Here’s a rack deadlift sequence that starts with less weight lifted through a longer range of motion and ends with more weight through a shorter range of motion. It’s done in three stages: STAGE 1 Set the bar right below the knees on the side supports of a power rack. Position a sturdy step or…
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Franco Columbu used to experiment in the gym to find ways to fix weaknesses. One thing they discovered was that doing squats with a wider stance helped build the inner thighs (check out page 123 of Arnold’s autobiography Total Recall for more details). This is one area that I’ve been focusing on…
You can get very technical with the answer if you wish, or you can make things simple. Let’s take the “easy” route: A) Olympic Front or Back Squats: maximum knee bend B) Semi-Stiff-Leg Deadlifts or Good Mornings: minimum knee bend C) Power Squat or Bent-Knee Deadlift: somewhere between A and B Sure, there are structural…
Research can provide golden information to health & fitness professionals. If you’re a personal trainer, here are some recent findings to help you get ahead of the pack: Short Specific Warm-Ups “It was concluded that a short warm-up is as effective as a long warm-up for intermediate performance. Therefore, athletes can choose for themselves if…