The Reverse Hyperextension Elbow Lever is another great bodyweight training exercise that can be performed anywhere without any equipment, which is why I chose it for this week’s tutorial to post while I’m traveling. The exercise itself is a great combination move that increases the intensity and complexity of each individual component when they are […]
The Flexed Roll: Roll Your Way to a Stronger Core!
The Flexed Roll is a great way to build a foundation for performing a solid roll, an incredibly useful maneuver that crosses many bodyweight disciplines. While creating the GBT and Animal Flow systems, I was inspired by many different disciplines like Parkour, Gymnastics and Break Dancing. As a student of these different avenues of self […]
The Archer Push-Up: You’ll Love This Variation!
This week’s exercise brings us back to a Horizontal “Pushing” Pattern (ie Push-Up category): The Archer Push-Up, which is a great total body exercise that is also helpful for training for a Single-Arm Push-Up. In most cases if I asked someone to get down and perform a Single-Arm Push-Up (SAPU), what I usually see is […]
The Tornado Pull-Up: Strength With a Twist
The Tornado Pull-Up is a great variation on the timeless pull-up exercise. It’s no secret that Pull-Ups and Chin-Ups are one of the best exercises around. Sure, it might be impressive to see someone grunt out a ton of weight on a lat pull down machine, but the simple Pull-Up will always be a display […]
SwissBall Back and Hip Extension: More to Life than Crunches!
The Swiss Ball Back and Hip Extension is a great trunk exercise for any level Bodyweight Athlete. This is a fantastic “extension” exercise that works everything from the hamstrings and glutes, up through the spinal erectors. The Swiss Ball adds an unstable factor that is great for lateral and rotational stability. Complement Your Flexion with […]
Swiss Ball Push-Up with Single-Leg Jackknife
There are few bodyweight training tools as versatile as the Swiss Ball, and this week’s exercise, the Swiss Ball Push-Up with Single-Leg Jacknife, takes full advantage of the possibilities. This exercise is a fantastic integration of a pushing pattern with an advanced trunk exercise, and fits perfectly in the GBT System. The entire GBT system […]
The Dynamic Side Plank (This Ain’t Just Lying Around!)
The Dynamic Side Plank is a simple movement that packs a whole lot of punch. You’ll love what it does for your obliques and overall trunk- and it’s a great lead-in for learning to do the human flag! Many of you are probably used to doing a side plank static if you practice yoga – […]
The Mountain Climber Complex: A New Twist
This week’s exercise starts with an old favorite, the Mountain Climber, and takes it to an intense new level with some additional movements that are great for your trunk, hips, and legs. One thing I never get tired of is seeing a client get up after completing a seemingly easy exercise with that look on […]
