A new strength training protocol has surfaced that will help you maximize strength gains with less training time and effort. It’s called the “3/7 method” and according to a recent study, it can outperform other popular strategies for both strength and muscle growth. The study involved two groups of subjects that did arm curls with…
A great way to wake up the central nervous system before a heavy lift is to stomp your feet. I picked up this tip from Dr. Stuart McGill in the book Gift of Injury. Try it next time you do a heavy squat or deadlift. For more tips like this, check out 3 Warm-Up Methods…
I’ve had some issues trying to find a quality safety squat bar that’ll fit my power rack. During my last annual “fitness equipment” shopping spree, there was a nice one calling my name. My power rack is four feet wide, so I went up to the clerk and asked if it would fit? “It’ll fit,”…
Chin-ups are difficult for most people to do, especially for females. The average number of chin-ups a female can do is zero. A lack of strength and poor body composition are two of the main reasons, but the one that tops the list is perception. Most females perceive that they can’t perform a chin-up and…
Here’s a neat training method that can increase your strength instantly by up to 10%. Get all the details at https://www.theelitetrainer.com/blog/reciprocity-training-revisited/
Sometimes to hoist big numbers in the gym you need to start with weights that are light, really light, as in broomstick-light! Believe it or not, a simple broomstick can be a powerful tool in your arsenal. It can help boost your bench and squat in a big way. Here’s how. The Morning Ritual On…