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Leg Raise or Lower?
Q: You’ve mentioned two-legged lowering in some of your programs. Is that the same as leg raises? A: On the outside it may look the
June 17, 2015
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Quad and Psoas Stretches
Many people ask me for good leg stretches, particularly for the hip flexors. Here are some of my favorite quad and psoas stretches. Standing Quad
June 15, 2015
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An Interesting Post-Workout Strategy
Last month we discussed the concept of doing no carbs immediately after a workout and instead using amino acids. Here’s another expert that advocates the
June 4, 2015
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Dumbbell Forward Step-Up
When doing step-ups for the first time, the dumbbell side step-up using a low step is a good place to start. A progression over time
June 3, 2015
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Feeder Workouts Do Not Enhance Recovery
Many experts have touted the benefits of low-intensity strength training following high-intensity work to enhance recovery. This type of training is often referred to as
June 2, 2015
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Don’t Sit Still After A Demanding Workout
In a recent interview, Gary Reinl, author of ICED! The Illusionary Treatment Option, discussed the importance of lymphatic drainage. As Reinl puts it, the lymphatic
June 1, 2015
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Let Me Give You A Complex
When spring comes around, I encourage people to take advantage of the good weather and do their conditioning outdoors. Sure, there will be times when
May 26, 2015
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Finish Off Your Calves With Donkey Calf Raises
The old-school method of performing donkey calf raises was to have someone sit on your back. Today, there are dedicated machines for this purpose. Regardless
May 20, 2015
Exercise
Quit Sucking In Your Gut During Exercise!
If there’s ever a time not to draw in the navel, it’s during exercise. In fact, this act should be abandoned altogether unless there’s a
May 17, 2015
Exercise
The Reclining Field Goal Exercise
I discovered this unique abdominal exercise about a decade ago in the e-book The Bodybuilding Truth by Nelson Montana. According to Montana, abdominal development is
May 6, 2015