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Master the Basics – Tempo
Tempo is a challenging topic which means I can’t show you a tonne of research supporting tempos as a valuable way to progress an exercise.
Do You Have To Do Strength Training?
The benefits of strength training come from having force placed on your body, which is then adapted to.
What Are The Most Overrated Exercises?
First, can I state that being overrated doesn’t mean bad or worthless, however my answer might rile up some people.
Master the Basics – Strength Training
Strength in the weight room is all about the capacity to produce a force which is calculated: Mass x Acceleration. So the more load/mass you can move and the faster you can move, the “stronger” you are.
Should You Do A Cool Down After Training?
On the one hand, there are a lot of people that swear by but there’s very little research to support the benefits of cool-down stretching.
How Many Rest Days Should Be Done Per Week?
Acknowledge that training is a stimulus, and by adapting to the stimulus, we recover, improve and become more efficient at dealing with the demands of training.
Master the Basics – Range Of Motion (ROM)
Increasing the range or depth in which you take a movement is a great way to progress the training stimulus. Having the capacity to move joints through the full expression of motion is essential to ensuring well-rounded strength and long-term joint health.
How Many Warm-Up Sets Should You Do?
I’m a big fan of warm-up sets, they are a great way to “prime” your body ready to lift weights. But, how many you do will depend on the various things.
Should You Squeeze Your Glutes At The Top Of A Squat?
I’ve had this question asked a few times by clients, and I see many coaches saying you should not squeeze your glutes at the top and that it’s “pointless” to do so. I’m afraid I have to disagree because context is always key.
Master the Basics – Q Angle
Quadriceps angle is the angle of the femur in relation to the width of the hips and base of support (your feet)
What’s The Best Ratio Of Strength Training To Cardio For Fat Loss?
We know that physical activity uses energy, so it’s a logical conclusion that whichever activity uses the most energy is the best one for fat loss.
Master the Basics – Push, Pull, Squat, Hinge, Lunge, Rotate
What’s unique about strength training is that weight, and multiple accumulated repetitions are put through the body.
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