Training
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
July 26, 2018
Training
Training
Timing of Concurrent Training
Aerobic and resistance exercise don’t mix… or do they? Contrary to popular belief, combining cardio and strength training—known as concurrent training—can be beneficial. It all
July 3, 2018
Exercise
Push-Ups: 21 and Counting
Push-ups are a great way to assess upper body and core muscular endurance. Both the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the Canadian Society
September 12, 2017
Training
Pace Your Recovery
We all know by now that active recovery is better than passive recovery. It’s better to keep moving between sets than to sit on your
August 21, 2017
Training
Olympic Lifting for Athletes Revisited
Olympic weightlifting is a sport. Performing Olympic lifts during strength training is not mandatory to improve athletic performance in other sports. In fact, many experts
July 3, 2017
Training
A New Way to Taper
Traditional strength training wisdom often fails when it comes to tapering. Here’s a more effective approach that preserves your hard-earned gains. A common practice in
July 3, 2017
Training
How to Tighten Up Flabby Arms
If you really want to target the three-headed muscle at the back of your arm — the triceps — you need to bring out the
March 15, 2017
Training
How to Wait Lift for Maximum Results
Not long ago, I shared the inspiring story of my client Arzhang — a man who overcame a horrific fall in December 2013 and, through
December 13, 2016
Training
Females, Chains, and Wave Loading
Weight training can have a profound effect on bone density — but only if the weights lifted are truly significant and supported by the spine,
November 24, 2016
Training
Unilateral Training: Which Side First?
When performing unilateral (one side at a time) training, the common advice is to start with your weaker side while you’re fresh, and then train
November 15, 2016