right now, then pick a [...]

By: Al Kavadlo – We're Working Out! » Muscle-ups on Rings (A Tutorial)

Al Kavadlo – We're Working Out! » Muscle-ups on Rings (A Tutorial) — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 03:23:37 +0000

[...] A false grip involves cocking your wrist and putting your hand through the ring, so that the tip of your ulna (the bottom bone in your forearm) is in contact with the ring. This will likely feel uncomfortable at first. (You may get some bruising on your wrists, consider using wraps if it is an issue.) The Technique As you pull yourself up, think about bringing the rings towards your armpits and reaching your legs forward. Once the rings are below your shoulders, begin pushing your chest and shoulders in front of your hands while rotating your wrists so that your knuckles wind up pointing towards the ground. From there, simply press yourself up, just like you would if you were doing a dip. [...]

By: Al Kavadlo » Client Spotlight: Trish Balbert

Al Kavadlo » Client Spotlight: Trish Balbert — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:46:28 +0000

[...] although we have done total body conditioning as well. Trish’s favorite exercises include dips, lunges, and Australian [...]

By: Al Kavadlo » Muscle-Ups!!

Al Kavadlo » Muscle-Ups!! — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:31:58 +0000

[...] one, you get to the point where you can do 15 consecutive pull-ups and 20 consecutive parallel bar dips.Close up of the false [...]