The Upper Body squat!

Because the lift is performed standing, it also develops the abdominals, obliques, costal muscles, and back, which all stabilize the spine since the person's center of gravity is elevated and it is more difficult to balance. The press is sometimes analogized as the upper body squat...



Alex with "drive" overhead!

Workout of the Day
"J.T."
21-15-9 reps of:
Handstand push-ups
Ring dips
Push-ups

PALEO RECIPE
"Cucumber Salad"
2 servings
3 cups of cucumber, peeled, seeds scooped out, and sliced
1 medium tomato, seeds and excess pulp removed, sliced
1 tablespoon green onions, minced
Dressing:
3 tablespoons white wine
1/2 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 tablespoon finely minced fresh ginger
1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
Lemon and pepper to taste

Peel cucumber and cut in half, lengthwise. Scoop out seeds with a small spoon and slice thin. Cut tomato in half, crosswise, and squeeze out seeds. Quarter and cut out excess pulp. Cut into slices about 1/4 inch wide. Whisk rest of ingredients together. Serve immediately.

"Being able to see the end result, rather than just the task, eliminates obstacles, focuses your energy, and provides motivation to excel." -Catherine Pulsifer