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Working the Serratus Anterior.
The serratus anterior is a muscle located on the surface of your first 8/9 ribs, at the side of the chest. The main functions of the serratus is to stabilize the shoulder when you upwardly rotate and protract the scapula. It's also often called the boxer's muscle since boxers heavily use the serratus... -
The "Right" squat
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THE "RIGHT” SQUAT MAY NOT BE RIGHT FOR YOU – We sometimes put artificial limits on ourselves because we're following artificial rules. Here's how it happens: . • You read an article or book by a respected coach about the best way to squat, and it's very compelling. • You try to do tha... -
Training both heads of the bicep
The biceps have two heads, a short (inner) and long (outer) head. No matter what biceps curl variation you use, the short and long head work together to accomplish the movement. You can't "isolate" one head. But it may be possible to put slightly more focus on one region of your biceps over the oth... -
Shoulder Impingement Basics.
Shoulder Impingement Basics
Front of or on top of the shoulder pain with overhead pushing and pulling exercises are common pains I see in those who workout. Most of the time “shoulder impingement” is the broad label throw on top to give that pain a reason it is there.
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Today's Madness.
So I have sat back and watched the last month or so and would like to get everyone opinions. The BLM movement, from what I see does nothing for Black Lives. If people want to protest peacefully that is fine. But all of this looting and burning of building is just domestic terrorism to me. I think... -
Spine Mobility
While some segments are designed to be more stable/mobile than others, it is important to encourage movement in the spine (assuming it is controlled and not under excessive loads) to promote healthy joint function and longevity. The thoracic spine specifically requires an adequate amount of mobility... -
Side delts - a litte inside info
Sometimes we need to dive into anatomy books to figure out how to best isolate certain muscles. This case is no different. Many people have a hard time feeling their lateral delts during lateral raises and also feel like their traps are overpowering the movement. The traps don’t play a direct role... -
Sumo Deadlift Guide: How-To, Muscles Worked, Benefits, and Variations
Sumo Deadlift Guide: How-To, Muscles Worked, Benefits, and Variations
Here’s a guide to this effective deadlift variation.
by Matthew Magnante
January 31, 2020
The Sumo deadlift is one variation of the conventional deadlift where a barbell (although,... -
Visualization is Real!!
Imagery/Visualization – Also known as "mental rehearsal," imagery is a skill that researchers have studied extensively in sport psych settings, and which has repeatedly been shown to enhance performance and make sports and exercise more enjoyable (Weinberg, 1981 and 2008). When you mentally rehearse,... -
6 Reasons Deadlifts are awesome.
6 Reasons Deadlifts Are Awesome, by Charles Staley – Although deadlifts might seem a bit "expensive" for some because they initially require a learning curve, and also because they negatively impact your recovery compared to other movements, no other single exercise provides as many benefits.... -
Eccentric Vs. Concentric Training
Eccentric Vs. Concentric training. Which Is Better?
How should you think about the benefits during lifting (concentric) and lowering (eccentric) of the weight during your workout?
Resistance training involves... -
Dealing with Severe Soreness
Training with prior DOMS can be a sore subject, pun intended. Many are not sure if it’s okay to do or not, and the reality is that it depends. If your soreness is relieved by your typical warm-up, you’re probably good to go. However, if you’re still feeling the last workout’s DOMS after your warm-up,... -
Post Exhaustion Training
Pre-exhaustion involves exhausting the prime mover in a compound movement before performing the compound movement – like doing chest flyes immediately before a bench press. However, this can easily lead to failure on bench which might not be the safest option when training alone. The good news is that... -
Don't stop just because it hurts!!!
Don’t quit doing an exercise just because it hurts.
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Let me say this again. If you’re doing an exercise and it begins to hurt, and it has not hurt in the past, then your body is trying to make you aware of something. The pain you feel is your body’s way of saying, “Pay attention to me!... -
Does lifting faster increase strength?
Does lifting faster increase strength gains?
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You often hear the advice of “lifting slowly” and “focus on the squeeze in the muscle”. _
Turns out this might very well cut your 1RM strength gains in half.
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Performing squats with maximal speed in the upward (concentric)...