Last week I wrote an article called My Journey to 100 Push-ups: The Beginning. In that article I outlined a challenge I set myself: to complete 100 consecutive push-ups in 6 to 7 weeks time. To achieve that lofty goal I’m going to use an android app on my phone called 100 Pushups by ShvagerFM. I'm going to start at program 1 and work my way through to program 12. By … [Read more...]
My Journey to 100 Push-ups: The Beginning
A while back I wrote an article examining if push-ups are harder for tall people. I concluded that push-ups are in fact harder for some people, not because of their height, but because they lack strength. The sooner people accept this fact and stop making excuses to stroke their ego the sooner they can work towards getting stronger and being able to do more. Writing … [Read more...]
Being Tall is the Ultimate Ice Breaker
Being tall is the ultimate ice breaker. I’ve been thinking about this a lot and the more I think about it the more it makes sense. Before you stop reading and think I'm crazy hear me out. I know that being asked ‘how’s the weather up there?’ all the time is frustrating. I get it a lot too. However, what if it’s not as bad as it seems? Have you ever thought … [Read more...]
Are Push-Ups Harder For Tall People?
Push-ups! The king of body weight exercises and one of the most effective moves for strength and conditioning. They predominately work the muscles in your chest, shoulders, triceps, and abs. There are hundreds of variations to keep you challenged and they require zero equipment so you can do them anywhere. Despite all the benefits, the most common question about … [Read more...]
How To Relieve Lower Back Pain Fast
Last week I hurt my lower back. I tried to swing a kettlebell that was much heavier than what I normally use. It was going really well until I felt a tweak in my lower back followed by a sharp jolt of pain. It's at that moment I knew I messed up. I had just committed myself to at least a week of lower back pain and impaired movement. If you've ever had lower back … [Read more...]
How to Sit Straighter, Stand Taller & Look Better Instantly
Do you ever make the conscious decision to sit straighter but after a short time you catch yourself slouching again? Or perhaps you're standing tall and realise later that your posture has gone bad? No need to be ashamed about it. We all have plenty of things going on in our hectic and busy schedules and so our posture doesn't always make it to the top of our … [Read more...]
How I Saved Money and Improved My Skin Shaving with Olive Oil
A while ago I read an article about shaving with olive oil and it blew my mind. The article said that shaving with olive oil will give me a closer shave, is better for my skin, is less messy and is cheaper. My initial thought was “yeah right, olive oil is for cooking, not for shaving”. I dismissed the idea completely and forgot about it. Two days later I was shaving … [Read more...]
The Most Comfortable Jeans I’ve Worn: My 2Tall Review
We're absolutely not just another big and tall store. We only sell clothes for the fit not fat man, men who need extra length, not extra width. Our tees, shirts and polos are cut for guys with normal and athletic builds to accommodate longer arms and bodies, and don't hang like tents - 2tall ** Disclaimer: I am not being compensated for this article. All opinions here are my … [Read more...]
My Kettlebell Experience: The Secret Strength Tool
Every person can become two to three times stronger and heavy kettlebells are one of the most powerful means to make a man stronger - Ivan Lebedev (Russian Strongman, 1916) A few weeks ago I bought Enter the Kettlebell: Strength Secrets of the Soviet Supermen. The book opened my mind to a bunch of cool routines that I've never seen. It also showed me how incorporating … [Read more...]
Goodbye Levi’s 508: The Death of the Perfect Jeans for Tall People with Big Legs
A while back I reviewed one of the most comfortable jeans I’ve ever worn: Levi’s 508. Those jeans fit me so well that I ended up buying two pairs in different shades of blue. Aside from length, my biggest issue with finding jeans has always been the fit around my quads (thank you squats and genetics). Most pants that fit me well in the waist end up being too narrow in the … [Read more...]
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