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3 Unique Things People Don’t Know About Training For Strength

December 13, 2018
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Do you understand what it truly means to be training for strength?
Are you looking to make significant gains in your strength like never before?
Are you prepared to fully commit to learning what simple methods will build you mind blowing PR’s with your strength training?

There are many things that people don’t understand about what it means to truly train for strength! In order to understand strength you first need to know the definition of strength.

Strength is defined as your muscles’ ability to produce tension and force for a given task. Ok now that you know this the following principles involved in building strength are things that the majority of people don’t realize let alone practice as it’s outlined here in today’s article.

In fact, many people may read the following principles and find these to be rather shocking. Regardless when it comes to you building and developing true strength this is what most people fail to know in their pursuit of it.

Relative Strength: Why Fighters Are Much Stronger Than They Look

December 10, 2018
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Are you curious as to why athletes such as fighters are so strong, but aren’t built anything like Mr. Olympia?
Did you know that your training is specific to the type of muscle that you’re trying to develop?
Did you know that certain athletes such as fighters are capable of several feats of strength consisting of both lifting heavy weight and impressive calisthenics?
Are you interested in building strength and muscular function like that of a fight athlete?

Relative strength is a hell of a thing. One thing I learned a long time ago from training Muay Thai in a fight gym is that the muscular 250 lb. guy rarely concerns me as much as the 160 lb. slender guy. So why is this? The reason is because fight athletes train in such a way that they have to develop a lot of strength relative to their size due to their sport.

Dynamic Motion: The Keys To Moving Before Moving

December 4, 2018
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This is an older article that I pulled from the archives that I thought was good for explaining the significance of mobility and dynamic motion for your performance. The original publishing date for today’s article was back on June 2, 2016.

If you’re looking to step up your fitness and performance you absolutely need to make sure that your joint mobility and dynamic motion is optimal. If you really want to know how important this is then you need to make sure you read this article in full. Read and apply.

I always like using the analogy that the body is just like a car engine. Anybody familiar with cars understands that you’ve got to allow an engine to be broken in. If the engine has some miles on it then you need to allow it time to warm up after you fire it to ensure you can have an enjoyable trouble free ride.

Fluids have to warm up, hoses have to warm, and the oil itself needs to warm so it can become a bit less viscous and less like maple syrup. All of these factors play into the engine running better lubricated, smoother, faster, and without setbacks. Your body works in the exact same way.

Skillful Conditioning: Quality Work To Rest Intervals & Intuitive Recovery

November 27, 2018
Brandon
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So I think you’re really going to enjoy today’s article that I pulled from the archives based on skillful conditioning. Part of skillful conditioning is that you need to learn how to also apply intuitive recovery during your training.

In this article I go into detail on that just for you so that you can apply this skill to your training in order to make your conditioning workouts more impactful. Read and apply!

The act of conditioning is a fascinating thing when you think about it. I mean there are so many ways to condition the body. Are you going out for a jog? Do you incorporate sprint work? Are you jump roping? The methods of stress that we can introduce in order to condition us almost seems limitless at times. It may seem like this, but it all boils down to effective work and rest intervals and today I want to dive into discussing this in a bit more detail in order to help you.

Why Is The Impact Of The Deadlift So Great?

November 26, 2018
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Can you stand with your legs straight and bend down to touch your toes?

Can you properly hinge your hips?

Can you bend over to pick up objects off the ground with confidence and stability?

Can you pick heavy things up off of the ground without worry of injuring yourself?

If you answered NO to any of these questions then you need to learn why the impact of the deadlift is so great. If you expect to possess a respectable level of human function then you must be capable of picking things up off of the ground. Your ability to deadlift involves two of these 7 foundational human movements which are necessary if you expect to live and function and be more resistant to injury.