LEVEL UP
Level Up is a series where we breakdown exercises made popular through social media. Social media is a powerful tool for fitness professionals and can be a great way to get ideas for exercises. The important part is that each exercise is performed with the proper goal and safety is always kept in-mind. Clients should not be fit to an exercise and exercises should be modified when appropriate.
Level Up The Skull-Crusher | Bigger Arms and Better Triceps!
In this episode of Level Up with Coach Ron, we take a look at another arm day staple... the skull-crusher! This exercise has been popular since the inception of bodybuilding as a way to isolate the triceps and grow massive arms, and today Coach Ron...
Level Up The Cow-Cat | Improve Spinal Mobility and Performance with this Drill
In this episode of Level Up with Coach Ron, we dive into the Cow-Cat. An underrated mobility and warm up drill that, if used properly, can vastly improve mobility, posture and performance! Too often this drill is taught and executed haphazardly and...
The Dumbbell Kickback | Build Better Arms with this One Tip!
In this episode of Level Up with Coach Ron, we take a look at an arm day staple.. the dumbbell tricep kickback! This exercise has been popular since the inception of bodybuilding as a way to isolate the triceps and grow massive arms. The only problem? It's very easy...
Level Up The Lunge | Three Variations to Improve this Classic Exercise!
In this episode of Level Up with Coach Ron, we take a look at a lower body staple, an exercise we have seen done since time immemorial - the lunge! The lunge is a cornerstone of any solid lower body training program so now Coach Ron is going to show you three ways to...
Level Up The Bird Dog | Taking this well known warm up and mobility drill to the next level!
In this episode of Level Up with Coach Ron, we go through the "why" of the Bird Dog and give you simple cues for setting up the exercise that will drastically improve its effectiveness. The Bird Dog is one of the most widely used mobility and warm up drills we see in...
Serratus Anterior | Train this overlooked muscle group to unlock even better progress!
In this episode of Level Up with Coach Ron, we show you how to train one of the most overlooked muscle groups in the body, the Serratus Anterior! Coach Ron goes through three variations of Serratus Anterior exercises using only a band and a sturdy anchor point to help...
Forearm Training | Use this sequence to improve wrist mobility and elbow health!
In this episode of Level Up with Coach Ron, we show you how to implement a short and effective forearm strength and mobility routine to improve wrist range of motion and even help with elbow pain! For the average person, forearm training can be totally handled by a...
Time Under Tension | Adjust this training variable to help your clients reach their goals!
In this episode of Level Up with Coach Ron, we show you how to adjust the Time Under Tension (TUT) in your program to break through plateaus and help keep your clients on track even when faced with changes to equipment availability. Time Under Tension is one of the...
Dumbbell Row | 3 Variations of a gym staple to help your clients reach their goals!
In this episode of Level Up with Coach Ron, we take a look at another classic gym staple: the dumbbell row. We show you three different variations to implement with your clients and help them get the most out of their workouts! The dumbbell row has long been a staple...
The Cable Pec Fly | Do this simple hack to start growing your chest today!
In this episode of Level Up with Coach Ron, we take a look at the cable pec fly and show you a quick and easy tip to improve your client's chest gains today! The cable pec fly has been a staple in the program of anyone looking to develop a well rounded set of pecs...
Level Up Your Shoulder Training
In this episode of Level Up with Coach Ron we take a look at a way to modify the dumbbell shoulder press to get even more out of it in your training. The dumbbell shoulder press is probably the most common exercise you'll see performed by individuals trying to improve...
Barbell Jump Squat | STOP! This exercise is killing your gains!
In this episode of Level Up with Coach Ron we take a look at the barbell jump squat and show you why you should ditch it, today! The barbell back squat jump squat is one of the most overused and overrated exercises we see in the gym today. It is commonly used by...