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Engine House Hero – Top-Notch Terry
This month’s Engine House Hero is Terry (not Barry) 💪 If you’ve had the pleasure of meeting Terry at the gym, you’ll know that this chap is always there with words of encouragement for his fellow training buddies, no doubt a skill he picked up in his army days when...
Half Turkish Get Up – Boost your stability and strength
Y’all know we love a turkish get up in the gym - but we also know it’s one of the most technical exercises we teach and hardest to master. So if you’re struggling with it, or have yet to have a go, then the half turkish get up may be a great back to basics starting...
1000lb Club – Henry & Dan Graduate
Welcome to the 1000lb Club, Henry & Dan! 💪 What is this club you might well ask... well it means that some peppy souls managed to lift a total of 1000lbs (or 453.592kg to be precise) with their 1RM for back squat, bench press and deadlift in one session. Here's...
The Bent Over Row – Best back exercises for muscle growth
Row, row, row your bar, one, two, three and four, if you see sparkly ✨ stars try not to hit the floor. We jest, the bent over row will quickly become one of your go to best exercises for muscle growth, we promise! The barbell row is a wonderful compound exercise that...
The One Armed Deadlift – Balance is your friend
Not something you often see being done in the gym, but we reckon the long forgotten one armed deadlift deserves a bit of lime light and is something new you can try to spice up your life. So, pick it up on the left, like you’re having a good time… pick it up on the...
Engine House Hero – Legendary Lydia
This month’s Engine House Hero is Lydia 💪 Not only must we congratulate Lydia for bringing not one, but TWO bambino’s 👶👶 into the world, we could not possibly pass up the opportunity to commend her dedication to keeping strong and healthy during her pregnancy. Lydia...
Engine House Hero – Triumphant Terry
And May's Engine House Hero is....... TERRY! 💪 We’re spotlighting Terry for May because despite his initial reservation 🤔 about entering the Crazy Strength BDFPA Competition, he stepped up to the plate (quite literally) and did an amazing job of achieving all of his...
The Barbell Landmine – unloved and underrated
You might not have seen this rather small attachment in the gym that allows you to shove a barbell in the end of it, but despite its size, this uber versatile swivel joint can give you a host of benefits when you use. It’s a great way to help out with pressing,...
Battle Ropes Or Pain Noodles – You Decide!
Know that phrase “learning the ropes”? Well, it’s very valid when it comes to the big old heavy noodles we’ve got in the gym. Battle ropes are a super versatile bit of kit that are bound to get your heart pumping and you’re muscles screeching… but there is more than...
Engine House Hero – Mountaineering Magdalena
This month’s Engine House Hero is Magdalena 💪 What more can we say? There’s taking a hike, and then there’s hiking to Everest Base Camp ⛰️ to raise funds for parkinsons.me - this month of course our Engine House Hero has to be Magdalena! The dedication she’s shown in...