Jo Gets Jacked

No leg curl machine, no problem! Lie down on your stomach, loop a resistance band around your ankles and curl away! You'll get lots of tension at the top of the rep, and less at the bottom, which hits the hamstrings diffently than the machine would. Give it a try!

When you know the reward associated with the pain you are putting your body through, it suddenly appears easier. Think about the progress you'll make, whether your goal be weight loss, strength gains or body recomposition. It'll feel easier to push through. Now get after it!

Do you train your forearms directly? I don't. I've achieved decent forearm size and strength by ensuring that my workouts include exercises that challenge my grip. Think pull-ups, deadlifts and bent-over rows. Don't get me wrong, there are benefits to direct forearm training. If these muscles are difficult for you to develop, by all means, go ahead and do that. I'm just saying that it's not necessary for everyone! Have a great day!

Push workout to start the week! I hope you're all as excited as I am to start a new week. There's something about it, a feeling that you can accomplish so much in the days ahead. Have a great week everyone!

“The clock is ticking. Are you becoming the person you want to be?”

- Gregg Plitt

Today was supposed to be rest day, but I couldn't help it! Decided to do a short arm workout in the garage, using only bands. Gotta work them vanity muscles!

Face to face Friday! That's still a thing, right? On the left I weigh about 220lbs. And yes, I'm standing next to Chewbacca. Fond memories of Disney World 😁. On the right is this afternoon, weighing in at a lean 191lbs. I feel sooooo much better than I did back then. I am stronger, faster and somehow feel smarter. I encourage everyone to embark on a fitness journey today. Don't wait until Monday. Don't have another blowout weekend until the diet starts. The best time to start was a long time ago. Second best time is right now!

Suspension training has been extremely helpful in my quest for gains from home! These chest presses have been a staple in my push workouts. If you have a weighted vest, use it to increase the load. If you don't, load up a backpack with some heavy books. Same result!

If you've never failed at anything, it's time for you to start. The biggest life lessons you'll ever learn will be through failure. You mess up, fall down, get back up and try again. Learn from your mistakes, and become who you are meant to be!

Gym or no gym, the pull-up is one of the best exercises for back development. Not everyone has a pull-up bar at home, but there's always a way. Find yourself a ledge of some sort and start pulling! Using a ledge will also increase your grip strength and give your forearms a good workout. Bonus!

Calves can be the most stubborn muscle to get to grow. I believe Arnold had it right, and training volume and frequency is very important for calf growth. When he got serious about getting bigger calves, he started doing isolation exercises 6 days per week, up to 60 sets! I'm not saying you need to do 60 sets a week, but increasing the volume of calf training you do WILL help you get results! Keep working hard!

What have you done today to better yourself? The best thing you can do during this pandemic is work on yourself. Get out of this - whenever that may be - a better version of yourself. Be ready to conquer the world when the world is ready to be conquered!

Transformation Tuesday!

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Push day! Starting a new PPL at-home workout. Post with all sets and reps coming soon! Not sure what I'm looking at there...

Looking for a way to add more protein to your breakfast? Add some taco meat to your omelet and a dollop of salsa on top for a Mexican twist on a high-protein breakfast! Happy Easter everyone, stay home, healthy and safe!

Gotta get creative! This seated row variation really helps me not miss the gym too much. Get after it!

What's your favorite biceps exercise? Curls are of course an all-time great, but what else have you been doing in quarantine? Chin-ups are what I've been focusing on! Keep working hard!

Great day for calf raises! It can be difficult to overload the calves during this pandemic. Single leg calf raises are a great option. You can also work in super high rep ranges and really feel that burn! As long as you keep working hard, you'll make progress! Keep at it, folks!

Using this confinement time to sharpen my barbecue skills! Two beer can chickens at once, wish me luck!

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Suspension push-ups have been a staple in my chest workouts from home. Add in some regular push-ups, band crossovers and DB presses if you can! What's your favorite chest development tool during COVID-19?

What have you done for your arms lately? Pulling exercises have been my saving grace. Pull-ups, TRX rows, with some DB curls thrown in once or twice a week. Use whatever you have at home and keep working on those pipes!

Sometimes you gotta get back to the basics! Regular push-ups with proper form and a slow descent are great for chest, triceps and shoulder development. Make sure to conduct proper dynamic stretches prior to get going!

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What's your favorite equipment to use for home workouts? Resistance bands have been my best friend these past few weeks!

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