Totally used for being sturdy AF. @lele_brownn | Bret Contreras

Published in 1992, this classic study showed that obese subjects who think their metabolisms are broken are actually perfectly fine…they just underestimate how much they eat by around 50% and overestimate how much the exercise by around 50%. This is actually empowering. Once people start tracking, they realize they can see great results by buckling down and taking their health & fitness seriously. Yes there are genetic elements to obesity…I’m not trying to downplay the there. PMID: 1454084 | Bre

This exercise smokes your grip and your hammies - two muscles that are important in the deadlift. As you gain proficiency you can place your feet on a higher platform to make it harder. Make sure to begin each rep in deep hip flexion for the stretch and to end each rep with the hips high and the knees way forward (I use the cue “knee me in the face” on these because I have to be there anyway to make sure the ploy box doesn’t tip over). Thanks @iambreannadanielle for demo’ing! | Bret Contreras