Jordan Ellis Jordan Ellis · June 20, 2026
You Started Working Out and Gained Weight? Here’s Why That’s Actually Normal By Jordan Ellis | Workout Answers You did everything right. You committed to a workout program. You cleaned up your diet. You showed up at the gym consistently for two weeks straight. Then you stepped on the scale and felt your heart sink. … Read more
Jordan Ellis · June 19, 2026
The Problem With “10-20 Sets Per Week” Open Google and search “how many sets per muscle group per week,” and you’ll get roughly the same answer from every fitness site: 10-20 sets. It’s become the de facto standard. The safe answer. The one that won’t get you sued. But here’s the problem: that number is … Read more
Jordan Ellis · June 17, 2026
I’ve watched hundreds of lifters wince at the bottom of a deadlift, grab their lower back, and say some variation of: “I don’t know what’s wrong. I thought I was supposed to keep my spine neutral.” They’re right that neutral spine matters. But knowing you need a neutral spine is like knowing you need to … Read more
Jordan Ellis · June 16, 2026
HIIT Workout Timing for Beginners: The Work-to-Rest Ratios That Actually Work If you’ve ever watched a YouTube HIIT workout and heard “20 seconds on, 10 seconds off” and felt like you were dying — that’s because you were given an advanced protocol. Tabata was developed with athletes training at 170% of VO2 max. You are … Read more
Jordan Ellis · June 14, 2026
How Thoracic Spine Mobility Affects Your Overhead Press (And How to Fix It) By Jordan Ellis Your overhead press is stuck. Or worse, it hurts. You’ve done the rotator cuff work. You’ve foam rolled your shoulders. You’ve watched form videos. Nothing changes. Here’s what most people—and most generic training advice—miss: your shoulder pain or pressing … Read more
Jordan Ellis · June 13, 2026
Shoulder Tendonitis Exercises to Avoid — and What to Do Instead (Including Tendonosis) By Jordan Ellis, Certified Personal Trainer My pick: Best pulley system for phase-two rehab work — ATENTO Shoulder Rehab Pulley System with Foam Handles│Arm Pulley with Muti-Anchor Door Strap for Physical Therapy Exercises │Latex Resistance Bands for Assisting Rotator Cuff, AC Joint, … Read more
Jordan Ellis · June 11, 2026
If you’ve been doing lat pulldowns for years and wonder why your back looks flat instead of wide and thick, this is why. You’re probably not training your back for the complete 3D look—you’re only half the equation. Most lifters spend 80% of their back training chasing width while completely neglecting thickness, then get confused … Read more
Jordan Ellis · June 9, 2026
Neck Strengthening Exercises Without Equipment: The Complete Home Workout Guide By Jordan Ellis, Workout Answers Neck training has a weird reputation. People either skip it entirely, or they go ham with a neck harness at the gym and terrify everyone. Neither extreme is right. The truth? Your neck muscles are some of the most neglected … Read more
Jordan Ellis · June 8, 2026
Chair Yoga Isn’t Your Only Option After 60: Real Strength Training for Seniors By Jordan Ellis | Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist | Published [DATE] Every article about exercise after 60 reads like it was written for someone in a hospital bed. Walk. Do chair yoga. Push against a wall. Congratulations, you’re staying active. If … Read more
Jordan Ellis · June 6, 2026
I Started Lifting at 42: What Nobody Tells You About Building Muscle After 40 By Jordan Ellis | Strength Coach & Fitness Writer At 42 years old, I walked into a gym for the first time as someone genuinely interested in building muscle. Not to “get back in shape” or lose some winter weight. I … Read more