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What’s The Difference Between RPE, RIR And 1 Rep Max?
As much as the mechanisms for hypertrophy (mechanical tension, molecular signalling and muscle protein synthesis) are the same between the sexes, there are some unique differences.
Master the Basics – Overload
Progressive overload is the focus of layering a slight incremental increase in training stress one on top of the other session after session, week after week so you continue to improve at a given task.
Do Men And Women Need The Same Training To Build Muscle And Strength?
As much as the mechanisms for hypertrophy (mechanical tension, molecular signalling and muscle protein synthesis) are the same between the sexes, there are some unique differences.
Master the Basics – Neutral Spine
Neutral Spine refers to the natural curves of the spine including a slight kyphotic curve to the upper back, with curves in the opposite direction.
Master the Basics – Mind to Muscle Connection (MMC)
The ability to consciously connect to a target muscle to ‘feel’ it working is a feature of resistance training.
Master the Basics – Lunges
You haven’t got to look too far in the gym to find a trainee or trainer saying you “shouldn’t lunge” or you “shouldn’t take your knee past your toe” because it causes knee pain.
Master the Basics – Kinematics and Kinetics
Kinematics and Kinetics are areas of study in physics that can better help us understand how humans move (human biomechanics).
Master the Basics – Jumping
Incorporating jumping exercises into your training could be the single most important thing you could do.
Master the Basics – Intensity
Training goals can be helpful, but equally, they can be detrimental to progress and motivation. It all depends on the person setting the goal.
Master the Basics – High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)
Training goals can be helpful, but equally, they can be detrimental to progress and motivation. It all depends on the person setting the goal.
Master the Basics – Goals
Training goals can be helpful, but equally, they can be detrimental to progress and motivation. It all depends on the person setting the goal.
Master the Basics – Flexibility & Mobility
First of all these are not the same thing, and there is an important distinction between the two.
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