During an incline bench press, the application of the load runs in line with the upper muscle fibers of the chest, which results in increased upper chest (clavicular head of the pec major) activation [1, 2]. But how high should you set your bench?
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A 2016 study investigated the effects of...
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Spilt squats. Arguably the best exercise for your legs, maybe even normal squats. You get the same if not better selective targeting of the leg and glutes musculature, and you do so without having to load the spine. They are pretty safe assuming you can keep your balance on one leg.
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In terms of physics this due to the lengthening of so-called “moment arms”. The further you push from the hinge of a door, the longer the moment arm is said to be.
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The moment arm also depends on HOW the force is applied to the door. Pushing straight att the door surface would mean more force...
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When someone can’t squat to parallel it’s easy to assume “bad mobility.” But, stretching and mobilizing will only get you so far.
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In the bottom of a squat bone to bone contact can occur. It is a limiting factor and is what happens when a lot of people say they feel a pinch in their hip when...
Arnold Schwarzenegger Attacked from behind with FLYING KICK at the South Africa Arnold Expo. Its the best Angle Video out there.
What goes through peoples minds is terrifying lmao
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The Dumbbell Side Bend is for Dummies
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A common exercise that doesn't make biomechanical sense is side bends performed while holding a dumbbell on each side. Of course, the weight of the dumbbell offsets the weight on the other side, making this exercise ineffective at sufficiently loading the...
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This is a great article by C.J Murphy about the sumo deadlift. It is not a hip hinge!
The Sumo Deadlift — You're Doing It the Wrong Way
TAGS: TPS performance, how do I sumo deadlift?, deadlift form, deadlift technique, cj murphy, conventional deadlift,sumo deadlift
Originally published in...
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Is Direct Trap Work Necessary?
It seems like a lot of pros don’t do any direct trap work. They feel their traps get enough work from back and shoulder training. Is this just because you guys are so genetically gifted, or do you think it also applies to the average bodybuilder? Should we bother...
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Take a good, hard look at your pecs, then use these tips to improve them.
People always seem to mention my chest when discussing my bodybuilding physique. You might say it was my best bodypart. You could also say that I’m something of an authority on the subject...
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