Author: Jessie Hilgenberg

Guide to Rest Days

Tips to Accelerate Results

Is there anything more important than your workout when it comes to getting fit? Yes, there is. And it’s called: Get some rest! We all struggle with it— we want to keep lifting heavy every day, we don’t know what to do with our hands on rest day, “active” rest, etc. So, what DO we do on rest day and WHY do we NEED to make it part of our weekly training split?

Four Double Duty Exercises

Work More with Fewer Moves

You know your body best. What muscles are poppin’ when you take a selfie? If you have killer delts but weak glutes, I’ll bet most of your Instagram photos are of your shoulder pump after a delt workout rather than your glutes.

Advanced Lifting Techniques

For Lean Muscle Growth

We all know that straight sets are pretty self-explanatory. They are performed by doing a prescribed number of sets, for a prescribed number of reps, using the same weight for each set, until completion, then moving on to the next exercise. But what if we want to push it harder and force lean muscle growth and strength? Are straight sets enough? They are when you first begin a training program but after time, your body will adapt to the straight sets and you need to mix it up and introduce new techniques into your plan.

Making Your Own Path

Finding Strength in Yourself and Others

I believe that having a competitive nature is one of the most important qualities necessary to succeed and reach goals. It drives you to be better, keeps you focused and working hard. But it is SO easy to get caught up in the competition. It can become your worst enemy and prevent you from smashing your goals. In fact, sometimes it can even stop you in your tracks and freeze you from moving forward.

All About Abs!

Your Guide to a Six-pack

You’ve heard abdominals called everything— core, abs and six-pack to name a few. But how do you actually get a six-pack? Are they really ONLY made in the kitchen? Can you train abs every day? There are a lot of myths about abdominal training that can be very confusing— but here I’ll break it down for you and show you why you need a solid set of abs and how to attain it.

5 Squat Variations

Switch-ups to Sculpt the Lower Body

If you're getting bored with regular squats— don't worry! There are SO many variations to keep you busy and keep working on building up those legs and booty. Use these tips to break through a plateau and keep things progressing in the gym!

Building Your Gluteus to the Maximus!

How to train for shapely, tight backside

While cardio is a part of burning fat, the only way to actually build up a booty and give it some shape is putting your time in the gym. Start lifting!

Muscle Imbalances

Training Tips To Bring Back Balance

There are many ways we create muscle imbalances in our physiques. Maybe you have a job that requires physical labor, and you favor one side over the other. Favoring that side all the time will surely create an imbalance – making the side you don’t use as often become weaker and/or less developed than the favored side.