Minter Team: Getting strong this spring
What would it feel like to be strong this summer? What could you do, what would it feel like, and how do you get there? That is the foundation of what we do at In Pursuit and in the next three minutes you’ll have a plan to start getting strong this spring.
The most efficient plan to getting strong this spring starts with four foundational movements:
air squat: you may be shocked at how effective a proper air squat can be. Nothing in your hands, feet just wider than your shoulder and toes slightly pointed out. Your heels have to stay on the ground, squat as low as possible keeping your chest tall.
push-up: keep a perfect plank and don’t let your elbows flare out (they should be halfway by your side.
deadlift: biggest challenge, biggest benefit. Squat down with your back straight, grab the weight and push your legs into the ground while keeping your back completely straight. Check out this video.
row: with a straight back, kneel on a bench and put the same-side hand down, grab a weight and pull it to your ribs.
If you’ve never done these four lifts on a regular basis, you can’t imagine how great you will feel after just two short weeks. If you’ve lifted in the past, take this opportunity to upgrade one or two of these and enjoy similar benefits. Building muscle takes time but there’s just nothing better than being strong.