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Calf Machine Shoulder Shrugs
Here’s an exercise that isn’t used much in the gym – in fact, the name itself causes people to shrug – but this movement may
October 1, 2015
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Eliminate The Push-Off During Step-Ups
A common mistake during step-ups is to push off with the non-working side either by extending the knee or ankle. To correct this “cheat” tendency,
September 25, 2015
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Cannonbell Curls
Thick-bar training has been gaining popularity over the past few years and rightfully so as it will increase grip and overall strength in short order.
September 1, 2015
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Mixed-Grip Chin-Up
A mixed-grip chin-up, also known as an alternate-grip or opposite-grip chin-up, is performed with one hand pronated and the other hand supinated. Start with your
August 14, 2015
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The Seated Cable Tibialis Raise
Everyone does work for the back part of the lower leg, but hardly anyone does work for the front part. The tibialis anterior, the major
August 5, 2015
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10 Rules, 1 Speedo, and a 12-Day Program (Part 3)
When I started putting this plan into action, I had a few workouts that were over 90 minutes in length, one even lasted 2 hours.
July 3, 2015
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10 Rules, 1 Speedo, and a 12-Day Program (Part 2)
Near the beginning of August 2010, my wife and I took the kids up to the cottage for a week. Just prior to the trip,
July 2, 2015
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10 Rules, 1 Speedo, and a 12-Day Program (Part 1)
Rule #1: Doing high rep sets at the beginning of a workout will increase lactic acid levels and inhibit the recruitment of high-threshold motor units
July 1, 2015
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Time or Reps (Part 2)
Prescribing a number of repetitions to perform is not always ideal in strength training. Sometimes it’s better to regulate the time under tension (TUT) rather
June 24, 2015
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Time or Reps (Part 1)
When it comes to strength training, sometimes it’s best to count reps and other times it’s better to regulate the time under tension (TUT). Here’s
June 23, 2015