Strength and Muscle Gains Increased by “Back-Off” Set
One popular bodybuilding method to enhance muscle and strength gains is to perform a “back-off” set. This involves performing a[…]
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Author: Zach Cooper
Zach Cooper is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and Licensed Massage Therapist who has committed his life towards helping others improve their health.
Different Rep Ranges Lead to Distinct Training Adaptations
Different styles of training, involving various rep and intensity schemes, lead to distinct physiological adaptations. A fascinating new study led[…]
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Lack of Grip Strength Precedes Health Problems
A lack of grip strength has been found to lead to increased risk for mortality and cardiovascular disease. A prospective[…]
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Whey Protein Beats Egg Protein for Building Muscle
When it comes to building muscle, whey protein appears to be superior to egg protein. In a new study, rats[…]
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Dry Needling Helps Trap Trigger Points
Placing a needle in the trigger points of the lower trapezius muscle leads to improvements in pain and pressure-pain threshold.[…]
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Inflammation Levels Influence Rotator Cuff Pain
Inflammation in a joint appears to be a better predictor of pain levels than actual structural pathology observed on an[…]
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Plyometric Training Improves Posture and Balance in Elderly
Plyometric training improves the posture of the elderly. According to a new study, subjects who were trained to catch a[…]
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Chaouachi et al found that plyometric training was >78% likely to elicit substantially better training adaptations than traditional RT for[…]
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Weight-Lifting Beats Cardio for Controlling Belly Fat
Men who lift weights gain less belly fat as they age compared to men who perform comparable amounts of cardio.[…]
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