Tag: health
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How to Boost Muscle Growth & Overall Fitness WITHOUT Extra Effort via Agonist-Antagonist Superset Training!
Aloha my friends! Since I just announced the imminent launch of my first publicly-available FULL BODY workout program… I thought I’d take today to explain why it features AGONIST-ANTAGONIST splits rather than any other split technique out there (such as the popular “Push – Pull – Legs” split). This is a critical science-based exercise principle and tip that can…
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How to Work the Rectus Femoris Quad Muscle! (Sitting Leg Extensions DON’T)
Aloha my friends! If you want strong, well-developed and defined quads (along with healthy knees), it’s essential to effectively work EVERY region of ALL of the quad muscles! And contrary to popular belief, each muscle is primarily responsible for different movements, and needs to be worked accordingly. You can find in-depth examples of how that applies to the vastus…
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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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How to Prevent Tendon Injuries From Fast-Twitch Training!
The post emphasizes the importance of balancing muscle and tendon strength. While heavy lifting builds fast-twitch muscle fibers, it’s crucial to include high-volume workouts for tendons. Variety is key.
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Muscle Fiber Type-Specific Training: The CHEST (Pectoralis Major)
This post is part of a series focusing on muscles with specific muscle fiber compositions. It emphasizes the importance of working different parts of the pectoralis major for optimal results in chest training. Various exercises and resources are suggested.
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Muscle Fiber Type-Specific Training: The Lower & Middle Triceps! (Medial Head) + BFR Application
In the Fitness-Tip Friday series, emphasis is on specific triceps muscles for targeted training. The medial triceps requires special attention due to its unique composition, and the usage of BFR training can help achieve this.
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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 Soleus!
This post highlights the significance of training the soleus muscle, which has the highest percentage of slow-twitch fibers in the body. It emphasizes using low weight, high volume, and slow contractions for effective activation.
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Muscle Fiber Type-Specific Training: The Lats!
This Fitness-Tip Friday series focuses on muscles with fast-twitch or slow-twitch fibers for effective training. Emphasizing the latissimus dorsi, it highlights exercises to maximize growth and explores gender differences.
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