Posts in “Squat”
Complex Training
Strength work is well documented for improving athletic performance particularly for sports requiring sprinting, jumping and throwing. However it does not develop rate of force, this refers to the speed at which the force is achieved. For example a back squat takes around 400msec to develop maximum force however for sprinting the foot ground contact […]
Read articleBody Shape and Training
While it is true that not all humans were born the same, as humans we can all achieve similar ends results, however depending on your body type you will have to train at different intensity and for different duration’s, see which picture fits your body shape the best and jump to the section below: Ectomorphs: Characterized by long […]
Read articleMotive8 North’s tips to build strength
Now im not talking about bodybuilding here, so if your interested in increasing your muscle size quickly, this isn’t the article for you. Being strong has many benefits both on the athletic field and in your daily life. Research is beginning to indicate that strength and the utilization of the stretch shortening cycle and correlated […]
Read articleSome little tips to help burn fat.
Often people ask me why their friend who eats the same as then is skinnier, or how come some people have to work so much harder for the same results, sure genetics plays a part, however you would be surprised at how subtle changes in your lifestyle effect the amount of body fat you store. […]
Read articleCompound vs Isolation Training for strength and muscle
When it comes to training there is no argument that exercise selection will make or break a gym plan. The common misconception especially amongst beginners lifting weights is that more is better, after all it would seem logical that hitting the same muscle from every possible angel is beneficial….. WRONG Isolation exercises are great […]
Read articleSelecting the right rep range for you
Low Reps: Typically this referes to a 1-5 rep range, these low rep ranges place the heaviest load on the muscles, other than placing a large load on the muscles this rep range has the added benefit of activating all of the fibre types, including slow twitch fibres. This rep range is most successful at […]
Read articleFront squats, the secret abdominal exercise
Front squats, the secret abdominal exercise The front squat is a highly functional lift developing far more than just the lower limbs, it requires tremendous trunk strength and great flexibility at the shoulder girdle. A study in the journal of strength and conditioning examined a series of exercises on EMG readings of the rectus abdominus […]
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