PRIMAL’S FIT TIPS
Training, nutrition and fitness related “How to” videos and ideas.
Using a weighted ball to strengthen your core and upper body
In this video I’ll show you a unique way to strengthen your core and upper body pushing strength. This exercise uses the principles of dynamic planking to target your core stabilisers. Progression of this exercise involves setting the ball lower on the wall.
Modified Chin Ups that can help you build a stronger back, arms and grip strength.
In this video I’ll demonstrate a modified version of Chin Ups that are suitable for beginners.
Forward resistance crawling to improve core strength and full body coordination.
In this video, we did some forward resistance crawling using a light Deadball. The aim here is to keep the hips appropriately at shoulder level and to crawl and push the ball in a straight line. This exercise also helps improve coordination.
Using the Deadball for functional strength building. Get Strong AF.
In this video, Maria does a Deadball shouldering exercise to develop full body strength and coordination.
The Renegade row exercise to strengthen your deep core, lumbar muscles and surrounding abdominal muscles.
The Renegade row is an excellent exercise to strengthen the core and surrounding muscles including Lumbar and Obliques.
Staggered stance double dumbbells Clean to Press for a full body workout.
In this video, I demonstrate one of my favourite full body exercise. This exercise focuses on coordination and full body strength building.
Front squat variations – some alternative squatting exercises.
In this video, I’ll show you a few quick examples of squatting that you can do apart from using a barbell. This variations are easier to manage in terms of technical difficulty and can be easily progressed or further regressed to suit individual levels.
How to improve your mobility using a simple wooden dowel
In this video, I’ll show you a simple sequence you can do on a daily basis to improve your mobility. This can be done anywhere at anytime. All you need is some floor space and a wooden dowel (broom handle).
A three step approach to staying motivated.
Staying consistently motivated can be tough. In the next 2 minutes, I’ll show you a simple yet effective 3 step approach I use to help me stay motivated throughout the year.
The Rope Pull to Stand and Reverse Standing Pull exercises to increase your overall pulling strength.
In this video, I’ll show you a couple of unique pulling exercises that you can do to increase your pulling strength. These exercises are great to add into your current strength training routine.









