Chin-ups are one of the toughest upper-body exercises—especially for women. In fact, the average number of chin-ups a female can perform is zero. Why is that? Sure, a lack of strength and excess body fat are common culprits, but the biggest limiting factor is often perception. Many women believe they can’t do a chin-up… and…
Few stories highlight the power of isometric (static) training better than The Spiritual Journey of Joseph L. Greenstein: The Mighty Atom by Ed Spielman. In the book, a young Joseph Greenstein—then known as Yoselle—has a conversation with Gama, a champion wrestler from India and one of the greatest wrestlers of the 20th century. Their exchange…
Back in the mid-1950s, Dr. Arthur Steindler introduced the concepts of open kinetic chain (OKC) and closed kinetic chain (CKC) movements. In simple terms, an OKC movement occurs when the terminal segment (the end of the limb) is free to move in space, while a CKC movement happens when the terminal segment is fixed against…