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A Beginner's Guide to Strength Training in Moorabbin
A Beginner's Guide to Strength Training in Moorabbin Starting a strength training program can feel intimidating, especially if you have never set foot in a gym before or if your only experience has been on cardio machines. The good news is that strength training is one of the most effective things you can do for your health, body composition, and long term quality of life. And with the right coaching, it is far less complicated than the internet makes it seem. Why Strength Tr
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Three Science Backed Boosts for Real World Power
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Strength Training for Bone Health: How Iron Monk Coaches Can Help Protect Aging Joints
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Your Core Is the Real MVP, Not Just Your Six Pack
Let’s clear something up: Your core isn’t for show. It’s for performance. And most of you are treating it like an afterthought, doing a...
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YOUR MOBILITY IS FAKE, AND THAT’S WHY YOU’RE STILL TIGHT
You can stretch all day. You can foam roll till you bleed. But if you don’t control that new range of motion under load? That sh*t is...
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YOU BREATHE LIKE SH*T, THAT’S WHY YOU’RE WEAK
Ever seen someone hit a heavy squat and crumble like a wet taco? Yeah, that’s usually because they breathe and brace like absolute trash....
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STRUCTURE DICTATES FUNCTION — WHY YOU TRAIN LIKE A MUPPET
Let’s get real. Most blokes walk into the gym and copy whatever their “mate” is doing same squat stance, same bar path, same everything....
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Injury Prevention in Strength Training: A Guide to Avoiding Common Lifting Injuries
By D'Andre Ricks Owner and Coach at Iron Monk Fitness Strength training is one of the best ways to build muscle, enhance athletic...
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Progressive Overload Techniques: How to Safely Increase Intensity for Continuous Gains
By D'Andre Ricks Owner and Coach at Iron Monk Fitness Progressive overload is the cornerstone of effective training, ensuring continuous...
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The Science of Warm-Ups and Cool-Downs: Why They Matter and What’s Most Effective
By D'Andre Ricks Owner and Coach at Iron Monk Fitness Warm-ups and cool-downs are essential components of any training session. A proper...
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