Bodybuilding
Lift Heavy for High Reps
Legendary bodybuilders like Tom Platz and Robby Robinson were known to lift heavy for high reps. That was one of the secrets to success back
July 6, 2015
Training
Training
Get Your Training Out Of The Toilet
When my wife and I bought a new home around 10 years ago, we knew we were going to spend a few dollars on structural
June 21, 2015
Training
Bench Press Warm-Up
As mentioned in my Warm-Up to Strength Training DVD, plyometrics conducted prior to weight training can boost an athlete’s performance if done properly. Many successful
June 19, 2015
Training
Another Look at The Best Time To Train
I’ve written about the best time to train in the past, but here are some additional viewpoints from Russian and Eastern European authorities on the
June 14, 2015
Training
For Women That Fear Weight Training Will Make Them Inflexible
Weight training kills many birds with one stone. It improves strength, power, endurance, cardiovascular health, body composition, balance, and flexibility. Yes, weight training can significantly
May 14, 2015
Training
Balance, Agility, and Plyometric Training for Sport
Various opinions will always exist on any form of training. Balance, agility, and plyometric training are no exceptions. Let’s take a look at what some
May 10, 2015
Training
Three Squat Antagonists
A great way to sequence exercises in strength training is to pair antagonist (opposite) body parts or movement patterns. This approach helps to increase range
May 4, 2015
Training
Posture Improvement Through Strength Training
In this article, we’ll explore posture improvement through strength training. I won’t bore you with why so-called “ideal” posture is important – you can read
April 30, 2015
Exercise
Women’s Pull-Up Study: What Were They Thinking?
The article Why Women Can’t Do Pull-Ups that appeared in The New York Times Magazine raised many questions. In particular, what were the researchers from
March 15, 2015
Training
Endurance Training Should Closely Mimic The Sport
When training athletes for strength, focus on the quality of strength in the gym, not the actual sporting movement. Leave that for the field of
February 27, 2015