Category: Weightlifting
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The Optimal Incline Press Angles for UPPER CHEST vs FRONT DELT
Aloha my friends! Have you ever wondered what the optimal angle is for an incline press?? Well it turns out that — as with most things in physiology and exercise science — the answer is it depends! In this case it depends on which muscle you want to optimize gains for. While there are several muscles engaged in an incline…
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60% More STRENGTH Gains with LONG Rest Times Between EVERY Rep??
Aloha my friends, and Happy Fitness-Tip Friday! I recently came across a fascinating study that will be of particular interest for anybody interested in optimizing STRENGTH gains with their training! In a previous FTF tip (if you’re an All-Access Member see “How Much Weight Should You Use??” from Week 36) I went over in detail the well-researched fact that…
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How to 4X Biceps Activation in a Pull-Down Exercise!
Aloha my friends! It’s been a while! I apologize for that. This is the first time I missed sending out a Fitness-Tip Friday newsletter since I started it more than a year and a half ago… and I missed three in a row! The reason was that I was traveling through some small islands off the…
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The Most Important Functional Exercise You’re NOT Doing – Dead Hangs! (With 9 Variations)
The dead hang is a foundational exercise with wide-ranging benefits, from improving grip strength to relieving lower back pain and enhancing shoulder mobility and posture. Variety in techniques and regular practice are key.
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Muscle Fiber Type-Specific Training: The Gastrocnemius (Bottom AND Top)!Muscle Fiber Type-Specific Training:
The post discusses the significance of differentiating training for the soleus and gastrocnemius calf muscles due to their varying muscle fiber composition. It emphasizes the need for tailored exercises to maximize results.
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Muscle Fiber Type-Specific Training: The Upper Traps!
The author is starting a new series on fiber-type training tips for specific muscles. The first tip focuses on training the upper traps with heavy, explosive movements for maximum growth.
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Underrated & Underworked Muscle #9: Teres Minor! (A Rotator Cuff Muscle)
The Fitness-Tip Friday series highlights underrated muscles like the teres minor, crucial for shoulder health and upper body strength. Neglecting it can lead to imbalances and injury. Don’t overlook it in your workout routine.
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Underrated & Underworked Muscle #8: The Infraspinatus! (A Rotator Cuff Muscle)
The author is emphasizing overlooked muscles in their Fitness-Tip Friday series, highlighting the importance of the infraspinatus for shoulder and upper body development, and providing advice on how to train it effectively.
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If You Feel Thirsty… Your Gains Are Already SUFFERING! (Essentials of Hydration in Training)
This week emphasizes the crucial role of proper hydration in training. Addressing common misconceptions about thirst and advocating for sustained hydration throughout the day, the content emphasizes its significant impact on muscle synthesis and performance. Additionally, it provides guidelines for optimal hydration levels and timings.
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How to DOUBLE Your Fat Metabolism Rate Working 1 Muscle!! (Underrated & Underworked Muscle #7: The Soleus)
The Fitness-Tip Friday mini-series is highlighting the underrated soleus muscle, revealing its significant metabolic benefits and proposing specific exercises for targeted activation and strength enhancement.
Dr. Gains 