There is a common misconception that steady state cardio (doing aerobic exercise on a cardio machine of your choice for an hour without changing speed or intensity levels) is good for you. It is perceived that steady state cardio helps you lose weight, helps you get lean, and makes you feel great because you work […]
What is a compound exercise? A compound exercise is any exercise that uses multiple joints and trains many muscle groups at the same time. Advantages of training using compound exercises Efficient Training Process: Training multiple muscle groups at the same time means spending less time in the gym for the same effort. Requires greater work effort: […]
Unconventional Strength Training The single greatest thing about strongman training is that it is an unconventional method of strength and energy system training. Strongman training can be added to your normal personal training routine to create some variation. Instead of counting reps and sets in the gym, you can be outside and play with big […]
During exercise, the human body relies on three basic systems to produce energy. These energy systems are the anaerobic a-lactic system, the anaerobic lactic system, and the aerobic system. The first two systems do not utilize oxygen for the production of energy (thus anaerobic), while the third system – the aerobic system – does. Depending […]
Anatomy and Physiology of Eccentric Lying Leg Curls, Hips and Toes Neutral Leg curls are a great accessory exercise for the hamstrings, and unlike their counter-movement – the leg extension – provide no shear forces to the knee. Though leg curls by themselves will not develop the full strength potential of the hamstrings, they are […]
Anatomy and Physiology of Seated Calf Raises: Knees Wide, Feet Mid, Toes Straight The seated calf raise strengthens the muscles of the calves, primarily the soleus. The soleus consists of mostly slower twitch muscle fibers. It functions as a postural muscle and serves in locomotion. By comparison, the gastrocnemius tends to be faster-twitch, and functions […]
Anatomy and Physiology of the Standing Calf Raise: Feet Shoulder-Width, Toes Straight The standing calf raise strengthens the muscles of the calves, primarily the gastrocnemius. The gastrocnemius is typically comprised of relatively fast-twitch fibers, whereas the soleus is composed of mostly slower-twitch fibers. While the gastroc is more responsible for propulsion, the soleus is more […]
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