Skinny Strong: How it Happens and a Technique (G.T.G.) for achieving it Movers Odyssey 2026-09-17 | Skinny Strong: How it Happens and a Technique (G.T.G.) for achieving it
The PROFOUND Ways KETTLEBELLS Change the Body! The What the Hell Effect Explained Movers Odyssey 2025-09-02 | Kettlebell Codex Program: moversodyssey.com/kettlebellcodexBells of Steel Kettlebells (high quality option): bellsofsteel.us/collections/kettlebells#a_aid=moversodyssey&a_cid=11111111Amazon Cast Iron Kettlebells (low cost option):amzn.to/3HJhwHVKettlebell workouts are increasing in popularity as the benefits of kettlebell exercise are becoming better understood. While barbells are great for creating the adaptations of max strength and hypertrophy, they are less well suited to other fitness adaptations such as strength-endurance, power-endurance, or even fascia training which may well be the cause of the "what the hell effect". On the other hand, kettlebells are great for these adaptations, especially the ballistic kettlebell movements. Exercises such as the kettlebell swing, snatch, and clean develop the posterior chain in an explosive manner at sub-maximal weights. This tends to cause profound changes in the capabilities of the body and the way people feel in their bodies.#kettlebell #kettlebellworkout #kettlebelltraining #kettlebellexercise #kettlebellroutines
Is the DEAD HANG the Right Hang for YOUR POSTURE? Movers Odyssey 2025-07-11 | Glute Medius Video: youtu.be/P25Kb724ESUPsoas Video: youtu.be/H59XK2hVTH8Calisthenics Poster: etsy.com/shop/MoversOdysseyInversion Bench: amzn.to/4eI3ySBWebsite: moversodyssey.comThe dead hang is an immensely popular tool for posture correction and shoulder and back health. There is no denying it's value as it has been tried and tested by millions of people. However, it's popularity has overshadowed other forms of bar hanging that often better for posture and biomechanical health. The possible dangers of dead hanging have also been glossed over, leaving many to learn the hard way.In this video I cover all the main postures and postural distortions commonly seen (upper cross, lower cross, forward head posture, anterior pelvic tilt, posterior pelvic tilt, sway back posture, and lateral hip hike) as well as the best bar hanging variations and strategies for each.By choosing the right hang for you, you can create better posture, experience neck pain relief, shoulder pain relief, back pain relief, and find yourself standing taller than before. There are better hanging exercises than the dead hang, and this video will help find the right hanging strategy for your specific posture.#calisthenics #deadhang #posturecorrection #shoulderstretches #lowbackpainexercises #spinehealth #spinaldecompression 0:00 Intro0:20 Identify Posture0:44 Slouching Shoulders (upper cross)1:22 When to Avoid Dead Hang2:11 Hanging Progressions for Shoulders2:59 Anterior Pelvic Tilt (lower cross)4:24 Posterior Pelvic Tilt and Sway Back6:10 Lateral Hip Hike6:44 Identifying Hip Hike7:41 Calisthenics Poster
Unlock Your First MUSCLE UP! A Step by Step Guide Movers Odyssey 2025-05-06 | Calisthenics Poster: etsy.com/shop/MoversOdysseyWebsite: moversodyssey.comThe muscle up is easily one of the most iconic calisthenic exercises in the world. It's a fun and impressive way to showcase one's explosive upper body strength and power. The first successful muscle up is always a memorable calisthenics milestone, and one that often finds its way onto social media. In this video, the path to the muscle up has been broken down into 8 levels, each building upon the other. This starts with developing the required base strength and explosiveness before finally moving on to the necessary skills. The video is loaded with supplementary exercises such as the radial pull up, russian dip, skin the cat, and many others. Follow this beginner friendly path as it's been laid out in this video and you will complete your first muscle up quickly. Though don't forget to enjoy the journey, it only happens once.#muscleup #muscleups #calisthenics #calisthenicsworkout 0:00 Intro0:52 Base Strength and Bonus Drill1:42 Avoiding Elbow Tendonitis2:24 Pull up Strength2:59 Explosive Pull Up Strength3:51 Dip Strength4:36 Catch Phase of Muscle Up5:29 The False Grip6:12 Pull Trajectory7:02 Radial Pull Up7:45 Skill and Technique8:47 Muscle up Animations
BEST Exercises for BACK PAIN and RIB PAIN: Thoracic Mobility Movers Odyssey 2025-04-02 | Squatted Bar Reach Video: youtu.be/gohlUfWd754Psoas Video: youtu.be/H59XK2hVTH8Website: moversodyssey.comAmazon Inversion Table Link: amzn.to/3XGceS8Amazon Mini Inversion Table Link: amzn.to/41W2nKDMedical Disclaimer: moversodyssey.com/medical-disclaimerThe mid-back and upper back regions are where the thoracic spine is found and where damage to this portion of the spine usually tends to create pain. However, pain from the thoracic spine can also radiate around the rib cage and can even be felt in the chest or down the arms. This is often due to pressures put on the spinal nerves from either poor thoracic posture or from a bulging (herniated) disc. In this video we discuss the following.What is the thoracic spine? What is it meant to do? What injuries are common in the thoracic spine? What good thoracic posture and mobility look like? What dysfunctional thoracic postures are there? How to increase thoracic mobility and relieve pain?Source #1: bmjopensem.bmj.com/content/6/1/e000713Source #2: academic.oup.com/fampra/article-abstract/27/2/198/510429?redirectedFrom=fulltextSource #3: sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0966636221000564Source #4: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3282518#backpain #backpainrelief #thoracicmobility #ribpain #posture #posturecorrection #spinalmobility #upperbackpain #kyphosis #hunchback #discherniation 0:00 Intro0:15 What is Thoracic Spine?0:40 How the Back becomes injured?1:05 Common Thoracic Injuries2:28 Alexander Method2:59 Kyphosis3:38 Fixing Kyphosis4:48 Flat Back / Military Posture5:13 Lateral Curvature of Spine
Chaos Training: Is it Worth It? Movers Odyssey 2025-03-12 | Knee Rehab Runner's Hang Video: youtu.be/P25Kb724ESUWebsite: moversodyssey.comMedical Disclaimer: moversodyssey.com/medical-disclaimerChaos training is a modality of strength training that incorporates elements of instability and chaos such as unstable surfaces, shifting resistance, or other unpredictable forces which the body must contend with. Some training modalities that would fit within the umbrella term "chaos training" would include balance training, offset load training, sand bag training, muscle confusion, perturbation training, instability training, etc...This type of training is great for creating greater stabilization in the joints, which is why its often used as prehab and rehab. It's also been used extensively to increase proprioception and to improve exercise form.#injuryprevention #injuryrehab #stabilitytraining #prehab #kneepain #proprioception #balancetraining #sandbagtraining #jointhealth #gymnasticrings
Beginning Jump Rope #jumprope #jumpropetips #skippingrope #fatloss Movers Odyssey 2025-02-17 | Mover's Odyssey Jump Rope Program: moversodyssey.com/programsCrossrope System (Discount code: movers15): crossrope.com/pages/lp-movers-odysseySkipping rope can be difficult on the body at first so it's important to know how to start a jump rope program to avoid common pitfalls.
The Calorie Burning Power of Jump Rope #jumprope #jumpropetraining Movers Odyssey 2025-02-13 | Jump rope is an amazing way to be present in the moment, enjoying your time and burning calories in the process.Checkout cross rope for the highest quality jump ropes (Discount code: movers15): crossrope.com/pages/lp-movers-odyssey
THE ONLY AB EXERCISE You need for a Strong & Aesthetic Core, waist or stomach: The Ab Rollout Movers Odyssey 2025-02-11 | Brick House Core Video: youtube.com/watch?v=QpIWwPRAxvM&list=PLCfkJE_BMVwuwuiBEgVna_-1hjiMjTis5&index=2Calisthenics Poster: etsy.com/listing/4299968708/calisthenics-workout-poster-for-fitnessStandard Ab Wheel w/ Knee Pad: amzn.to/4gxs7RpNordic Strap: amzn.to/4jQdewiWebsite: moversodyssey.comMedical Disclaimer: moversodyssey.com/medical-disclaimerinstagram.com/movers_odysseyThere are hundreds of well-known core and abdominal exercises and thousands more if you really go digging for them. This often leads to some confusion about the best way to train the abs in a wholistic and functional manner, especially if you're also looking for aesthetic improvement. In this video we go over what are the basic requirements for a functional, well shaped and aesthetic core and then give the mover's odyssey opinion of what the best single workout to hit these requirements is. This exercise (the ab rollout and its variations) is a classic ab exercise that is easy to learn, cheap to perform (you only need an ab wheel or suspension trainer like gymnastic rings) and if performed and progressed properly, can reap rewards for a lifetime. This exercise can target not only the upper and lower abdominals, but also the obliques, the serratus anterior and the transverse abdominis (the only muscle that can truly shrink the waist line ).#abworkout #abs #absworkout #coreworkout #obliques #transverseabdominis #abwheel #waistworkout
Weighted Jump Ropes are Best for Body Transformation #jumprope #jumpropeworkout Movers Odyssey 2025-01-25 | Crossrope System (Discount code: movers15): crossrope.com/pages/lp-movers-odysseyNon-weighted jump ropes are great for tricks and conditioning, but for body transformation nothing beats a good weighted jump rope with the weight in the rope itself, as opposed to in the handles.
Explosive Athleticism with Jump Rope Training #jumprope #plyometrics #boxingtraining Movers Odyssey 2025-01-22 | Crossrope System (Discount code: movers15): crossrope.com/pages/lp-movers-odysseyJump rope is an excellent builder of athleticism, both in terms of ankle explosiveness and in terms of full body coordination.
The Power of Jump Rope has Been known by Boxers for 100 Years #jumprope #boxing #weightloss Movers Odyssey 2025-01-19 | Crossrope System (Discount code: movers15): crossrope.com/pages/lp-movers-odysseyJump rope is a powerful tool thats been heavily utilized by boxers to increase athleticism, lose weight and build endurance.
Comparing the Breaststroke, Backstroke and Freestyle #swimming #swimmingtechnique Movers Odyssey 2025-01-16 | These 3 swimming techniques each have unique benefits and draw backs, including anatomy trained, calories burned and difficulty of skill development.
BURPEES are for Beginners: MAN MAKERS are for the Bold! Movers Odyssey 2025-01-14 | Kettlebell Mastery Program: moversodyssey.gumroad.com/l/kettlebell_codexKettlebell Swing Video: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCfkJE_BMVwuwuiBEgVna_-1hjiMjTis5Kettlebell Poster Link: moversodyssey.etsy.comBells of Steel Kettlebells: bellsofsteel.us/collections/kettlebells#a_aid=moversodyssey&a_cid=11111111Website: moversodyssey.comMedical Disclaimer: moversodyssey.com/medical-disclaimerBurpees have long been heralded as one of the best cardiovascular and calorie burning exercises available. While this is certainly true, there are other options similar to burpees that can provide the same benefits alongside others. Man Makers are a type of exercise that could be considered in the same category as burpees. Man makers are great for fat loss and hypertrophy, making them a great option for physique transformation and an legitimate alternative to burpees.#burpees #kettlebellworkout #fatloss
The Transformational Power of Swimming #swimming #cardioworkout Movers Odyssey 2025-01-11 | Swimming is a powerful cardio-respiratory workout that can also stimulate full body muscle growth to some degree.
Essential Aquatic Skills to Stay Alive #swimming Movers Odyssey 2025-01-08 | When emergency situations arise on the water, it's essential to have certain aquatic skills. Swimming, while important, is not as important as sculling to stay afloat.
The Bajau: Masters of the Water #swimming #freediving Movers Odyssey 2025-01-07 | Brief intro to the Bajau people. A tribe who lives on flotillas and freedives to hunt for food, causing incredible adaptations for aquatic living.
Aquatic Exercises Beyond Swimming #swimming #boxing Movers Odyssey 2025-01-04 | When thinking of aquatic exercise, everyone's mind immediately goes to swimming. Yet, there are numerous other forms of aquatic exercise include shadow boxing as utilized by Muhamed Ali.
JUMP ROPE vs. RUNNING: Which is Better for YOU? Movers Odyssey 2024-12-23 | Original Jump Rope Video: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCfkJE_BMVwuF5oAAnBSt_BbUZOid-Oe2Nicklas Rossner Channel: youtube.com/@NicklasRossnerPTJump Rope Dudes Channel: youtube.com/c/jumpropedudesMover's Odyssey Jump Rope Program: moversodyssey.com/programsCrossrope System (Discount code: movers15): crossrope.com/pages/lp-movers-odysseySpeed Rope on Amazon: amzn.to/3T0H31JLicorice Rope on Amazon: amzn.to/4fyiwKQinstagram.com/movers_odysseyhttps:/www.moversodyssey.comJump rope is an excellent method for developing cardio, losing weight and enjoying yourself during the process. Though many people prefer running to jump rope when attempting to achieve the same benefits. This video is a comparison of the two, featuring youtubers Nicklas Rossner and Dan from Jump Rope Dudes. Listen to these two talk about why they love their respective fitness modalities and see if you team jump rope, team running, or perhaps team cross training. #jumprope #running #cardio #weightloss #jumpropedudes
Variations of the Mike Tyson Push Up Movers Odyssey 2024-12-05 | The Mike Tyson push up is often too difficult or sometimes too easy. In these cases, there are many ways to regress or progress this push up to get more stimulus from the workout.
How to do the Tyson Push Up🥊 Movers Odyssey 2024-12-02 | The Tyson push up is performed in a unique way, similar to the rocking push up but with the feet planted firmly against the wall.
Benefits of the Tyson Push Up🥊 #calisthenics #miketyson Movers Odyssey 2024-11-28 | The Tyson push up is a variation of the rocking push up that is an excellent option for fighters or for those looking for a more intense push up workout.
Rocking Push Ups for Explosiveness and Full Body Conditioning Movers Odyssey 2024-11-25 | Rocking push ups are a calisthenic variation of push ups that include the activation of core and legs and add an explosive element to the push up.
Wrestlers Yoga: The Turkish Get Up Movers Odyssey 2024-11-20 | Kettlebell Mastery Program: moversodyssey.gumroad.com/l/kettlebell_codexAdjustable Kettlebells: bellsofsteel.us/collections/kettlebells#a_aid=moversodyssey&a_cid=11111111Kettlebell Poster: moversodyssey.etsy.com/listing/1710646425The Gladiator Get Up: youtube.com/watch?v=yLjGET-rZswmoversodyssey.comThe Turkish get up is movement sequence performed with weight, usually a kettlebell, though it can also be performed with dumbbells, barbells, sandbags or even a person. It's popular with grapplers and kettlebell enthusiasts for its full body effects on joint health, injury prevention, integrated strength, mobility, stability and balance. Verticalization and Mortality Source: sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/12/121213085202.htm#turkishgetup #kettlebell #kettlebelltraining #kettlebellworkout #wrestlingworkout #coretraining Chapters0:00 Intro0:56 Effects of TGU1:35 Why it Works2:15 Training Considerations and Weight Chart3:19 The Cradle & Floor Press4:08 Roll to Elbow Prop4:41 Bridge Positions5:12 Leg Sweep and Stand5:41 Animation & Workouts6:50 Love it or Hate it & Variations7:36 Poster and Adjustable Kettlebells8:16 Dan John Quote
Enjoying Workouts and the CrossRope SpinJumper Movers Odyssey 2024-11-16 | crossrope.com/pages/lp-spinjumperThe spinjumper is an update of a 90's exercise tool (the skip it) revamped and updated for adults, with the goal of keeping workouts fun and rewarding.
Keeping the Psoas Strong, Mobile and Healthy #anatomy #coretraining #breathing Movers Odyssey 2024-11-07 | The psoas is deeply connected with breathing. This means a tight psoas can affect breathing in negative ways. However, it also means that deep breathing can be an effective method for loosening the psoas, along with stretching and strengthening.
The Real Functions of the Psoas #coretraining #anatomy Movers Odyssey 2024-11-05 | Hip flexion is one of the functions of the psoas but it's not actually it's primary purpose. It's intricately involved with breathing and gait mechanics.
Effects of a Weak or Tight Psoas #anatomy #posture #coretraining Movers Odyssey 2024-11-02 | The psoas muscle can have a drastic effect on skeletal alignment and posture.
What is a Psoas? Part 2 #anatomy #coretraining #psoas Movers Odyssey 2024-10-31 | The psoas is an important but little understood muscle. This short is the second in a short series that discusses what the psoas is, what it does, and what can be done to help it. Check out the full video link for more.
Whats a Psoas? #anatomy #coretraining Movers Odyssey 2024-10-29 | The psoas is an incredibly important muscle relatively unknown to many people.
Virtually ALL Back Muscles in 1 Pull Up: The Gironda Pull Up Movers Odyssey 2024-10-24 | Calisthenics Poster: etsy.com/listing/4299968708/calisthenics-workout-poster-for-fitnessMike Tyson Push Up Video: youtu.be/gcWqt3V92MAmoversodyssey.comDoorway Pull up Bar from Amazon: amzn.to/4dZe2e4instagram.com/movers_odysseyPull ups are considered a vertical pulling exercise, largely targeting latissimus muscles and biceps. However, there is one variation of pull ups that is not only a vertical pull, but also a horizontal pull, much like rows. This pull up, known as the Gironda pull up, targets not only the lats and biceps, but also the muscles of the upper back. It also employs the active arch hang position which is so healthy for the shoulders and great for scapular control and shoulder mobility. This is especially healing for the slouching shoulder posture.#pullups #pullupworkout #calisthenics #calisthenicsworkout #calisthenicsvsbodybulding #backworkout
Grease the Groove Technique Boost Strength and Skill #strengthtraining #kettlebell #calisthenics Movers Odyssey 2024-10-15 | The Grese the Groove technique is a simple neuromuscular technique designed to maximize the strength of the nervous system in any one particular movement pattern. It can cause rapid strength gains that often plateau after 8-12 weeks.
Greasing the Groove Training Method Concept #kettlebell #calisthenics Movers Odyssey 2024-10-11 | Greasing the groove is a training modality which improves neuromuscular efficiency, increasing strength, skill, and muscle control.
2 Different Types of Muscle Strength #strengthtraining #neuromuscular Movers Odyssey 2024-10-10 | Mechanical strength development and Neuromuscular Efficiency are two interrelated types of strength development. Strength training will always train both of these though you can skew the training towards one or the other for specific effects.
Unlock RESTING SQUAT Mobility & Lose a BULGING GUT Movers Odyssey 2024-10-08 | Shallow Squatting bar reach example: youtube.com/shorts/JRq5WKhkFwY?si=NazVepF11LuQIUdODeep Bar Reach Example: youtube.com/shorts/7mNozmxGD70?si=Wju8Jv2ycTthaKcImoversodyssey.cominstagram.com/movers_odysseyThe squatting bar reach is a mobility drill often utilized to help restore squat mobility, improve posture and stretch the glutes and back. A bonus is that this helps to correct a postural issue that shows up as a bulging lower abdomen. This mobility drill is simple and can be added to an existing warm up routine to great effect.
Kettlebell Windmill for Core Strength and Function #coretraining #kettlebell #kettlebellworkout Movers Odyssey 2024-10-02 | The windmill is a highly functional kettlebell exercise that works the core through three dimensional ranges of motion.
Real World Strength with the FARMERS CARRY! #strengthtraining #strongman Movers Odyssey 2024-09-30 | The farmers carry and it's one arm variation, the suitcase carry, are excellent options for functional strength. It's an excellent way to target the core in particular, but it also integrates the strength of the entire body together to create usable strength adaptions.
Force Transmission and CORE Training #coreworkout #functionaltraining Movers Odyssey 2024-09-27 | For the core to truly be functional, it must transmit force effectively between the upper and lower body. The best exercises to train this function will depend on the unique strengths and posture of the individual.
True CORE Strength and Mobility #coretraining #abdominales Movers Odyssey 2024-09-26 | True core functionality comes from a mixture of strength, durability, mobility and coordination.
The Problem With Training for ABS #abdominales #coretraining Movers Odyssey 2024-09-25 | Many people exclusively train the abdominals when training core. This leaves a large amount of core musculature and functionality weak and untrained.
Health Secrets of the Tsimane Tribe #testosterone #longevity #healthylifestyle Movers Odyssey 2024-09-21 | The Tsimane tribe of Bolivia seem to be largely immune to many of the health and aging issues facing the modern world. In particular, testosterone levels seem to remain largely stable throughout aging.
Aging, Testosterone and TRT #trt #longevity Movers Odyssey 2024-09-21 | In the modern world, declining testosterone production has become the norm. Many men turn to testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) which comes with a host of potential side effects.
Why Power Lifters are Stronger than Most Lifters #powerlifting #strengthtraining #benchpress Movers Odyssey 2024-09-20 | Powerlifters are known for higher levels of strength than traditional lifters, even on a pound for pound basis. This is due to the increases powerlifting causes in motor unit recruitment.
MAXIMIZE YOUR Muscle Fiber Activation! Movers Odyssey 2024-09-20 | moversodyssey.cominstagram.com/movers_odysseyThe brain dictates what percentage of muscle fibers can be used at will. This is a protective mechanism to ensure that the joints are not damaged by utilizing too much strength at once. Muscle spindles and golgi tendon organs supply the brain with the sensor data that allow it to determine what level of strength is appropriate for each situation. Stories of hysterical strength in which mothers lift cars off their children are examples of these protective mechanisms being overridden, allowing the body temporary full access to the individuals strength capacity. In this video, 4 different methods of increasing the conscious activation of muscle fibers (motor unit recruitment) are investigated.Sources:https://archive.ph/20130505014926/http:/film.guardian.co.uk/features/featurepages/0,,999977,00.htmltoday.com/news/woman-22-lifts-bmw-dad-saves-his-life-wbna48449955pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17702815journals.physiology.org/doi/full/10.1152/classicessays.00025.2005journals.lww.com/acsm-msse/Fulltext/2004/04000/Fundamentals_of_Resistance_Training__Progression.17.aspxpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/453338pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/750844pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10899328journals.physiology.org/doi/abs/10.1152/jn.1992.67.5.1114lecerveau.mcgill.ca/flash/capsules/articles_pdf/Gaining_strength.pdfpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9578373Chapters0:00 Intro1:03 Powerlifting2:59 Plyometrics5:23 High Rep Calisthenics6:26 Mental Muscle Activation
Essential Tips for Glute Strength & Development #glutes #glutesworkout #glutetraining #hipmobility Movers Odyssey 2024-09-10 | Full Length Video: youtu.be/DeGcItoGBPIGlutes can become deactivated due to a number of misalignments, restrictions or just lack of use. In this video are some tips and techniques for reactivating and better utilizing the gluteal muscles.
The Power of Glutes! #glutetraining #glutes Movers Odyssey 2024-09-09 | Full Length Video: youtu.be/DeGcItoGBPIGlutes are the powerhouse of the body, providing a bulk of the muscular effort in nearly all athletic activities. Healthy glutes are also rated as among the most attractive physical attributes by both men and women.
Dead Butt Syndrome: Why your Glutes arent working #glutes #glutesworkout Movers Odyssey 2024-09-09 | Full Video: youtu.be/DeGcItoGBPIDead butt syndrome is a neurological in which control of the glutes has largely been shut down due to tight hip flexors or lack of use.
The Physiological Effects of Club Training #shoulderhealth #indianclubs #anatomy Movers Odyssey 2024-09-06 | Long Form Video: youtu.be/mOnXxKyUuGUClub training creates a number of unique physiological changes to the cartilage, muscle and connective tissues of the shoulders and upper body.
Functional Shoulder Development w/ Club Swinging #indianclubs #shoulderhealth #shoulderworkout Movers Odyssey 2024-09-05 | Long Form Video: youtu.be/mOnXxKyUuGUIndian clubs are great for mimicking functional shoulder movements such as throwing and tool wielding.
Unlock Shoulder Health w/ INDIAN CLUBS #indianclubs #shoulderhealth #shoulderpain #shouldertraining Movers Odyssey 2024-09-04 | Shoulder problems are rampant in the modern world and indian clubs are an ancient training method that shows great capacity to solve many of them.
Unlocking Shoulder Mobility: The Marvel of Human Anatomy #shoulderpain #anatomy #naturalmovement Movers Odyssey 2024-09-04 | The shoulder anatomy of a human allows for nearly 360 degree movement, allowing us to move our arms in nearly any way we can imagine, so long as they are healthy.
