strength training Archives - Page 10 of 40

What Push-up Protocol Are You Using To Test Yourself?

October 22, 2018
Brandon
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Do you currently test yourself in the push-up?
Is your push-up technique on point?
How do you know if you’re crushing quality reps?
If you test yourself how do you know if you’re max effort rep count is accurate?

If you have an interest in learning whether your push-ups are on point then you need to make sure that you’re applying a sound push-up protocol. Today I wanted to expose you to my push-up protocol to give you some solid rules to follow so that you’re not cutting any corners. Check it out.

5 Reasons You Should Be Jump Roping

October 11, 2018
Brandon
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Are you failing with your cardiovascular conditioning?
Are you lacking in coordination, reaction time, and agility?
Is your cardiovascular conditioning optimal?
Are you looking for a form of conditioning to cut body fat?

Today I want to talk about why you should be jump roping. There are many reasons you should be incorporating this highly effective drill into your training arsenal, but I’m going to highlight some of the physical benefits here that you should be adopting to revolutionize your cardio, as well as your overall training approach. It’s time you get your ass in gear.

Hand Conditioning: A Hard Body Starts With Strong Hands

October 9, 2018
Brandon
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Today’s article is one that I feel very strongly about. This article came out of the archives and its original publishing date was on May 12, 2016.

Believe me if you are serious about getting results from your strength and conditioning program you have got to understand the significance of conditioning your hands. This is something that you simply can’t ignore. I know you’ll appreciate this one. Read it and post up your feedback below in the comments!

I’m always hammering away on the importance of mental toughness. As far as I’m concerned in the world of the iron game there are three keys to success. The three main things every strong individual needs in order to achieve goals in strength are mental toughness, the discipline of persistence, and a set of strong hands!

5 Reasons Your Squat Is Terrible

October 8, 2018
Brandon
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Are you aware of the quality of your squat technique?
Do you experience problems with squatting?
Can you perform the movement with a full range of motion (ROM)?
How often do you practice squatting?

The squat is one of 7 fundamental human movements and it should be your mission to make sure your squat is NOT terrible. So many people butcher this movement and you can witness this take place in just about every run of the mill health club across the globe. Today I’m going to address 5 different reasons why your technique may not be up to speed.

3 Must Have Sprint Conditioning Drills For Function

October 4, 2018
Brandon
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Are you neglecting your gait movement pattern?
Do you incorporate sprinting, or sprint variations into your conditioning?
Are you looking for an effective HIIT workout for your training?
Are you interesting in building an more aesthetic and athletic body?

I’m always amazed that some people will spend so much time inside the gym, but never get outdoors to move and train sprint conditioning drills. It’s almost as if society has everyone convinced that four walls and a weight room is the only way to build physical function and a strong body. This couldn’t be further from the truth.