DIY Strength Training

Zero to Douchebag in Under 30 Seconds

Travis Hlavka — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 23:46:55 +0000

Have you helped an unknowing douchebag feel like a “real” douchebag lately??? In the following recant of one of my adventures at the ghyme (gym in layman’s terms), you will learn how to do just that. SCENARIO: There are 3 big mats for stretching. All were occupied (one by me). One person leaves, and at […]

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I did NOT want to workout (from April 2012)

Travis Hlavka — Sat, 13 Oct 2012 02:20:42 +0000

From April 2012… I did NOT Want to Workout! (But I did want to… What??) For the past couple weeks I’ve been trying to get my ass back in the ghyme. (Gym, for all you non Simpson’s fans. haha) Up till the end of 2011 I was hitting it hard and making some great gains, but […]

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You’re Asking for Injury if You Stretch Too Much

Travis Hlavka — Sat, 18 Aug 2012 07:16:58 +0000

Should you include stretching as part of your strength training to increase your flexibility? If so, how much and when? I have seen articles stating that any type of stretching is not good and I have seen articles that say you should stretch all the time. So who do you listen to? If you’ve read […]

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I Pay for a Gym Membership but Haven’t Used it!

Travis Hlavka — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 07:39:15 +0000

First off I’d like to let you know that you might be the ideal gym client. By ideal, I mean… When you buy something, never use it, and then feel so guilty about it that you do nothing. No working out, no cancelling your membership (because you “plan” to make time for fitness). Who’s fault […]

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Deadlifting Techniques (Full Stop vs. Touch & Go)

Travis Hlavka — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 02:41:03 +0000

This post will only look at “full stop” vs “touch & go” when you’re deadlifting. Check out this video real quick and then read on…. (Current BW: 175.5lbs) I’m not going to get into conventional versus sumo style deadlifting (in detail). I think they both have a place in your workouts, but I personally prefer […]

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Cardio Machines Suck Arse

Travis Hlavka — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 20:23:56 +0000

Yes, when it comes to strength training, or any training for that matter, cardio “machines” suck arse! If they sucked balls or blew… Well then I would be on them ever day. HEH HEH 😉 Anyway, this is just a lil rant about cardio machines and injuries and training in general. <Begin Cardio Machine Rant> […]

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Strength Training Injuries are Better with Injury Butter

Travis Hlavka — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 04:57:54 +0000

Ok, so I’m not using actual butter in my strength training, but I am using what I call “Injury Butter” made with Cayenne pepper. Recently a friend reminded me of the health beni’s and I realized I had a bottle of caps so I decided to start taking them again. Pre-Disclaimer: I am not a […]

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Bicep Pain From Squatting

Travis Hlavka — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 06:00:41 +0000

UPDATE October 31, 2011 —> I have created a much more comprehensive article along with a video on the myofascial release exercises I do for my bicep pain from squatting. The post below is still fairly informative however so check it out also. Click Here – Updated article with video on myofascial release (Bicep Pain […]

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Strange Terminological Terms I Use

Travis Hlavka — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 16:29:01 +0000

Ok, So I use some reeeeally odd terminology for exercises because I get bored easily. I’ll be updating this later with some links to actual pictures of what I’m talking about with definitions when needed. Most of these terms were invented by my wkout partner but I did come up with a few myself. So […]

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