In the world of strength and conditioning, barbells and dumbbells have long been the go-to tools for building muscle and power. While they are undeniably effective, they are not the only way to develop real-world strength, athleticism, and resilience. Enter...
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Farmers Carries – What Muscles Do They Work?
The farmer’s walk is a simple yet highly effective exercise for building total-body strength and functional fitness. By carrying heavy weights in each hand, it targets grip strength, shoulders, core, and legs while improving posture and stability. This loaded carry...
Kettlebell Swings – What Muscles Do They Work?
The kettlebell swing is a full-body exercise that builds strength, power, and endurance. By targeting the glutes, hamstrings, and lower back, it strengthens the posterior chain while engaging the core and shoulders. Its explosive hip-hinge motion develops power...
The Dull Shoe – A Story of YOUR Potential
Have you ever looked at yourself in the mirror and thought, "I'm just not built for this"? Whether it's fitness, strength, or life itself, it’s easy to believe that success is for the "naturals," for those who seemingly had it all figured out from day one. But let me...
Project 25 (Client Spotlight)
Client Project - S.Ryan Ash here, S.Ryan is a very good friend of mine and has agreed (after some persuasion, general mocking and calling in a huge favour) to document his journey working with me at the Unorthodox Strength Society for the next 365 days. I know how...
Life Talk: Parents we need to BE MORE for our children
Parents we need to be more for our childrenAs a Father I know how easy it is for life to get in the way, for our training sessions to be missed simply because when you have a kid everything and I repeat everything is turned upside down. We have to remember though,...