Originally published at trainbsp.com As we move further away in years from our athletic endeavors, we find that our ability to maintain that athleticism slowly goes by the wayside. We may play tennis or pickleball or pick up basketball, but these are usually sporadic occurrences and do not always provide adequate stimulus to prevent theContinue reading “Simple Ways to Maintain Athleticism”
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Muscle Damage = Muscle Growth?
The common perception among many bodybuilders and lifters throughout the years is that muscle damage is necessary to stimulate muscle growth. It is thought that the muscle fibers need to be temporarily broken down through resistance training in order for them to to be repaired and then grow back bigger and stronger. The meathead inContinue reading “Muscle Damage = Muscle Growth?”
Deadlift and CNS Recovery
This was an article I authored for publication on elitefts.com. The deadlift is often considered the hardest exercise to recover from due to its stress on the central nervous system. However, research shows this might not necessarily be the case. You can check out the full article here.
Don’t Forget About RPE!
One component that many lifters overlook is the uitlization of RPE or Rate of Perceived Exertion in their training programs. RPE has been around for years but it still doesn’t get the respect that it rightfully deserves. I was a person that neglected this variable for a long time until I started using it andContinue reading “Don’t Forget About RPE!”
Mental Preparation and Imagery for Peak Performance
This was an article I co-authored with Joseph Lucero (harvestingstrength.com) for publication on elitefts.com. The mind is often a limiting factor when it comes to successful lifting, so we take you through some steps to overcome the mental hurdles blocking you from setting personal records! You can check out the article here.
Communicate to Dominate
I was training my client on the deadlift recently and I came across a flaw in my coaching technique (yikes!!). My client was getting ready to do a set of band-resisted deadlifts and I was talking to her about a couple adjustments in her form. My client is analytical, so after I was done talkingContinue reading “Communicate to Dominate”
Master the Basics!
I’ve started training some high school athletes recently who are fairly new to strength training. When I say fairly new, they haven’t been exposed to any formal training before. This has given me the opportunity to start afresh with them and teach them proper technique. I like this because when individuals are this young, theyContinue reading “Master the Basics!”
Supplements
Ever since I started lifting, I’ve been using supplements to enhance my health and performance. I can remember buying protein powder at Wal-Mart back in the day and being so excited to take it because I thought it was going to propel me to some Arnold Schwarzenegger-level physique. I would look through Muscle and FitnessContinue reading “Supplements”
Consistency
This whole Covid-19 mess has really given me insight into how important consistency is in regard to seeing results. When quarantine happened and people were stuck at home without access to the gym, it definitely separated those who were committed to training and those who were not. I know that some people had more obstaclesContinue reading “Consistency”
CNS Priming for Prime Time Lifting
So, I’ve been reading through the book, Supertraining, by Yuri Verkhoshansky and Mel Siff recently and I have to say, it is loaded with high-quality information EVERYWHERE. There are so many valuable insights that it is hard for my feeble brain to keep up without getting so overwhelmed that I forget my own name. Accordingly,Continue reading “CNS Priming for Prime Time Lifting”