training
Training Alone
The inspiration for this article came to me on New Year’s morning as I sipped my coffee and checked out Dave Tate’s newest “From the Mill” segments, specifically the “Training Alone” video.
Three Simple Steps to Building Maximum Muscle
Even with today’s technology, we still don’t completely understand everything involved in muscle growth.
Chains
No, I am not talking about the bling around your neck, what connects your wallet to your jeans, or even the crazy S&M stuff you may secretly be guilty of!
Abdominal Time Waster
Every day at the gym, I watch people spend anywhere from 10–30 minutes on their upper abs, lower abs, and sides.
Priming the Pump
We’re all familiar with the standard warm-up routine that has been implemented for decades—jog a lap, perform a brief static stretch of the larger muscle groups, and hit the workout.
Part Two: Discussing Common Arguments Against the “Full Olympic Lifts”
I’ve heard people say it takes too long to teach the full Olympic lifts correctly and that an Olympic lift with poor technique isn’t safe or effective.
Yoke Bar
Besides the safety squat bar (SSB) being rounded and not welded, there isn’t much of a difference between the yoke and SSB.
Part One: A Basis for Using the “Full Olympic Lifts” in Training
Lately, I’ve been reading many articles and different points of views pertaining to the Olympic lifts and their use in training athletes
