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How to improve your pull-ups. | Mark Sisson

After a tough workout, I focus on a few key strategies to boost my recovery and adaptation. First, I lie down and elevate my legs for about 10 minutes, allowing my parasympathetic nervous system to kick in and help me relax. Then, I switch gears and move around a bit—nothing strenuous, just gentle walking to keep my body active and avoid being sedentary. I also pay attention to my nutrition, planning to refeed about four hours after my workout. It’s interesting that this delay is beneficial; by

My single favorite full-body exercise is the deadlift. It engages the feet, ankles, posterior chain, quads, hip flexors, and abs, plus it's great for grip strength. I prefer the trap bar (a.k.a. hex bar) because it allows me to get my body into the optimal position, but a straight bar also works. Don't be tempted to load up the bar right away. Aim for quality over quantity. Beginners, don't be intimidated. Start with light weight—even an empty bar—and focus on form first. This is a movement you

Pushups: I get a lot of questions from folks who have shoulder issues or who are beginning body weight training. In both cases, people want an easier but effective alternative to the traditional military-style pushup—one that can help them build strength in a sustainable, safe way. I find the incline pushup is a great modification for anyone looking to get a solid upper body workout with less joint stress. #liveawesome | Mark Sisson