Everyday Systems

One thing I've noticed --- with Shovelglove, kettlebells, sandbags, etc --- is a general gravitation towards "known" moves that already exist as dumbbell-style movements, e.g. presses, raises, rows, etc. Please note that this is NOT a knock on this move or any others, just an observation. I happen ...

No, the movement is not like an upright row. Your "lifting" arm is fairly rigid, and only very slight movement occurs at the elbow. The motion comes from your shoulder. To get an idea of the motion (with no shovelglove), stand with one arm straight down at your side, bend that arm until it is at a 9...

This movement is strictly for your lower back and the muscles on the side of your torso. I use it to give my arms a rest in between some of the other exercises. Here it is: Sweep the Floor You are going to be swinging the shovelglove in a wide arc, so give yourself room. Stand with your feet more th...

I'm relatively new to the shovelglove routine, but I wanted an exercise with palms facing down, that employed a strong lateral movement. I also try to keep in line with the "imaginative" spirit of the project. Here it is: Paint the Wall For this exercise, imagine you are rolling paint on the wall. S...