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Eccentric vs Concentric Training
Many trainers and coaches preach the importance of the lowering portion during lifting as they believe it to be more important for growth. The reality is that many of the studies that show this to be the case used greater loads during eccentric-only training compared to concentric-only training. Since... -
Dumbbells for Overhead Press.
This study found that using dumbbells during the overhead press was more effective than a barbell for increasing shoulder muscle activation. This effect was seen in all three heads of the deltoid and was further increased by performing overhead press while standing. Dumbbells appear to be a better choice... -
Use a belt to squat
Is your squat progress stuck? Studies show that using a weightlifting belt can increase power production in the squat which may allow you to lift more weight. This study also found that using a lifting belt does not lower core muscle activation like many people think. Take a big belly breath and locate... -
Volume Variations
Nonlinear periodization is a method in which you constantly vary your training volume. This means you’ll have high, low, and moderate volume days in your weekly workouts. This method has been shown to be more effective at increasing gains in size and strength than linear periodization!
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Movement Variations
A simple way to periodize your training is by constantly varying your movements for a specific muscle group. Squats are great for building your legs, but they’re not the end-all, be-all. Add variations to your training to maximize gains and to keep training interesting!
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2019 Mr O without Heath who will Step Up?
by Matt Weik
Following his loss to Shawn Rhoden at the 2018 Mr. Olympia, Phil Heath mentioned that he was once again needing to go under the knife to fix his hernia. This time, he announced that he needs time for his body to heal and doesn’t want to rush back on stage and not only... -
Conditioning tools for powerlifters?
Conditioning sometimes becomes a non existent part of a powerlifting program. The benifits to a good level of conditioning for the big 3 are undeniable. If you are a powerlifter and aren't doing something, give it a shot for a month.
Here is Dave Tate's top 3
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Today's 30 min conditioning workout
I've posted some of the conditioning workouts I'm doing with a female trainer. She's a former figure competitor turned cross-fitter, runner and triathlete. I work out with her doing conditioning because I never do any of that on my own. So here's today's 30 minute workout: Warmup: "Crossjacks" w... -
Beem doing "Barbell conditioning" lately
I recently decided to hire my wife's trainer to do "conditioning" training with me. We met this woman, whose name is Soonya, when we lived in Vegas for 2 years, and now that we're back east, my wife has kept on with Soonya via Skype (we have a well equipped home gym). I broke my leg a couple of... -
Anabolic's - The Best and Why!!
Best Steroids Go to any steroid message board on the net and you'll find one question to be the most common of all; what are the best steroids? With more than six-million adults in the U.S supplementing with anabolic steroids for the purpose of performance, it's no secret anabolic steroids are desired... -
Is Cardio Best Before or After Lifting?
A new study is finally giving us the answer. Check this out.
by Kyle Arsenault | 10/13/16 The Best Time to Do Conditioning WorkShould you do your conditioning, metcon, or cardio work before or after lifting? Many say to do it before because it acts as ... -
Building Aerobic Capacity with Barbell Conditioning
I have to admit something to everyone. Sometimes, when I program, I just put things in to see if people can handle it. There is still a sound scientific reason behind putting it in but I still like to push people’s limits. In my head it goes something like, “If they live through this, they’re... -
Bodybuilders In The 90's vs Today
Bodybuilders In The 90's vs Today Was conditioning better in the 90’s? It’s a simple question to be sure, but depending on whom you ask you may very well receive a different answer. It would be one thing if this lack of consistency was present only when comparing the answers of newbie’s and long-...
