Whether you're a seasoned powerlifter or a complete newbie to the world of lifting, understanding these 7 influences on the development of maximum muscle strength can help you understand the mechanisms at play that underpin maximum strength.
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A novice lifter can be defined as someone who can make progress from session to session or week to week. That is to say that sufficient stimulus or stress can be created during this time frame and recovered from to generate adaptation. In the case...
There are six key training qualities all combat sports athletes need to be successful.
So what are they?
1. Technical
This encompasses all of the movement patterns, skills and technical elements...
March is Women’s History Month. We use this month to commemorate the achievements and contributions of women throughout history. For decades, women have fought for equality and to have their rights respected and protected. The...
Does This Sound Like You?
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You have been going to the gym for many years, joined in with group classes and have trained with numerous PT’s.
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Your main goals are to change body composition and increase strength.
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The problem is that...
It’s strange to think that I once had a life that didn’t consist of going to the gym. Training and lifting weights has become so entrenched with my lifestyle, I can’t imagine anything else anymore. Growing up, I was always quite...
BACKGROUND
The difference between men and women is a topic that has been wildly analysed, researched and discussed, especially with regards to Strength Training (ST). Whilst men and women have anatomical and hormonal differences, both males and...
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act, but a habit.” – Aristotle
We have all been there before. “No more excuses!” we tell ourselves, “Everything will begin on...
Concurrent training can be defined as the training of multiple areas or qualities at the same time. For example, for strength athletes such as powerlifters, concurrent training may relate to training strength, power and...
From improving your quality of life to increasing sporting performance, strength training has been shown to have incredible benefits for people from all walks of life.
The sad truth is that if you are a relatively inactive adult leading a fairly...
