Deciding how long to rest between sets is a hugely important variable in workout configuration. Different rest periods will impact on...

1. The press starts at the rack. It should be set at the same height as for the squat, at about the middle of the sternum. 2. Grip width...

1. Lie on the bench with your feet flat on the floor and so that the bar is just above the nose. Look at a point on the ceiling directly...

A belt protects the spine by increasing the amount of pressure that can be created by the muscles that support it. The belt itself...

One of the main things to consider when looking to get in better shape is strength training. With some simple changes to your diet and...

1. Take a grip on the barbell around your bench press grip width. For most people this will be somewhere between the start of the...

1. Bring your shins 1" from the barbell. So that its over the middle of the foot. 2. Point toes out slightly. 3. Take a double overhand...

Women who have been through the menopause are at an increased risk of developing (osteoporosis) which is a weakening of the bones, as a...

Menopause is an important stage of women’s lives and is a natural part of the ageing process that usually occurs between the ages of 45...

Julian has been putting the work in since he started training in May. ⁠ At the beginning he was squatting with 50kg. Recently he hit...

If anyone were to optimise what we believe in at Body Mentors, it would be David. 😇⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ At the age of 76, David is in the greatest...

When selecting the best exercises for strength (increased production of force against an external resistance), we need to consider what...

The Human body functions as a complete system and as such, it likes to be trained that way. It doesn’t like to be separated into...

This may seem controversial however this is a topic I have been discussing with my clients for a while. There is now an overwhelming body...

📚Iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS) is one of the most common causes of lateral knee pain, however until recently it has been poorly...

⁠ If you are interested in raising your game on the golf course you should be strength training.⁠ ⁠ When it comes to sports performance...