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Two Wrist Curl Exercises You’ve Never Tried
If you’re looking to build serious forearm strength and size, it’s time to step beyond the usual dumbbell and barbell wrist curls. Here are two
The Best Workout Music
Cueing the right muscles at the right time can be useful during strength training. Next time you deadlift, crank this song! In all seriousness, music
My Morning Mimosa
Having citrus juice with some added salt first thing in the morning is one of the best things you can do for your health. The
Three Options for Low-Pulley Knee-Ins
In most gyms you’ll see a medicine ball or dumbbell held between the feet for resistance during knee-ins, but since the weight is acting downward,
Nourished By Each Other's Company
My cousin Charles and his family came up to the cottage this past weekend. It was nice to see them. I can’t remember the last
My 6 A.M. Medicine Ball Ritual
When the weather cooperates, I love to get outside for some conditioning work. That’s what I do pretty much every Saturday from May to September,
Reciprocity Training: Wrist Flexion and Extension
Here’s a neat training method that can increase your strength instantly by up to 10%. Get all the details in Reciprocity Training Revisited.
Reciprocity Training: Shoulder Flexion and Extension
Here’s a neat training method that can increase your strength instantly by up to 10%. Get all the details in Reciprocity Training Revisited.
Reciprocity Training: Elbow Flexion and Extension
Here’s a neat training method that can increase your strength instantly by up to 10%. Get all the details at https://www.theelitetrainer.com/blog/reciprocity-training-revisited/
Reciprocity Training: Alternating Dumbbell Curls
Here’s a neat training method that can increase your strength instantly by up to 10%. Get all the details in Reciprocity Training Revisited.
Reciprocity Training Revisited
Back in the March ’98 issue of Muscle Media, strength coach Charles Poliquin introduced a unique form of training that involved flexion of one limb
Not All Wheat Is Created Equal
Gluten is the villain these days. It’s been linked to many health-related issues and the general recommendation is to stay away from foods that contain
My First Time in Print
On August 25, 1999, I appeared on a show in Toronto called Breakfast Television. As luck would have it, the editor-in-chief of Flare Magazine was
Timing of Concurrent Training
Aerobic and resistance exercise do not mix… or do they? Contrary to popular belief, doing aerobic work around strength training can be beneficial. The timing
Calcium: Man’s Cure, Woman’s Poison
Calcium supplementation is one man’s cure and another man’s poison. Actually, it’s a cure for many men, but a poison for many women because men
Bodywork for Weight Lifters
Every seasoned weight lifter should include bodywork as part of their restoration regimen. Five professionals that I see on a regular basis for bodywork are
Accelerate Post-Surgery Healing
Utilizing vitamin IV drips before and after surgery will greatly enhance the healing process. I learned this from Dr. Fred Hui, a practitioner of integrative
Top 8 Injections That Heal Injuries (Updated)
When you think of getting an injection to deal with an injury, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Most likely, it’s a cortisone
Glutes Like Calabrese Bread
“If it looks right, it flies right!” I once heard an interesting comment from Yusuf Omar, a colleague from York University and one of the
How to Balance Your Triceps Development
In order for you to develop a muscle completely, you must hit it from all angles with various set/rep schemes using a multitude of multi-joint
6 Spotting Rules for Personal Trainers
There’s an art and science when it comes to spotting. Go to any gym and watch how a personal trainer spots their client. It becomes