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Plyometric Jump Training, or “plyos” are an effective way to improve muscular force and power. This is done by performing quick, powerful movements such as jumping. During these jumping movements there is the stretch-shortening cycle involved which is an active stretch of a muscle followed by a shortening of the same muscle. There will then … Continue reading Plyometric Jump Training
There was a time way back when where #LegDay was a foreign concept to me. Back in the college days where I first met my love for the iron, it was all about that arm pump to ensure the polo would fit extra snug. Training legs was as rare to my college buddies and I … Continue reading Can’t Spell Legendary Without LEG DAY
As of this article being published, we are exactly 11 days out from the WBFF World Championships. But I sit here writing this article a week before, so technically we’re 18 days out. Mind blown?… My last show was April 4th, 2015. It didn’t go exactly as planned. That prep was harder than I ever … Continue reading We’re going to Worlds!!!
Over the years I have had many people mention to me that they want to get “toned” and that they have heard that to do so you use light weight with high rep counts. If you look up the definition of “toned” you will find this: toned adjective Popularity: Bottom 30% of words Simple Definition … Continue reading Toning: Low Weight, High Rep. Right?
I’m sure that you all have heard the stereotype that comes along with women and weightlifting. This is that if a woman lifts weights she will become “bulky and manly”, which is unattractive. For starters, women cannot have a manly appearance due to the fact that we are women and do not produce the same … Continue reading Women and Weight Lifting
When talking about back squats, the two most popular variations are the Standard Back Squat and the Sumo Back Squat. But which one is better and what is the difference? Sumo Squat Vs. Standard Squat Key Differences: The Standard Squat is performed by placing feet shoulder width apart, or slightly wider, positioning the bar somewhere … Continue reading What is the best way to squat?
