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October 4, 2010
Hugo walks into LFF on a Monday to train his chest and back. He has a plan: bench press, followed by a seated row, dumbbell flies, lat pull-downs, cable cross-overs, and t-bar rows. He’s even going to do some crunches afterward to hit his abs. But he first decides that he needs to warm up for a while because a quality warm-up is always important to get the muscles ready to begin a training session. He proceeds to head to the treadmill and walks, then jogs, for 5 minutes. Then it’s bench press time! What’s wrong with this picture? … read more
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September 2, 2010
Variety isn’t just the spice of life, variety is also important when it comes to exercise. This idea can be difficult for some because most human beings are creatures of habit. Most of us seek out familiarity and comfort, so sometimes it’s hard to bust “out of the box”. And sometimes, we don’t know exactly how to mix it up and do different things in order to get out of that “box”. … read more
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August 18, 2010
There are countless ways to structure a weight training plan and one of the most popular and effective training systems is the “Split” program. The classic Split system usually includes three sessions per week, but it’s important how these workouts flow and interact with one another. … read more
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August 10, 2010
Standing biceps curls, triceps extensions, standing heel raises, all of these isolation movements are quality exercises and all have a place in a training program. But what if you wanted to get more muscle involved in a given movement so you can blast more muscle fibers, burn more calories and force quicker, more efficient adaptations? If that sounds appealing, try integrating more Compound Movements into your routine. … read more
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Countless people bust their tails in the gym every day, sometimes burning thousands of calories over the course of the week. Sometimes they work a resistance training program with such intensity that they are in an almost constant state of muscle soreness. But some just aren’t seeing the results they want and become frustrated. In cases like this, the lack of results can be from a lack of balance in other areas, usually in nutrition and rest. In actuality, three components – exercise, nutrition and rest – should work together in perfect balance. … read more
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