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Overcoming Obstacles In and Out of the Gym
Written by C.J. Martin, Video by One Potato Productions Meet Invictus member Brandon Lillard. Brandon is an
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Pro Tip: Don’t Drop Your Deadlifts
Written by Tiffany Bucher Did you know it was recommended to not drop the bar from the top of
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Fran’s Curry Carrot, Sweet Potato & Ginger Soup
Mo’ Soup for You! Fran’s Curry Carrot, Sweet Potato & Ginger Soup Recipe by Invictus Member Fran Schlaefer Editor’s Note: Fran has brought enthusiasm and
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Leisurely Steps > Stressful Steps for ALL Body Composition Goals
Leisurely Steps > Stressful Steps for ALL Body Composition Goals Written by Fritz Nugent Calm it down, Sparky. I cannot count how many people I
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The Power to Become What I Want
Athlete Profile by Libby Landry Debbie joined Invictus in March of 2019. She had been a part of
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Weightlifting Strategy for Adding Weight
Written by Ricky Mooore On PR days everyone gets excited and wants to make sure they save their energy. A
Pro Tips: Bar Set-Up for Bar Muscle-Ups
Written by Travis Ewart It is extremely important for the sake of your health and confidence that you
The Great Kettlebell Swing Debate
Written by C.J. Martin Quite a few folks following our Competition programming have been wondering whether kettlebell swings should be
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The 3 Types of Muscle Contractions and Their Best Uses
The 3 Categories of Exercise – Isometric, Concentric & Eccentric Written by Tricia Moore From eccentric to concentric to isometric, these are the fundamental building
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Eat Your (Movement) Vegetables
Written by Kirsten Ahrendt We all love to do ‘THE THING” (insert your chosen sport or exercise activity of choice) –
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Using Steady State for Gymnastics Progression
Written by Aush Chatman So you want to work on your pull-up, or your handstand, or your dips, that
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Weightlifting 101: The Timing of Receiving the Bar
Written by Ricky Moore Timing is critical in Olympic Weightlifting and something most beginner to intermediate lifters
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The Overhead Squat
Written by Fritz Nugent What is an overhead squat? The barbell overhead squat is simply a squat performed with a barbell held
SMART Goal Setting is Effective Goal Setting
Written by Justin Wright The act of expressing intangible desires and aspirations in the form of concrete, written
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Mobility vs. Flexibility: What’s The Difference?
Written by Calvin Sun Over the past few years, strength coaches and physical therapists have found themselves on convergent