You’ve been told that the hamstrings are predominantly fast-twitch fibers, so for years you’ve been training them accordingly: heavy loads, low reps, explosive concentrics, and plenty of rest between sets. You’ve also been told that maintaining ankle plantarflexion during leg curls increases hamstring activation, so you’ve been doing them that way as well. And initially,…
Not long ago, I shared the inspiring story of my client Arzhang — a man who overcame a horrific fall in December 2013 and, through relentless hard work, built an impressive level of muscular strength and leg hypertrophy. If you missed his story, check it out here:Climbing to New Heights: An Inspirational Story Recently, Arzhang…
Here are two common questions in the strength world: You’ll find experts on both sides of the debate, but the truth is that any stimulus works for a period of time until you adapt. However, there’s a way to combine these methods within a single workout for a powerful response. Here’s how to do it……