Chris Montgomery (MosLadder)

Who is MosLadder?

MosLadder is the functional fitness oriented Hubpages account of Chris Montgomery. It's where you'll find valuable and interesting information on workouts, fitness and functional fitness tools.

Why 'Mo's Ladder?' Sort of like 'Jacob's Ladder,' and also the name of my blog, www.mosladder.com. It came about after the tragic death of a friend pushed me to set my life on a new path.

For this new path I chose to study health and fitness and I immediately set out researching the subject and eventually studying for my CSCS (certified strength and conditioning specialist.)

I found that the most exciting aspect of health and fitness was using unconventional methods to get amazing results. Sand bags, rocks, weighted backpacks, clubs and so on. Eventually I created my own suspension trainers out of rope or rope and pvc pipes.

When I lived in Arizona, my garage and backyard were basically one big unconventional gym and I got very strong (by personal standards) hucking around 135# boulders and deadlifting over 300# for reps on a regular basis. (I know, this is meager, but it still felt like 500 to me!)

Most of these creations can be seen at the MosLadder blog I listed above if you are interested.

Once I moved back to Southern California, it took some time to reestablish some semblance of a home gym (which I prefer,) but I have nonetheless amassed a collection of sandbags and kettlebells. The house even came with a pullup bar already installed in the garage!

Hubpages has encouraged me to explore and publish on a variety of topics besides fitness, but I find myself constantly drawn back to the process of eliciting the maximum potential of the human body through exercise.

I am especially interested in getting sedentary people to take control over their bodies and believe in what is possible physically, no matter what their age or condition.

As a 43-year old male (as of 2015) I want to see how far I can push myself personally as well, particularly in the area of mobility and strength. I believe the concept of increasing longevity and the physical quality of your life as you age is an essential subject for everyone to study.

My goal for future hubs will be to continue to highlight methods for embracing this idea with great nutrition, longevity-centric exercise and some serious motivation. Be well and embrace your life!

If you find one of my hubs useful or interesting, be sure to share it! You can also follow me on Pinterest at:

pinterest.com/mosladder

Some of my favorite hubs are:

Every Pushup Exercise you can Think of and the Celebrities Who do them

Hawaiian Islands Paradise-A Photographic Journey in Oahu Hawaii

Oahu Hawaii - A Perfect Day on the Windward Side

Hawaiian Islands-Rediscovering Life on Oahu

Deep in the Arizona Desert Just off the Highway

Great Workouts to Build Chest Muscles

Roasted Sweet Potato Bread with Butterscotch Chips and Cashew Brown Sugar Crust (Because it's so good, so good.)

How to Build Strong Back Muscles

Best Home Workout for Building Pectoral Muscles

Sweet Potato Bourbon Bread with Caramel Chunks and Coconut Pecan Brown Sugar Crust

Quick and Simple Dinners - Ideas for Pulling Meals Together from Next to Nothing

Desert Views-The Strange and Beautiful Plant Life of Arizona

Want to go straight to a fitness hub? Try these:

Muscle Building Suspension Trainer Routines

A Well Rounded Shoulder Exercise Routine

Gymnastic Ring Workout Routines at Home

The Kettlebell Dumbbell Relay Workout for Strength and Endurance

Biceps Workouts-Functional Biceps Exercises for Big Arms

Big Strong Arms Workout Routines

The Best Back Building Exercise You are Not Doing

Thor Workout Routines for a Body like A God

Medicine Ball Exercises and Workouts

Free Weight Stability Ball Exercises-Swiss Ball Core Exercises and More

Exercise Routine Variations with Dumbbell Exercises

Workout Routines for Increasing Climbing Strength, Power and Endurance

Develop Functional Strength-Get in Touch with Your Body

Great Workouts to Build Chest Muscles

Muscle Building Home Leg Workout

Home Gym Workout Routines with No Equipment

Bodyweight Training-Fast Functional Fitness

Core Workout and Exercises for Ripped Abs

Best Exercises for Bigger Shoulder Muscles

A Strength and Conditioning Program for Pre-Season Parenting

and more!

In the Spotlight

Muscle Building with Suspension Trainers-Back and Biceps

Suspension training is an effective and scalable way to build your back and biceps muscles. Use these tips and exercises to transform these muscles and improve your strength and mobility.

In the Spotlight

Building Muscle -The Best Basic Lifts for Maximum Gains

These three lifts will do more to build muscle and strength than any others. Make sure you have some version of these exercises in your weekly workouts.

In the Spotlight

Dumbbells, Dumbbells, Dumbbells-All you Need for a Full Body Workout since Ancient Times

When were the first dumbbells used? How do they compare to the dumbbells we use today? Read on to find out more.

In the Spotlight

A Whole Body Workout for Busy People

Too busy to workout? Try these exercise to get a fast and effective whole body workout in record time. No hype, just solid exercises that work!

In the Spotlight

3 Unhealthy Food Mistakes you Make on Purpose

Do you make the following three food mistakes? Use these tips to recognize and avoid future dietary slips that can pack on pounds and cause cravings.

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  Self-Improvement at Work

  What Is Mental Toughness Training-Definition, Benefits and Exercises

  5 years ago

  Mental toughness, also known as grit, is the most important determining factor of success. Here is how you can develop yours with almost imperceptible changes that lead to big transformations.

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  Women's Fitness

  Best Way to Lose Love Handles on Women-and Develop Serious Overall Fitness

  5 years ago

  Ready to get rid of that belly fat once and for all? This article will show you the best way to lose love handles through intense resistance training and cardio. Keep reading, let's turn your waistline into a sculpted masterpiece.

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  Peanut Butter and Jelly Martini Cocktail Recipe

  23 months ago

  Peanut butter and jelly is age-old comfort food, and with the right ingredients, you can turn your favorite sandwich into your favorite cocktail. No bread required!

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  Beverage Recipes

  Blue Summer Mocktail Virgin Drink Recipe

  9 years ago

  Blue cocktails are refreshing and fascinating to behold, but how do you make a blue mocktail without alcohol? As it turns out, easily. Try these blue mocktail recipes at your next get together.

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  delishably.com

  Frozen Mudslide Recipe With 6 Tasty Variation Ideas

  23 months ago

  Frozen cocktails are a dessert lover's paradise, and the frozen mudslide delivers a potent kick that may sneak up on you if you aren't careful. Learn how to make this simple delicious concoction.

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  Cocktail Recipes

  The Best Tom Collins Cocktail Recipe

  4 years ago

  The Tom Collins cocktail supposedly started as a joke in the 1800s. Fortunately, this refreshing gin-based concoction is still around. Read on to learn a proper Tom Collins recipe.

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  Cocktail Recipes

  La Paloma Suprema: A Grapefruit Juice and Tequila Cocktail Recipe

  4 years ago

  La Paloma Cocktail is an exquisite blend of refreshing grapefruit and tequila. Learn how to make this delicious drink and serve it at your next cocktail hour!

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  Diet & Weight Loss

  How to Slim Down Fast: Tips for Getting Lean and Gaining Muscle

  5 years ago

  A man with a fat torso is at risk for more than the cost of some new pants. Find out how and why you need to slim down your fat torso starting today!

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  Exercise & Fitness

  Pushup Exercises and the Celebrities Who Do Them

  5 years ago

  Who thinks pushups are important for an exercise program? Everyone! Worldwide, the pushup is one of the most popular exercises out there. See celebrities and hometown heroes performing this famous exercise and learn some new moves.

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  Outdoor & Adventure Activities on Vacation

  Arizona's Grand Canyon: The Bright Angel Trail with Kids

  16 months ago

  Can you hike the Grand Canyon with kids? Absolutely! Follow our adventure on The Bright Angel Trail, a great place for first-time canyon hikers.

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  Exercise & Fitness

  Plyometric Exercise Benefits: Increasing Speed and Power With Plyometrics

  7 years ago

  Plyometric exercise is not just for competitive athletes. Learn what plyometrics are and design a program for your needs. Everyone can benefit from a little jumping around!

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  Visiting North America

  Watson Lake and the Granite Dells in Prescott, Arizona

  6 years ago

  Watson Lake in Prescott Arizona is a scenic reservoir surrounded by giant, natural sculptures called the Granite Dells. If you live in or plan on visiting Arizona, this is a must see destination.

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  Quality of Life & Wellness

  Maximize Your Brain Power: Pushing the Brain to Limitless

  5 years ago

  How can we maximize brain power? Can we really access more of our brain's potential? Definitely yes!

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  Health

  Stability Ball Workout Routine-Incorporate these Stability Ball Exercises into your Workouts for Next Level Results

  5 years ago

  Stability ball exercises will challenge your body like nothing else. Add these exercises to your next workout and fire up your muscle building factory!

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  Weight Training

  The Best Bicep Workouts: Building Biceps Through Every Range of Motion

  5 years ago

  Mix up your arm routine with these unusual exercises, which are guaranteed to bring a fresh challenge to bored biceps, wrist muscles, and more.

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  Exercise & Fitness

  How to Choose a Gymnastics Ring Trainer for the Home Gym

  10 years ago

  Gymnastics rings are one of the best pieces of functional workout equipment you can buy. But with so many on the market, which one should you choose? Read on to find our picks.

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  Gyms, Health Clubs & Personal Trainers

  TRX Suspension Trainer vs. Pull-up Bars

  14 months ago

  Should you get a TRX suspension trainer or a pull-up bar? This article compares the two and offers some great sample exercises.

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  Exercise & Fitness

  FM Dual Cable Cross vs. TRX Suspension Trainer vs. Resistance Bands

  12 years ago

  The latest, greatest fitness products for strength and conditioning are here! Or are they? Take a look at the pros and cons of the TRX, newest resistance bands and the tech-slick FM Dual Cable Cross.

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  Exercise & Fitness

  Kettlebells vs. TRX: Which Is a Better Value for the Money?

  14 months ago

  Kettlebells and the TRX suspension trainer are both excellent and effective pieces of equipment. But does one provide a better value than the other? See this comparison to find out.