COREdio Fitness

After a year of rehab, patience, and recovery from a torn rotator cuff, I'm finally back to benching some serious weight. Never thought I'd be able to barbell bench press heavy weight again, but I always say, "Water cuts through rock not from it's power, but it's persistence". Pyramid Sets from 205lbs up to 275lbs 2x.

Stability Ball 1-arm Dumbbell Chest Press. This exercise recruits & engages multiple muscle systems due to the unilateral movement and the ball's lack of stability. I found this exercise extremely effective when returning from a shoulder injury since my scapulae don't like being pinned down against a bench during chest press movements, and it targets my core for stabilization even if the weight is lighter than it typically would be during a bilateral chest press.

Sledgehammer training is a highly effective way to build cardiovascular endurance alongside speed, accuracy and functional, total body strength. So grab a sledgehammer, and SLAM!!!!

Variety is the spice of life, so varying your handprint during is an awesome way to activate & recruit different muscles in your back & arms. Fitness

Kettlebell fun! One of the main reasons I love the KB is it's a great training tool for load & movement which focuses on muscular, Fascial, neuromuscular & cardiovascular benefits to the entire body. Here I demonstrate a 1-Arm Swing to a Front Carry Catch & rotational Shoulder Press. This movement incorporates Balistic posterior strength from the swing; hand-eye coordination from the front carry catch; spiral core engagement & complete deltoid activation from the rotational Shoulder Press.

Super proud of my longtime client/friend George here! After celebrating his 60th birthday on Sunday, and recovering from degenerative disks in his lower back almost a year ago to date, he's finally working his strength, balance & coordination back up to be able to perform this advanced TRX/Kettlebell combo exercise. Shown here he demonstrates this TRX Single-Leg Balance Lunge w/ overhead High Kettlebell hold. Clearly age ain't nothing but a number, and with adequate time, proper rehab & training you can return to doing the things you enjoy!

My guy Ben working hard on a Saturday morning!