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The Perfect Push-Up Challenge with Lauren Brooks

About the PERFECT Push-up Challenge #PerfectPushUpChallenge I've seen a lot of push-ups in my day. Unfortunately most of them end of looking a bit like the photo below. This is not a perfect push-up. In fact it's an injury waiting to happen. To avoid having a push-up that looks like the photo below, it's very important to understand what a push-up is first. I was asked by many people to run a push-up challenge, however, I hesitated for months. I've finally decided to put one on but under one condition  They must be lower reps and perfect!  Having a strong PERFECT push-up is truly an important factor. When practiced properly you'll find the push up an incredible exercise that strengthens your entire abdominal muscles, triceps, deltoids, serratus anterior, pecs, lats and did I say core? The abs alone become powerful when push-ups are practiced properly. You will also build some lean muscle mass which will end up increasing your metabolism. The coolest

Kettlebell Figure 8's and Figure 8's to Hold - Quick Video Tutorial

"Kettlebell Figure 8's" and "Figure 8's to Hold" Quick Tutorial Yes I chopped my hair off but that's not what this is about! :) The first video is a tutorial of the Figure 8 Kettlebell exercise. The next video is a tutorial for the Figure 8's to hold. Both great for coordination, core, hand 2 hand practice, warm up or part of a training session. These exercises are utilized well in the brand new DVD  Kettlebell Incinerator .  - Use a very light bell when first starting with these. - Maintain a flat back, like you would with the Kettlebell swing - Pass the bell back between your legs to your other hand and swing it away from your k nee cap and around your leg.  - Have FUN and don't forget to breathe. Figure 8's to Hold  Last week I went over the Kettlebell Figure 8's. I'm now building on. This takes it to the hold position. We do this in our upcoming DVD Kettlebell Incinerator.  - Use a light bell - Maintai