{"id":507480,"date":"2023-05-18T20:18:12","date_gmt":"2023-05-19T00:18:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/?p=507480"},"modified":"2023-05-18T21:20:30","modified_gmt":"2023-05-19T01:20:30","slug":"the-best-exercises-for-entrepreneurs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2023\/05\/18\/the-best-exercises-for-entrepreneurs\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Exercises for Entrepreneurs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is for the billionaires and entrepreneurs out there:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">0. The guiding principles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-jetpack-videopress jetpack-videopress-player\" style=\"\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"jetpack-videopress-player__wrapper\"> <iframe title=\"VideoPress Video Player\" aria-label='VideoPress Video Player' width='1180' height='664' src='https:\/\/videopress.com\/embed\/V0a2HQN3?cover=1&amp;autoPlay=1&amp;controls=1&amp;loop=1&amp;muted=1&amp;persistVolume=0&amp;playsinline=0&amp;preloadContent=metadata&amp;useAverageColor=1&amp;hd=0' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen data-resize-to-parent=\"true\" allow='clipboard-write'><\/iframe><script src='https:\/\/v0.wordpress.com\/js\/next\/videopress-iframe.js?m=1770107250'><\/script><\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The overall guiding principles for weightlifting for entrepreneurs is simple:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To hype yourself up so much, and get into such an epic zen zone, that you feel invincible and you feel like you could do anything. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Rack pull<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-jetpack-videopress jetpack-videopress-player\" style=\"\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"jetpack-videopress-player__wrapper\"> <iframe title=\"VideoPress Video Player\" aria-label='VideoPress Video Player' width='1180' height='664' src='https:\/\/videopress.com\/embed\/nVVaLsRn?cover=1&amp;autoPlay=1&amp;controls=1&amp;loop=1&amp;muted=1&amp;persistVolume=0&amp;playsinline=0&amp;preloadContent=metadata&amp;useAverageColor=1&amp;hd=0' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen data-resize-to-parent=\"true\" allow='clipboard-write'><\/iframe><script src='https:\/\/v0.wordpress.com\/js\/next\/videopress-iframe.js?m=1770107250'><\/script><\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What is a rack pull? Imagine like doing a deadlift, except you could use your legs as leverage, pushing up the barbell with your thighs, and as a consequence, you can lift more. For example, I just hit <a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2023\/05\/18\/one-rep-max-rack-pull-4\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"507368\">810 pounds<\/a>, and I feel amazing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-jetpack-videopress jetpack-videopress-player\" style=\"\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"jetpack-videopress-player__wrapper\"> <iframe title=\"VideoPress Video Player\" aria-label='VideoPress Video Player' width='1180' height='664' src='https:\/\/videopress.com\/embed\/vfSzuFQT?cover=1&amp;autoPlay=1&amp;controls=1&amp;loop=1&amp;muted=1&amp;persistVolume=0&amp;playsinline=0&amp;preloadContent=metadata&amp;useAverageColor=1&amp;hd=0' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen data-resize-to-parent=\"true\" allow='clipboard-write'><\/iframe><script src='https:\/\/v0.wordpress.com\/js\/next\/videopress-iframe.js?m=1770107250'><\/script><\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Why the rack pull?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First and foremost, it is \u00e2\u20ac\u0153safer\u00e2\u20ac\u0153 then just doing a deadlift off the floor, whether you use conventional or sumo style. A lot of people apparently talk about how the injure their backs by doing that lift off the floor, whether conventional or sumo. This lead people to do selling things like use weightlifting belts, which I actually think makes way more dangerous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-jetpack-videopress jetpack-videopress-player\" style=\"\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"jetpack-videopress-player__wrapper\"> <iframe title=\"VideoPress Video Player\" aria-label='VideoPress Video Player' width='1180' height='664' src='https:\/\/videopress.com\/embed\/OhAOVQWx?cover=1&amp;autoPlay=1&amp;controls=1&amp;loop=1&amp;muted=1&amp;persistVolume=0&amp;playsinline=0&amp;preloadContent=metadata&amp;useAverageColor=1&amp;hd=0' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen data-resize-to-parent=\"true\" allow='clipboard-write'><\/iframe><script src='https:\/\/v0.wordpress.com\/js\/next\/videopress-iframe.js?m=1770107250'><\/script><\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I think the ultimate purpose of weightlifting for entrepreneurs is to be able to put yourself in such an epic zen zone, in which you feel like a demigod. Rack pull allows for this. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-jetpack-videopress jetpack-videopress-player\" style=\"\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"jetpack-videopress-player__wrapper\"> <iframe title=\"VideoPress Video Player\" aria-label='VideoPress Video Player' width='1180' height='664' src='https:\/\/videopress.com\/embed\/oKk97DDn?cover=1&amp;autoPlay=1&amp;controls=1&amp;loop=1&amp;muted=1&amp;persistVolume=0&amp;playsinline=0&amp;preloadContent=metadata&amp;useAverageColor=1&amp;hd=0' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen data-resize-to-parent=\"true\" allow='clipboard-write'><\/iframe><script src='https:\/\/v0.wordpress.com\/js\/next\/videopress-iframe.js?m=1770107250'><\/script><\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Atlas lift<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-jetpack-videopress jetpack-videopress-player\" style=\"\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"jetpack-videopress-player__wrapper\"> <iframe title=\"VideoPress Video Player\" aria-label='VideoPress Video Player' width='1180' height='664' src='https:\/\/videopress.com\/embed\/kwuNZazP?cover=1&amp;autoPlay=1&amp;controls=1&amp;loop=1&amp;muted=1&amp;persistVolume=0&amp;playsinline=0&amp;preloadContent=metadata&amp;useAverageColor=1&amp;hd=0' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen data-resize-to-parent=\"true\" allow='clipboard-write'><\/iframe><script src='https:\/\/v0.wordpress.com\/js\/next\/videopress-iframe.js?m=1770107250'><\/script><\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The next exercise is the <a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2023\/05\/17\/920-pound-atlas-lift\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"506869\">atlas lift<\/a>, which I actually think is the new emperor of all this. Why? You could just lift far more than any other lift. Remember, we call it weight <em>lifting<\/em>, not weight <em>pressing<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I just did <a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2023\/05\/17\/920-pound-atlas-lift\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"506869\">920 pounds<\/a> and I feel amazing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The funny thing is that a lot of people look at this lift, and they are confused, and I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve had at least half a dozen people telling me to \u00e2\u20ac\u0153be careful\u00e2\u20ac\u0153. However, once again, this might be one of the safest lifts out there, because there is a binary; either you could lift it up or not. Therefore in terms of \u00e2\u20ac\u0153safety\u00e2\u20ac\u0153, you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re not going to \u00e2\u20ac\u0153hurt\u00e2\u20ac\u0153 yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-jetpack-videopress jetpack-videopress-player\" style=\"\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"jetpack-videopress-player__wrapper\"> <iframe title=\"VideoPress Video Player\" aria-label='VideoPress Video Player' width='1180' height='664' src='https:\/\/videopress.com\/embed\/cbHn6521?cover=1&amp;autoPlay=1&amp;controls=1&amp;loop=1&amp;muted=1&amp;persistVolume=0&amp;playsinline=0&amp;preloadContent=metadata&amp;useAverageColor=1&amp;hd=0' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen data-resize-to-parent=\"true\" allow='clipboard-write'><\/iframe><script src='https:\/\/v0.wordpress.com\/js\/next\/videopress-iframe.js?m=1770107250'><\/script><\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Using the most effective means to lift the maximum weight<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-jetpack-videopress jetpack-videopress-player\" style=\"\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"jetpack-videopress-player__wrapper\"> <iframe title=\"VideoPress Video Player\" aria-label='VideoPress Video Player' width='1180' height='664' src='https:\/\/videopress.com\/embed\/NCaSogIF?cover=1&amp;autoPlay=1&amp;controls=1&amp;loop=1&amp;muted=1&amp;persistVolume=0&amp;playsinline=0&amp;preloadContent=metadata&amp;useAverageColor=1&amp;hd=0' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen data-resize-to-parent=\"true\" allow='clipboard-write'><\/iframe><script src='https:\/\/v0.wordpress.com\/js\/next\/videopress-iframe.js?m=1770107250'><\/script><\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The principles are simple; just think to yourself, which method, technique, or approach can I do which allows me to move the maximum amount of weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Farmer\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Carries<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-jetpack-videopress jetpack-videopress-player\" style=\"\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"jetpack-videopress-player__wrapper\"> <iframe title=\"VideoPress Video Player\" aria-label='VideoPress Video Player' width='1180' height='664' src='https:\/\/videopress.com\/embed\/6TndXQOd?cover=1&amp;autoPlay=1&amp;controls=1&amp;loop=1&amp;muted=1&amp;persistVolume=0&amp;playsinline=0&amp;preloadContent=metadata&amp;useAverageColor=1&amp;hd=0' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen data-resize-to-parent=\"true\" allow='clipboard-write'><\/iframe><script src='https:\/\/v0.wordpress.com\/js\/next\/videopress-iframe.js?m=1770107250'><\/script><\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, let us consider farmers caries, in which you just literally lift up the heaviest dumbbell you can at the gym, whether it be 150 pounds, etc., and just see how far you could walk it out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-jetpack-videopress jetpack-videopress-player\" style=\"\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"jetpack-videopress-player__wrapper\"> <iframe title=\"VideoPress Video Player\" aria-label='VideoPress Video Player' width='1180' height='664' src='https:\/\/videopress.com\/embed\/BFBnggX4?cover=1&amp;autoPlay=1&amp;controls=1&amp;loop=1&amp;muted=1&amp;persistVolume=0&amp;playsinline=0&amp;preloadContent=metadata&amp;useAverageColor=1&amp;hd=0' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen data-resize-to-parent=\"true\" allow='clipboard-write'><\/iframe><script src='https:\/\/v0.wordpress.com\/js\/next\/videopress-iframe.js?m=1770107250'><\/script><\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is a simple thought, because it is easier to lift up 150 pounds, and farmer walk it, then press it upwards off your chest. Also easier than a shoulder press.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Preventing critical injuries<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-jetpack-videopress jetpack-videopress-player\" style=\"\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"jetpack-videopress-player__wrapper\"> <iframe title=\"VideoPress Video Player\" aria-label='VideoPress Video Player' width='1180' height='664' src='https:\/\/videopress.com\/embed\/OhAOVQWx?cover=1&amp;autoPlay=1&amp;controls=1&amp;loop=1&amp;muted=1&amp;persistVolume=0&amp;playsinline=0&amp;preloadContent=metadata&amp;useAverageColor=1&amp;hd=0' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen data-resize-to-parent=\"true\" allow='clipboard-write'><\/iframe><script src='https:\/\/v0.wordpress.com\/js\/next\/videopress-iframe.js?m=1770107250'><\/script><\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where do 99.99% of injuries happen in the context of weightlifting at the gym? Not the knees or the back, but actually, the shoulders, the rotator cuff, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Essentially any sort of pressing motion, whether it be bench press, shoulder press, seated shoulder press, overhead military press, clean and jerk, snatch, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The gym or working out or weightlifting is one of the best ways for ideation, and coming up with creative ideas. Therefore it is intelligent to strategize in such a way that you won\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t get injured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. What is not the point of weightlifting for entrepreneurs?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-jetpack-videopress jetpack-videopress-player\" style=\"\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"jetpack-videopress-player__wrapper\"> <iframe title=\"VideoPress Video Player\" aria-label='VideoPress Video Player' width='1180' height='664' src='https:\/\/videopress.com\/embed\/wvy8fwnH?cover=1&amp;autoPlay=1&amp;controls=1&amp;loop=1&amp;muted=1&amp;persistVolume=0&amp;playsinline=0&amp;preloadContent=metadata&amp;useAverageColor=1&amp;hd=0' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen data-resize-to-parent=\"true\" allow='clipboard-write'><\/iframe><script src='https:\/\/v0.wordpress.com\/js\/next\/videopress-iframe.js?m=1770107250'><\/script><\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most people at the gym who lift weights, they do it for <a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2023\/05\/09\/the-philosophy-of-bodybuilding-3\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"504684\">bodybuilding<\/a>, to build up a big chest, shoulders, deltoid etc. But, if you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re an entrepreneur, ultimately your strength and power is in your legs, not your chest or shoulders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Every day is leg day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-jetpack-videopress jetpack-videopress-player\" style=\"\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"jetpack-videopress-player__wrapper\"> <iframe title=\"VideoPress Video Player\" aria-label='VideoPress Video Player' width='562' height='1000' src='https:\/\/videopress.com\/embed\/HlzXSPPP?cover=1&amp;autoPlay=1&amp;controls=1&amp;loop=1&amp;muted=1&amp;persistVolume=0&amp;playsinline=0&amp;preloadContent=metadata&amp;useAverageColor=1&amp;hd=0' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen data-resize-to-parent=\"true\" allow='clipboard-write'><\/iframe><script src='https:\/\/v0.wordpress.com\/js\/next\/videopress-iframe.js?m=1770107250'><\/script><\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also, I believe that <a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2023\/05\/18\/testosterone-entrepreneurship\/\">the more testosterone an entrepreneur has, the better<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This is for the billionaires and entrepreneurs out there: 0. 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