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Gym Professor Newsletter October 2015

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 17 Oct 2015 16:50:00 +0000

Hello :)

Since our last newsletter, here's a few new articles for you, below. I hope you find the articles helpful.

Barbell Deadlift, with Eddie Hall
Eddie's been training with my new Deadlift Deadener product this summer, so, given the opportunity to meet up with him for a deadlifts workout, how could I pass? The answer, I couldn't...I quizzed Eddie on all sorts over several hours and have included some of his tips and training habits in this article:
http://www.gymprofessor.com/index.php/exercise-index/erectus-spinae/barbell-deadlift-with-eddie-hall/

Why Have I Become so Weak? Minor Joint Injury Explained
A look at why gym-goers go as weak as a kitten in certain movement patterns through injury, even though they may be so strong in others.
http://www.gymprofessor.com/index.php/workouts/workout-articles-and-tips/why-have-i-become-so-weak-minor-joint-injury-explained/

Bulgarian Split Squat for Muscle Activation and Pelvis Health
My take on performing the Bulgarian Split Squat and why it's a good choice for maintaining or achieving a neutral pelvis. Includes a video demonstration and some suggested workouts.
http://www.gymprofessor.com/index.php/exercise-index/quadriceps/bulgarian-split-squat/

We also now have our Deadlift Deadener invention in stock. You'll see that it heavily features in our Barbell Deadlift article with Eddie Hall. Sales and user feedback has been phenomenal...I was only told today "The Deadlift Deadener is fantastic, I get in so tight to the bar and already my deadlift is more efficient and I've hit a new PB. Every gym should have them!" The success of the product will help further in the development of our Gym Professor enterprise and the free articles, advice and work that we offer. If you like what we do, please check the Deadlift Deadener out and share them with your friends online.

All the best,

Matt
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Introducing the Deadlift Deadener

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 21 Aug 2015 15:26:00 +0000

Hi there,

Just a quick newsletter to let you know about a new Gym Professor product, the Deadlift Deadener. In short, it's a pair of rubber arch bridges that serves to cushion a deadlift between reps and forms a reverse-arc around the weight plates; this massively reduces the impact by increasing the surface area over both the weight plate/s (around 35 times greater) and the floor (around 50 times greater). Therefore, bars, weights and your gym floor will last much longer without damage.

As a by-product, it can also help you become more proficient at the deadlift by avoiding any misalignment in the lift and practising that perfect straight vertical bar line; this was something highlighted to me by Eddie Hall. I contacted Eddie a couple of months back and introduced the Deadlift Deadener to him, he could see the benefits straight away and pointed out some technical benefits to the deadlift that I hadn't even really considered, and I'd been using it for months already.

Anyway, here's the man himself to show you...

...check out Eddie's video on Facebook, as he offers some great deadlift advise and it heavily features the Deadlift Deadener within his training:

Struggling with deadlift technique? Stuck at a weight and can't progress?THE DEADLIFT DEADENER Correct techniques by implying a straight line technique letting you know if your technique needs adjusting and also great for reps, use it as a cushion to protect floors, weights and your back. Cutting out the shitty rubber pads/mats found leaning against a wall in the back of the gym. Get these deadlift deadeners to do things properly.Watch the video for a full demo. Big and small pads available!Available from:-www.DeadliftDeadener.co.uk and www.TheGymRevolution.co.uk And visit and follow the gym professor on FB page:-http://www.facebook.com/GymProfessorFor awesome tips and techniques on loads of gym exercises.RegardsThe Beast
Posted by Eddie Hall on Sunday, 9 August 2015

I hope you like our new product, the Deadlift Deadener. If you're interested in purchasing it, please either reply by email or visit the website www.DeadliftDeadener.com .

Thank you for your continued support, and we hope you like what we do here at Gym Professor.

Best regards,

Matt

P.S. You can find Eddie on Facebook and Instagram at the following links:
http://www.facebook.com/eddiehallwsmlegend
http://instagram.com/p/6KhE2YHeCP/?taken-by=eddie_hall_strong

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NEW! The Deadlift Deadener load-distribution device - www.DeadliftDeadener.com

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Gym Professor Newsletter July 2015

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 20 Jul 2015 15:47:00 +0000

Hello,

Since our last newsletter, we have 4 all-new exercise articles for you; 3 of them include a video demonstration and workout tips. Here you go:

Reverse-Grip Pull-Ups

The training short-cut to hitting the back and biceps. We take a look at this multi-lever/ multi-muscle exercise and provide some helpful technique tips to work the back and bi's to the max.

Article: http://www.gymprofessor.com/index.php/exercise-index/biceps/reverse-grip-pull-ups-chin-ups/

Video: https://youtu.be/xMhMXRi7SMY

Lever Low-W-Press

My modern-day homage to a weight training classic - a W-Press performed in a landmine. This is a great variation and when used in the suggested superset really hits the entire shoulder complex.

Article: http://www.gymprofessor.com/index.php/exercise-index/deltoids/lever-low-w-press/

Video: https://youtu.be/A74ENvXdzTE

Farmer's Walk

One of the simplest of exercises to perform and yet it certainly doesn't get any easier. Check out this article on the modern-day classic that is Farmer's Walk.

Article: http://www.gymprofessor.com/index.php/exercise-index/forearm-flexors/farmer-s-walk/

Drag Curls

Almost every guy in the gym performing half-a-dozen exercises for biceps, but I never see this one: Drag Curls: and it's one of the best. Look better in a tee and feel the burn, with Drag Curls.

Article: http://www.gymprofessor.com/index.php/exercise-index/biceps/barbell-drag-curls/

Video: https://youtu.be/aIWxWuJaDrg

Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel and 'Get Notifications' on our Facebook, as there's lots of helpful hints and video reviews that we post that never make it to the newsletter. Please find the links in the footer.

Cheers, and may your training be happy and successful!

Matt @ Gym Professor

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Gym Professor's March Newsletter: 2 Must-Try Exercises

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 22 Mar 2015 11:42:00 +0000

Hi, and happy Sunday!

Here's some of the latest articles to catch up on:

Single-Arm Cable Crossover

Achieve full-contraction of the chest with an unrivaled range-of-motion and a great pump. Works great as a warm-up or finisher for your chest workout.

Article: http://www.gymprofessor.com/index.php/exercise-index/pectoralis-major/single-arm-cable-crossover/

Video: https://youtu.be/pU2P9gCIyRM

Sissy Leg Press

Save time and place for emphasis on your quads with this cross between a traditional Sissy Squat and a Leg Press.

Article: http://www.gymprofessor.com/index.php/exercise-index/quadriceps/sissy-leg-press/

Video: https://youtu.be/PLhNXCUGtK0

The videos have proved massively popular on Facebook, and I've seen many people performing the exercises in the gym; therefore, we've started adding more and more. You can catch these exercise demonstrations and also lots of product reviews on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/GymProfessorCom/videos

Just click on the Subscribe button.

I hope this proves helpful in your training. Enjoy your day!

Matt @ Gym Professor

P.S. Please share our free resources with your friends and check out our inventions and stores which serve to support these resources. Cheers :)

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Kickstarter Abuse: The naming and shaming of EvoGrips by Ramon Sodano / Mark Pederson

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 30 Nov 2013 12:51:00 +0000

Kickstarter is a crowd-funding service wherein a project creator asks the site's users to give money so that they can create something. This seems a great way to promote innovation and as the Kickstarter homepage suggests “Bring creativity to life.” Had I known of Kickstarter previously, I may’ve used it to fund some of our unique creations, like our free-to-download workout app, or to have helped bring our Globe Gripz innovation to fruition, which now serves to fund our free resources. There are many people/ companies that do not operate according to the same code of ethics as GymProfessor.com. Unfortunately, Kickstarter is also susceptible to abuse and deception of its users by said creators. This is how I came to know Kickstarter.

On the 23^rd of October 2013, a Kickstarter project was created called EvoGrips - The Evolution of Ergonomics. Get Fit, Not Hurt. Within 24 hours of the project’s creation, I was contacted directly by several Kickstarter users disgruntled that Ramon Sodano and Mark Pederson were miss-selling a copy of Globe Gripz (called EvoGrips) as a new innovation. Remember, at this stage, they haven’t even made it – just text (copied), pictures (from the same angles as ours), and a disingenuous video (albeit much better than my own first attempt) - and users then offer monetary backing. They complained to Kickstarter also. Having checked out the provided link, I swiftly added my complaint to Kickstarter (privately, so as not to publicly embarrass RamonSodano / Mark Pederson) and highlighted the breach of patent and copy. After much delay, Kickstarter simply referred me to contact Ramon Sodano / Mark Pederson via a “Contact me” button on their site. The breach of copy is quite evident, however, people deal with people and I try to see the best in people and so politely contacted the creators of EvoGrips in the hope they would do the right thing. With delayed responses from Ramon Sodano / Mark Pederson deliberately evasive and unwilling to provide a postal address for legal documentation, it became abundantly clear to me that they knew exactly what they were doing from the outset and I had no choice but to refer the matter to our legal team. This grates on me, as thousands of pounds spent on legal fees and time allocated on the matter could be put to far better use to bring on new Gym Professor projects and add to our free resources, but I wholeheartedly disagree with their deception to Kickstarter users/ backers, let alone our lost revenue. All the while, Ramon Sodano / Mark Pederson continued to promote EvoGrips to Kickstarter members and even further afield off the back of the Kickstarter promotion.

To-date, Ramon Sodano / Mark Pederson (EvoGrips) have chosen to ignore correspondence from our legal representative (D Young & Co LLP) and have successfully screwed $11,068 from unwitting Kickstarter users. With the failure of Kickstarter to exercise their rights (which appears the norm according to online reports) and Ramon Sodano / Mark Pederson / EvoGrips failing to provide a response to our formal complaint, I write this article in the hope that it shows up online when searching “EvoGrips” so you know who you’re really dealing with. Well, now you know the truth, be sure to check out our worldwide acclaimed multi-grip ergonomic training aid – the original and best Globe Gripz workout tool.

www.GlobeGripz.com

You may also find our free-online-resource and free-to-download workout app to be of great help with your training goals too. All the best,

P.S. Pictures tell a thousand words...

Hammering horseshoes and banishing bingo wings: here’s our Exercise of the Month: Triceps Pressdowns.

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 18 Nov 2013 20:40:00 +0000

Here's an extract from the 'Exercise of Month' feature in the September 2013 issue of Living magazine:

Hammering horseshoes and banishing bingo wings: here’s our Exercise of the Month: Triceps Pressdowns.

The Triceps, a three-headed muscle situated at the back of the upper arm, are responsible for straightening the elbow. When well-developed (and presented on a lean physique), they form an aesthetically pleasing horseshoe like appearance. For those suffering what is colloquially know as bingo wings, fat and/or extra skin that hangs from the underside of the upper arms (i.e. over the triceps),triceps exercises are often promoted to banish this dilemma. This is not untrue, but a little misleading – I’ll explain how exercising the triceps can be of benefit. You cannot spot-reduce fat accumulation in an area by exercising muscles within the vicinity (remember this with sit-ups people); however, exercising is key to help bring about an energy deficit and subsequently burn off excess body fat. If advancing years is partially responsible – muscle atrophy and decreased skin elasticity – developing larger muscle bellies through regular and progressive exercise can greatly enhance the appearance.

Start-Position

Mid-Position

Here’s how we perform Triceps Pressdowns:

Set the cable handle at a suitable height. To improve exercise comfort, you may choose from a variety of cable handles and grip-styles (Globe Gripz are recommended!)*.
Grab the cable handle to assume the load. Stand upright with your back straight and your elbows bent by your sides. Start-Position. Note: Your lower back and abs should stabilise your torso and your shoulders keep your upper arms fixed in position.
Inhale. Then, keeping your elbows by your sides, exhale and straighten your elbows in a controlled manner until your hands are by your thighs and squeeze your triceps. Mid-Position.
Inhale whilst controlling the negative to return to the Start-Position and repeat for desired number of repetitions.

Further note: Do not lean forward to aid the press – stay upright throughout!

A cable machine is preferred for this exercise in order to provide continued resistance throughout the movement. It can also be performed successfully using resistance bands. A similar exercise variation - Kickbacks - can be performed at home using dumbbells, cans, or bottled water.

*Slip Globe Gripz onto a cable handle (as shown below) to easily change your grip-style to improve comfort or simply add variety. Using Globe Gripz, here’s a good tri-set gym workout for your Triceps..

If you like performing 21's and tri-sets, check out more advanced training ideas here: Advanced Training Methods

For further exercise demonstrations and gym workout ideas, just search the GymProfessor.com website – it’s all here :)

If you like our free-online-resource, please show your support by informing your friends about us using the social links provided.

Cheers,

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Gym Professor's August 2013 Newsletter

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 18 Aug 2013 13:25:00 +0000

Hello,

I hope your training’s going well and that you’re enjoying life.

Here’s a quick round up of just some of our recent news...

Hammering horseshoes and banishing bingo wings: here’s our recently posted Exercise of the Month: Triceps Pressdowns...

http://www.gymprofessor.com/index.php/exercise-index/globe-gripz/reverse-grip-tricep-pressdowns/

I sometimes listen to Heavy Muscle Radio whilst catching up with some work on a Sunday. Dave Palumbo talked for a few minutes on last week’s episode regarding the use of Globe Gripz helping with injuries. Be sure to check out what Dave and Chris Aceto have to say here:http://www.rxmuscle.com/rx-radio/heavy-muscle-radio/8948-heavy-muscle-radio-8-5-13.html

The Globe Gripz bit is 22:40secs in :)

Star of US reality TV show Expedition Impossible, SWAT operator Sergeant Jim Vaglica is the go-to man when it comes to strength and conditioning in the force. Here, Jim’s target is Globe Gripz for an article on behalf of Bodybuilding.com:http://jimvaglica.com/2013/07/globe-gripz-review/

Be sure to check out Jim’s other articles and training tips too.

If you’re on Facebook and haven’t yet become a Fan, please do so – we’ve now hit over 6,000 followers. Find us here: https://www.facebook.com/GymProfessor

I’ll be back with more articles and updates soon.

Happy training!

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Exercise of the Month: Seated Calf Raises

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 12 Jul 2013 18:37:00 +0000


Figure 1: Start Position

Figure 2: Mid-Position

With warm summer weather, it’s time for shorts, skirts, and short dresses. This means, legs on show. Having shapely calf muscles is something many women strive for and men all too often overlook in their training. Strong foundations will help with general balance, standing, walking, running, and help toward achieving that total body defined look. The muscles of the Calf consist of a large superficial muscle belly called the Gastrocnemius that has two heads (Medial and Lateral) and beneath and below this (from just below the knee to the heel) runs the powerful Soleus muscle. Both muscles work together to stabilise the ankle and raise the heel. Although some may have a “high calf” (Gastrocnemius muscle bellies appearing high up the lower leg), this appearance is often exaggerated with a far better developed Gastrocnemius to Soleus, which is common with those wearing heels all day or fighters bouncing around on their toes for long periods. For this reason and for all-round development, one of my favoured exercises for the Calf is a Seated Calf Raise. A flexed knee lessens the stretch in the Gastrocnemius (a knee flexor), so the movement can emphasize the Soleus. A good sporting comparison is looking at the Calf development of an average cyclist or horse rider (working the Calf with a flexed knee) against that of a jogger or soccer player. In the majority of cases, you’ll note that the cyclist or horse rider has a better developed Soleus.

An exercise for all, here’s how to perform a Seated Calf Raise in the gym:

Select an appropriate weight. Adjust the height of thigh pads – so that they comfortably rest on your Quadriceps.
Place the balls of your feet onto the footplate. Try to keep your feet hip-width apart with toes pointing forward.
Raise your heels, taking the strain on the Calf Muscles. Release the safety lever and inhale as you gently lower your heels to where you feel a stretch on your Calves [Figure 1].
Exhale, as you raise your heels - fully contracting the Soleus and Gastrocnemius [Figure 2]. Repeat. [Side note: you may wish to perform the first set with less weight and increasing range-of-movement in order to warm up the Achilles Tendon].
Remember to return the safety lever upon the last repetition.

At home, you can perform this exercise perching on the edge of a sturdy chair or table of the right height and resting the balls of your feet on to a large phone directory or unused book [figure 3]. To add resistance, place the flat side of dumbbells on to your thighs or use a food tray and load as appropriate (you may need someone to hand you the tray).

Figure 3: Performing Seated Calf Raises at home.

Used throughout the day, Calves are a tough little muscle group - so performing high repetitions in a controlled manner is fine for this exercise.

This article is a featured 'Exercise of Month' for Living magazine publications (August 2013 edition). You will find many more of our published articles for free on the Gym Professor online resource - so please just search.

If you have found this article helpful, please support the Gym Professor free-online-resource by sharing this article with your friends and family using our social links. Please also check out our bestselling books and our global phenomenon that is Globe Gripz.

Thank you and happy training!

GP
(Gym Professor)
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Exercise of the Month and Father's Day Special Offer!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 15:13:00 +0000

Hi all,

Check out our all-new article...

'OLD-SCHOOL' Exercise of the Month: RUSSIAN TWISTS.

http://www.gymprofessor.com/index.php/exercise-index/rectus-abdominis/dumbbell-russian-twists/

Encase you missed previous ‘Exercise of the Month’ exercises, here they are...

Dumbbell Deadlifts:

http://www.gymprofessor.com/index.php/exercise-index/erectus-spinae/dumbbell-deadlifts/

Incline Dumbbell Press:

http://www.gymprofessor.com/index.php/exercise-index/pectoralis-major/dumbbell-incline-bench-press/

Hip Flexion vs Sit-Ups:

http://www.gymprofessor.com/index.php/exercise-index/rectus-abdominis/lying-horizontal-knee-raises/

Stiff-Arm Circles:

http://www.gymprofessor.com/index.php/exercise-index/deltoids/stiff-arm-circles/

Leg Blaster Squats:

http://www.gymprofessor.com/index.php/exercise-index/quadriceps/leg-blaster-squats/

Stiff-Arm Pulldowns:

http://www.gymprofessor.com/index.php/exercise-index/globe-gripz/stiff-arm-pulldowns/

Zottman Curls:

http://www.gymprofessor.com/index.php/exercise-index/globe-gripz/zottman-curls/

That’s almost a full-body-workout!

Our ever-popular innovation, Globe Gripz, feature amongst many of the above articles. One of bodybuilding’s all-time greats – Lee Priest - was snapped working out with a pair this week. Visit our Facebook page to see the photos (I've also included them below). If you wish to purchase a pair of Globe Gripz, please check out our current Father’s Day special offer at the links below:

www.GlobeGripz.com

www.GlobeGripz.co.uk

They make a great gift!

Our Approved Dealers have special offers on too.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend and happy training!

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Lat Pulldowns (to Front) (Mid-Position)

Lat Pulldowns with Globe Gripz

Lee Priest shoulder pressing using Globe Gripz

Supination Curls - Lee with Globe Gripz

Lee Priest forearm pump with Globe Gripz

Lee Priest One-Arm Dumbbells Curls with Globe Gripz

Gym Professor Newsletter: May 2013

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 27 May 2013 09:46:00 +0000

Hello,

I hope you’re enjoying your long weekend!

Here’s some of what’s been happening over the past few weeks at Gym Professor HQ...

Most popular articles:

The Burning Question: How do I get Six-Pack Abs?

http://www.gymprofessor.com/index.php/diet/how-to-get-six-pack-abs/

Changing the Dynamics: Fat Bar Training

http://www.gymprofessor.com/index.php/workouts/workout-articles-and-tips/fat-bar-training/

Forgotten Exercises: Zottman Curls

http://www.gymprofessor.com/index.php/exercise-index/globe-gripz/zottman-curls/

The Power of Magnesium:

http://www.gymprofessor.com/index.php/diet/supplements/magnesium/

The Truth: Fat Burners:

http://www.gymprofessor.com/index.php/diet/supplements/fat-burners/

Supporting the Natural Physique Association:

We’re proud to be sponsoring the Natural Physique Association this year and will be present at most of the events showcasing Globe Gripz – a favorite among many natural bodybuilding champions! The Natural Physique Association (NPA) is a not-for-profit organization that promotes drug-free bodybuilding. I shall post some event photos on to our Facebook Page, so be sure to check them out.

Globe Gripz

For our Australian followers, you can now purchase GlobeGripz in Australia with super-fast delivery from Sam’s Fitness. Sam’s passionate about training and offers a service second-to-none with a quick turnaround time and sound honest advice. Be sure to check out Globe Gripz and other gym equipment at http://samsfitness.com.au/globe-gripz

Reviews

The reviews we’ve received recently for our free-online-resource, free-to-download app, and acclaimed all-new Globe Gripz workout device have been truly overwhelming and it spurs me on to bring you the many more articles, workouts, and inventions that are rolling around in my grey matter :). Here are a couple of very recent independent articles that popped up online from well-respected fitness bloggers:

Get Fit 101 product review of Globe Gripz:

http://getfit101.wordpress.com/2013/05/02/product-review-globe-gripz/

Canada’s most popular fitness resource (Health Habits) advises 3 pieces of fitness gear you need to buy right now:

http://www.healthhabits.ca/2013/05/13/3-pieces-of-fitness-gear-that-you-need-to-buy-right-now/

I will email again with all-new articles and updates soon.

All the best,

(Gym Professor)

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Gym Professor's Newsletter: April 2013

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 12:15:00 +0000

Hi there,

I hadn’t realized quite how much we’ve had going on, but here’s a round-up (below) of some of the latest articles and news that you may have missed...

All-New Articles and Exercises:

Grip-Strength and Arm Development:

http://www.gymprofessor.com/index.php/globe-gripz/real-world-results/

Thigh Development with Leg Blaster Squats:

http://www.gymprofessor.com/index.php/exercise-index/quadriceps/leg-blaster-squats/

How to Perform Perfect Stiff-Arm Pulldowns:

http://www.gymprofessor.com/index.php/exercise-index/globe-gripz/stiff-arm-pulldowns/

Avoid Shoulder Discomfort with Neutral-Grip Bench Press:

http://www.gymprofessor.com/index.php/exercise-index/globe-gripz/neutral-grip-bench-press/

Have you tried this? Gymnastic Ring Flyes:

http://www.gymprofessor.com/index.php/exercise-index/pectoralis-major/gymnastic-ring-flyes/

New Workout Videos #HowDoYouUseYours:

Find the workout videos here:

http://www.gymprofessor.com/index.php/globe-gripz/howdoyouuseyours/

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel here:

http://www.youtube.com/user/GymProfessorCom

Globe Gripz News:

Coming soon to Australia!

http://www.gymprofessor.com/index.php/globe-gripz/find-a-stockist/sams-fitness-australia/

As used by my sporting hero Frank Zane:

http://pinterest.com/pin/318348267379932344/

What are the 50 Greatest Toys in Health & Fitness?

Well, according to the latest Men's Health magazine, we (Globe Gripz) are one of them! See:

http://pinterest.com/pin/318348267379973118/

Introducing the monster mitts of Jedd at Diesel Crew:

“I haven't been able to train Barbell Curls without serious burning pain in my wrists and elbows for years. I finally said, "T HELL With Them," because I was sick of the pain, and used other exercises instead. However, with Globe Gripz on the bar, I am able to get out of that extreme supination position that Barbell Curls force upon you, and I can actually do them again. Now, the only burning is from the serious PUMP that I get!”

Jedd Johnson, DieselCrew.com

Former Strongman and grip competitor Jedd has some of the strongest hands in the world. Check out Jedd’s latest grip training DVD release here:

http://gymprof1.trackgrip.hop.clickbank.net/

For more Globe Gripz reviews, visit:

http://www.gymprofessor.com/index.php/globe-gripz/globe-gripz-reviews/

I think that’s it for now. So, plenty of ready for you to do and many more hours in the gym ;)

Cheers,

(Gym Professor)

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What you’ve missed: Globe Gripz, New Exercises, New Articles, App Re-Launch, Strength to Strength

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 20:39:00 +0000

Hi,

Sorry that you haven’t received a newsletter in a while. Unfortunately, our method of sending our newsletter (via Google Feedburner) was discontinued rather abruptly by Google. Therefore, this email is being sent to you direct. Lots of companies were hit by the Feedburner discontinuation, so you may’ve noticed updates from other blogs or newsletters have stopped too. Some of you may even be receiving the Gym Professor Newsletter for the first time, as there appears to be many subscribers (mainly with yahoo accounts) that have not completed their set-up (probably because the confirmation email had gone into your spam box).

Anyway, here’s some of what you may have missed over the past couple of months...

Globe Gripz.
Globe Gripz now find themselves in all corners of the globe – stocked by some of the most respected companies in the iron game and used by some of the world’s top athletes – and achieved global recognition as the must have gym accessory. You can check out some of the reviews by visiting: www.GlobeGripz.com

To locate a dealer, please visit: http://www.gymprofessor.com/index.php/globe-gripz/find-a-stockist/

You can also read about Matt's 5 month real-world results here:
http://www.gymprofessor.com/index.php/globe-gripz/real-world-results/

Articles and all-new exercises:
We’ve penned a few new articles and revisited a few old favourites too. Here are some of the most popular articles of this year so far...

Forearms like Popeye: Fat Bar Training:
http://www.gymprofessor.com/index.php/workouts/workout-articles-and-tips/fat-bar-training/

Forgotten Exercises: Stiff-Arm Circles:
http://www.gymprofessor.com/index.php/exercise-index/deltoids/stiff-arm-circles/

New ways of doing old things: Zottman Curls
http://www.gymprofessor.com/index.php/exercise-index/globe-gripz/zottman-curls/

Develop your thighs: Leg Blaster Squats
http://www.gymprofessor.com/index.php/exercise-index/quadriceps/leg-blaster-squats/

The Truth About fat Burners:
http://www.gymprofessor.com/index.php/diet/supplements/fat-burners/

The Exercise Habit:
http://www.gymprofessor.com/index.php/fitness/the-exercise-habit/

How to get Six-Pack Abs:
http://www.gymprofessor.com/index.php/index.php/diet/how-to-get-six-pack-abs/

Workout app Bigger and Better
Downloaded by 20,000+ people, GP Shuffle is the no-nonsense workout guide for those looking to achieve results. Our recent overhaul includes many bug fixes (so no more crashing or lost data), more exercises, more workouts, and more articles. Did I forget to mention that it’s still completely free-to-download? Well, it is! Visit: www.GymProfessorShuffle.com

Strength to Strength
Thank you for your continued support by following Gym Professor. With your support we have created a comprehensive free-online-resource, workout books, free-to-download workout app, and invented all-new gym advancements like Globe Gripz. Please continue to support our endeavours by sharing us with your friends and family. We have lots more to come!

Healthy regards,

GP
(Gym Professor)
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Unique multi-grip weight training device - www.GlobeGripz.com

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Globe Gripz: Pre-Launch Stock Available for Immediate Dispatch

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 16:43:00 +0000

You're never too old to play with stickers! I have a few pairs of Globe Gripz remaining from our pre-launch batch, so, if you'd like to get a pair before anyone else, please order now! Very limited stock!

U.S.A.: www.GlobeGripz.com
U.K.: www.GlobeGripz.co.uk
Europe: www.GlobeGripz.eu

All the best,

GP
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P.S. Here are some of our most popular articles at the moment:

The Exercise Habit
How to get Six-Pack Abs
Advanced Training Methods

All-New Advanced Training Methods

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 15:19:00 +0000

Hi,

I hope you had a great Christmas!

For those regular gym-goers that have messaged asking for some ideas to “shake-up” their training, check out one of our most popular articles from 2012, here it is (with a few all-new ideas):
Advanced Training Methods

I’ll post another in a few days :)

Enjoy!

GP
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EliteFTS Become a Globe Gripz Stockist

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 12:24:00 +0000

Hi all,

After rigorous testing, I'm very pleased to announce strength equipment giant Elitefts as an official US stockist of Globe Gripz. To pre-order or enquire, please visit http://www.elitefts.net/ or email customersupport(@)elitefts.com. EliteFTS' 5 star review of Globe Gripz to follow. EliteFTS should be fully stocked from Feb. onwards.

EliteFTS join UK stockist Gym RatZ amongst our trusted authorized resellers. Check out Gym RatZ review of Globe Gripz at: http://www.gymratz.co.uk/globegripz

If you have any product-specific queries, please just let me know via our Globe Gripz Contact Form at www.GlobeGripz.com or email (info(@)gymprofessor.com).

Have a very merry Christmas!

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Free-to-download workout app - www.GymProfessorShuffle.com
Unique multi-grip weight training device - www.GlobeGripz.com

Become a Fan on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/GymProfessor

Stocking Filler Ideas and Special Offers

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 13:03:00 +0000

Hi all,

I hope you're enjoying the festivities thus far and are still finding time to train.

If you or a loved one are stuck for Christmas present ideas, here are some Gym Professor special offers for you...

Gym Workouts: Maps to Success paperback – 30% off using code 7LEL2GM9 at:

http://www.gymprofessor.com/gym-workouts.html

Home Gym Workouts for Women paperback – 30% off using code 7LEL2GM9 at:

http://www.gymprofessor.com/gym-routines-toning-women.html

Pre-order Globe Gripz and get free worldwide shipping:

http://www.globegripz.co.uk/

Note: Post-Christmas delivery on this item – sorry!

All the best,

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Free-to-download workout app - www.GymProfessorShuffle.com
Become a Fan on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/GymProfessor

New Exercises and Workout Ideas

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 16:55:00 +0000

Hi all,

I’ve been busy adding lots of new exercise demonstrations and workout ideas to www.gymprofessor.com. Check them out at: http://www.gymprofessor.com/exercise-index/

Here’s one of the new exercise examples to be added, including some gym workout tips for shoulders:
http://www.gymprofessor.com/exercise-index/deltoids/stiff-arm-circles/

Enjoy :)

Also, for those of you on Twitter, you can now follow us @GymProfessor and @GlobeGripz. We can now be found on Pinterest too, see: http://pinterest.com/gymprofessor

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Free-to-download workout app - www.GymProfessorShuffle.com
Unique multi-grip weight training device - www.GlobeGripz.com

Become a Fan on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/GymProfessor

The Global Phenomenon

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 19:51:00 +0000

Hello,

Unprecedented pre-launch reviews and stockist interest have been truly overwhelming. As with all Gym Professor projects, the creation of Globe Gripz is to help with your training, whether this is grip strength, rehabilitation, sports performance, etc. I’m just glad you like them so much :).

Here are a few early reviews...

"GLOBE GRIPZ allow me to train with increased efficiently and greater effectiveness - they've changed the way I train overnight and I'm reaping the benefits."

Matt Bembridge

Top Personal Trainer and Natural Bodybuilding Champion

"Comfortable to hold and a great alternative to a regular grip on the bar. Plus, they're hygienic!"

Charlotte Washbrook

Fitness Fanatic

"I have Globe Gripz in the shop alongside a pair of grip4orce handles and the Globe Gripz are far nicer to use - you can feel EVERY finger coming into play unlike fat gripz. So impressed, I've added Globe Gripz to our shop range of products."

Pete Walker

Founder and Owner of Gym RatZ

"Carpal Tunnel Syndrome put pay to my weight training until I gave GLOBE GRIPZ a go. Using GLOBE GRIPZ helped alleviate the tingling and pain I experienced without them. I'm back enjoying my training."

Mr. O. Pellow, UK

To find out more, please visit www.GlobeGripz.com and watch our video demonstration.

Cheers,

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The new GLOBE GRIPZ™ – now available for pre-order

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:01:00 +0000

Straight from the Gym Professor lab (gym), here it is: the “Planet’s Ultimate Arm Builder”: the unique new GLOBE GRIPZ™. I’ll let the product do the talking – check them out at www.GlobeGripz.com .

Enjoy :)

GP

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An evolution in weight training is here - GLOBE GRIPZ™

Revamped Website Much Quicker, New Product Launch, Matt in Competition

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 12:00:00 +0000

Hi all,

REVAMPED SITE

Thank you for all of your visits to the revamped www.GymProfessor.com site. Unfortunately, it caused the site to slow up too much, therefore, we've swapped the server over this weekend, so it's now working much quicker (& should be better again come Monday). With over 100 hundred workouts, 300 exercises, and 100's of articles, be sure to check it out :)

Screen shot of the revamped site

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NEW PRODUCT

Ah, so this is what a Patent looks like (see below)...

An evolution in weight training is on it's way!

Does it ever strike you that there are no really "interesting" new fitness products on the market these days? We've noticed too and it's exactly why we've been busy inventing in the Gym Professor lab (gym!). An “evolution in weight training” is on its way. Being a newsletter subscriber, you'll be one of the first to find out about it :)

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MATT IN NATIONAL FINALS

The www.GymProfessor.com exercise skills demonstrator, Matt, will be competing in the NPA Great Britain Finals this weekend. Matt has used gym workouts from our GP Shuffle workout app in preparation for the event, as well as using our new product (mentioned above).

Regional Middleweight Champion 2012

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Have a good weekend!

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Free-to-download workout app - www.GymProfessorShuffle.com

Kick-Start Tomorrow's Gym Workout!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 07:29:00 +0000

Hi all,

So, here it is: our revamped free online resource with over 100 workouts, over 300 exercises, 100’s of articles: www.GymProfessor.com . Check it out and kick-start tomorrow's gym workout!

All the best,

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Exercise of the Month, Revamped Site, New Revolutionary Product

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 16:07:00 +0000

Hi folks,

First up, here's a copy of our article from this month's Living magazine publications. Please scroll down to see our further newsletter updates.

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Exercise of the Month – Hip Flexion versus Sit-Ups

Hip Flexion, your new alternative to performing Sit-Ups! Along with your abdominal muscles (Rectus Abdominis), your Hip Flexors (Illiascus, Psoas Major) are collectively tasked with bending the trunk (torso). Therefore, tucking your feet under something in order to perform more Sit-Ups simply provides your powerful Hip Flexors with an anchor point for leverage and makes the Sit-Up easier, not harder!

Instead of performing countless Sit-Ups to no avail, try bending of your trunk by bringing your knees up toward your chest, rather than your chest toward your knees. This exercise movement is commonly referred to as Hip Flexion.

Here is an exercise demonstration and key steps to follow for beginners of Lying Hip Flexion, otherwise known as Lying Knee Raises.

Start Position

Mid-Position

Key Steps

Lie down and position yourself so that your lower back is in contact with the floor (or bench).
Place your palms on the floor resting against your buttocks for support.
You may start with your legs bent at a right angle at the knee (easier), or legs straight (as shown, more difficult).
Inhale. Then, exhale as you draw your knees in a controlled fashion up towards your chest – lifting your buttocks off your hands at the mid-position, your legs forming a right angle.
As you return to the start position, do not allow your feet to touch the floor.

Hip Flexion resistance can be made increasingly difficult by keeping legs straight and/ or changing the position of the body. Here’s a straight-forward progression of exercise difficulty: Lying Knee Raises > Lying Leg Raises > Vertical Knee Raises > Vertical Leg Raises. Exercise demonstrations to all exercises mentioned, plus many more, can be found on my free online resource www.GymProfessor.com.

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Revamped Website

The re-launch of www.GymProfessor.com will occur during October. It'll be auto-responsive, so it'll look good on any PC, device, or browser. More importantly, it'll be easier to find gym workouts, articles, exercises etc, and there will be plenty more of all of them. Here are some screen-dumps from my iPad...

The new-look Exercise Index with over 300 exercise demonstrations.

New-look home-page with more articles and content more often :)

Easy-to-use drop down menus.

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New Revolutionary Product

We've got a new product on the way and it truly is fantastic. Unfortunately, I can't say too much more at this stage, but look out for our forthcoming newsletter announcement for more information - you'll be glad you did!

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That's it for now. All the best and happy training,

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Exercise of the Month: Incline Dumbbell Bench Press

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 13:03:00 +0000

Hi folks,

Here's a copy of our article from this month's Living magazine publications...

Exercise of the Month: Incline Dumbbell Bench Press

One of the best all-round exercises for developing the Pectoralis Major (muscles of the chest): The Incline Dumbbell Press. Far easier than a Flat Dumbbell Bench Press to manoeuvre heavy dumbbells into position, and, given that many trained individual’s upper chest muscles (Clavicular Fibres) aren't so well developed compared to their lower chest (Sternal Fibres), it's the ideal exercise choice for the seasoned weight trainer. For the same reason (developing the upper chest muscles), Incline Dumbbell Press is a popular and recommended exercise for female gym-goers in order to create the appearance of perkier breasts.

Here are the key steps to performing the Incline Dumbbell Press correctly, including some important do’s and do not’s:

For this gym exercise, you require a spotter. You should get used to manoeuvring light dumbbells in and of position before attempting a greater weight. If you require help lifting dumbbells into position, the weight is most likely too heavy.

1) Ensure that gym equipment is set up correctly. The bench should be positioned between 30 to 35 degree angles. Alternatively, you may choose a Swiss Ball.

2) Lift both dumbbells from the floor and rest flush on your thighs. Gently sit back on the bench and lift the dumbbells toward your chest whilst leaning back to lay flush against the inclined bench (or rolling into this position on your Swiss Ball). Your back and head should be rested flat on the bench at all times during the lift itself!

3) Turn the dumbbells out to your sides in a pre-stretch position - dumbbells level with your mid-chest, arms forming a right angle. Exhale and press both dumbbells to meet (you may touch dumbbells, but do not crash together and do not lock your elbows out!) in a centrally located point above your upper-chest. NOTE: On working sets, you may wish your spotter to help initiate the first press from a pre-stretch position.

4) Inhale as you lower the dumbbells downward in a reverse fashion. At the bottom of the movement, your arms should form a right angle (ask your spotter to check) & you should feel a slight stretch. Do not twist your hands during the movement to increase stretch!

5) Repeat the exercise for the given number of repetitions. Upon completing your exercise repetitions, exit the exercise in the same manner that you entered it.

As regards warming-up and working sets, warm-up with little or no weight, performing 2 to 3 sets of 10 reps or more, in order to lubricate joints and raise local muscle temperature. For your working sets, select an appropriate weight that allows you to achieve your target repetition range in a safe and controlled manner.

Happy training & enjoy watching the rest of the Olympics!

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...and Home Gym Workouts: Gym Ball & Dumbbell Workouts for Women

Inventor of GP Shuffle free-to-download workout app.

The Proof of the Pudding is in the Eating, Olympic Stories

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 29 Jul 2012 11:03:00 +0000

Hi folks,

The Proof of the Pudding is in the Eating.

For starters (rather than desserts), we’ll elaborate on the adage “The Proof of the Pudding is in the Eating”. Well, I’ve been stating for a while that the gym workouts featured on our website, within our books, and on our free-to-download app are all born from gym routines that have helped people achieve success to achieve a certain physique or goal within a chosen sport. The GP Shuffle workout app goes a little further by throwing up the “shuffle” option to change either a workout or exercise to a suitable alternative, something I’ve naturally done myself or with clients for many years in order to increase variety or just where the gym may be busy. The proof that the app works comes from the many thankful emails I've received thus far from people losing lost fat, becoming more toned, increasing muscle mass etc. all thanks to the GP Shuffle workout app, which is truly excellent.

Some readers may have also followed drug-free bodybuilder Matt (our Exercise Demonstrator) on Facebook. Matt used GP Shuffle gym workouts in the lead up to his most recent competition, where he became the three-time Natural Physique Association South West Middleweight Champion. Below are some images of Matt that show what can be achieved naturally (free from drugs) following workouts provided by GP Shuffle.

Matt said “I used the app in preparation for my competition to showcase what an effective tool it can be. I won! Enough said. :-)”

To download the app, please visit: www.gymprofessorshuffle.com

If you do not have a compatible device, look no further for workouts than our acclaimed book Gym Workouts: Maps to Success or our free online resource www.gymprofessor.com . The website is being revamped at present and will feature many more gym workouts soon, so check back regularly.

Olympic Stories.

For modern-day Olympic stories, stay connected to the latest happenings by following your favorite Olympic athletes – Usain Bolt, Michael Phelps, LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Maria Sharapova, Serena Williams, Chris Hoy, Bradley Wiggins, & more - on Facebook or Twitter. Visit: http://hub.olympic.org/

To explore some of the best stories of the past, check out: http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/olympics/

All the best,

The web’s free online fitness resource - www.gymprofessor.com

The workout app that works – www.gymprofessorshuffle.com

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The Global Phenomenon

The new GLOBE GRIPZ™ – now available for pre-order

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The Proof of the Pudding is in the Eating, Olympic Stories