Coming off a second-place finish in his Men’s Open debut, Derek Lunsford has his sights set on knocking defending champion Hadi Choopan off his throne at the 2023 Mr. Olympia. The former 212 Olympia winner (2021) boasts one of the best physiques in the sport, particularly when it comes to his upper body. With just six weeks until…
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Cable machines are a versatile and effective tool that offer an endless list of workout possibilities for the upper body and lower body. The best cable machine for home gyms can mimic several multi-joint and single-joint exercises to help cater to all types of populations, whether you’re a newbie or a veteran. Research even supports the use of…
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‘Tis the season for all of the comfort food! If you want to enjoy your favorite fall flavors without dairy or eggs, I’ve got you covered. I’ve gathered up 10 delicious vegan recipes for fall. Hi friends! Anyone else feeling SO EXCITED for fall? Last year, I felt like I was going through the motions,…
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Hi friends! How are you? I hope you’re enjoying the morning! New podcast episode is up with a little Q&A. Thank you so much to those of you who submitted questions via Instagram. If you have any topic or guest requests, please send them my way! 141: Ditching the “all or nothing” mindset, Q&A episode…
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Today I’m going to help you achieve your first push-up! Yep, I know that sounds super confident. But it’s because I have a push-up progression plan that’s helped loads of clients in our Online Coaching Program crush their first push-up.  Here’s what we’ll cover: What’s the best push-up progression plan? 4 push-up variations (to progress […]
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Strength training will change your life. If you want to lose weight, gain muscle, and/or just look and feel better, strength training will do just that.[1] In this comprehensive series, we’re going to cover EVERYTHING you need to know about getting strong. By the way, hi. I’m Staci Ardison, Senior Coach for Team NF, with a […]
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Deadlift day is my favorite day of the week. After reading This Ultimate Guide to Deadlifts – a part of our Strength 101 series – it’ll be yours too! Click any link below or scroll down to read the whole guide: What are the benefits of the deadlift? What is proper deadlift form? How to […]
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