Training for Everyday Life: Lifts That Mimic Real-World Movements

https://fitnessfusionx2.wordpress.com/2026/06/22/training-for-everyday-life-lifts-that-mimic-real-world-movements/

This morning's #workout #music is from Anton Batagov doing #piano #etudes by #PhillipGlass - easy to lose track of your sets with these...just keep repeating, repeating, repeating....(^_^)

https://youtu.be/rwqyiTNpo2A
#Minimalism #KettleBells #Lunges #deadlifts #Burpees

🏋️ Crucial Tips for Dumbbell Deadlifts 🎯

For dumbbell deadlifts, the goal is to train the hamstrings, glutes, lower back, and core while keeping the movement controlled and safe.

#dumbbell #deadlifts #weightlifting #onlinecoach #personaltrainer

Barbell Deadlift Quick Tips 🏋️

For the barbell deadlift, think “brace, push, and stay tight.”

#barbell #deadlifts #weightlifting #strengthtraining #onlinecoach

🔥 Single Dumbbell Deadlifts 🔥

For hypertrophy, use 3–4 sets of 8–12 reps, resting 60–90 seconds between sets. Move slowly on the way down, about 2–3 seconds, then stand up with control.

👉 For the single dumbbell deadlift using both hands, think of it as a hip-hinge movement first, not a squat.

👉 Start with your feet about hip- to shoulder-width apart.

👉 Lower until you feel a strong stretch in the hamstrings without rounding your back.

#dumbbell #deadlifts #hamstrings #glutes #lowerbody

#workoutOfTheDay

First part #deadlifts (yay!)

4x
3 Deadlifts at 70% 1RM - so 112kg.

Second part a pure #cardio #workout: "Ice Hockey"

In teams of 2 - AMRAP 16' - collect as much kcal as possible

Partner 1: 1' Max kcal Ski Erg
Parnter 2: 1' Rest

Rotate each round

Together with @sadedoes - we collected 234 kcal.

#wod #crossfit #endgame #functionalfitnessEndgame #fitodon #gym #fitness #weightlifting

#workoutOfTheDay

#foundations class, focus #deadlifts (not that I really need that ;))

3x
* 5 Inchworms
* 5 Jefferson Curls
* 10/10 Single Leg Glute Bridges (bodyweight ➡️ 10 ➡️ 16kg)
* 1' Rest

3x
* 30" Prone Swimmers (2x1.5kg ➡️ 2x2kg ➡️ 2x2.5kg plates)
10 Hamstring Curls (20, 20 and 25lbs)
8/8 Single Leg Deadlifts (16kg KB)
* 1' Rest

3x
* 6 Deadlifts (20 ➡️ 40 ➡️ 60kg)
* 12 Russian Kettlebell swings (16 ➡️ 20 ➡️ 24kg)
* 10 Weighted Glute Bridges (15 ➡️ 17.5 ➡️ 20kg)
* 1' Rest

EMOM 20'
* 12 Russian Kettlebell Swings (3 times 24kg, last round 28kg)
* 6 Deadlifts (60 ➡️ 80 ➡️ 100 ➡️ 110kg)
* 12 Glute Bridges (22.5 ➡️ 25 ➡️ 27.5 ➡️ 30kg)
12 Air Squats (22.5 ➡️ 25 ➡️ 27.5 ➡️ 30kg)
* 1' Row

#workout #crossfit #wod #endgame #functionalfitnessEndgame #fitodon #gym #fitness #weightlifting

#workoutOfTheDay

First some #deadlifts - find a 1RM

Started at 5x60, then 5x80, 3x100, 3x120, 1x130, 1x140, 1x150 to find a #PR at 1x160kg :D

After that the #workout: "Good Shepherd"

6 sets, 2' per set
* 12 Dumbbell Bench Presses (2x15kg)
* 12 Dumbbell Deadlifts (2x15kg)
* 12 Box Jump-Overs (20" box)

We had to stay more or less "in line" with time, which I did: 1'30", 1'28", 1'23", 1'22", 1'22" and 1'26"

#wod #crossfit #endgame #functionalfitnessEndgame #fitodon #gym #fitness #weightlifting

Smith machine deadlifts aren’t “cheating”, they’re a tool. 🛠️

When done well, they:
• Increase time under tension
• Reduce unnecessary spinal fatigue
• Let you load hinge patterns with more consistency
• Are fantastic for hypertrophy phases and joint-friendly volume

#smithmachine #deadlifts #gym #onlinecoach #personaltrainer