Does Progressive Overload Mean You Have To Be Hitting Personal Best To Improve?
It’s a fairly complex question to answer in short form, but here are some of the most common reasons.
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Why Are My Hips Shifting When Squatting?
It’s a fairly complex question to answer in short form, but here are some of the most common reasons.
When Should Supersets Be Avoided?
Exercising pairings are common and a smart way to organise your workout. But, I constantly see poorly paired exercises being performed in the gym.
What’s Easier, Building Muscles Or Losing Fat?
When squatting the shin needs to travel forward. The further forward the shin can go, the further the thigh bone (femur) can travel with it.
When Should A Heel Raise Be Used When Doing Squats?
When squatting the shin needs to travel forward. The further forward the shin can go, the further the thigh bone (femur) can travel with it.
How Do I Balance Wanting To Improve My Conditioning With Strength Training?
The answer to this isn’t specific to cardio and lifting. This answer captures everything in training and let’s be honest you can’t do everything at once.
What Is The Difference Between Using A Trap Bar And A Barbell For Deadlifts?
The “deadlift” is a loaded hip hinge, but it’s worth pointing out that it’s not a pure hinge like an RDL. Instead, the knees should bend, which is a mini squat pattern in the exercise.
What Is The Best Rep Range For Building Muscle?
Prior to 2017, every personal trainer knew that to build muscle, you needed to train between 8-12 reps.
What Exercises Must Be In Your Strength Training Workouts?
I believe there are 15 primary patterns that everyone should have in their training across a week to both optimise their training and ensure no body part is neglected.
