When doing the lateral arm raise, coaches and trainers recommend raising the arms only to the level position. However, stopping when the arms are horizontal can create tightness in the shoulder and may lead to shoulder impingement. Typically the arms are raised only to shoulder level (90 degrees) because of the relatively heavy weights […]
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Every year I get the latest catalogs from various fitness/sports equipment companies. I peruse them to see some of the latest pieces of equipment that are becoming or have become trendy. As I go through them I am constantly impressed with the concepts and accessories presented. But when I compare the equipment and their
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Much research has been done on the effectiveness of different exercises and for whom they are of most benefit. Most of the work has been done by the Russians, especially Anatoly Bondarchuk and by various US coaches involved in particular sports. They know which exercises seem to bring about the greatest gains in relation to
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Dr. Yessis analyzes Stephen Strasburg’s technique, and sounds the warning of future injury for the Nat’s pitcher.
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In a typical workout routine the concentric (muscle shortening) contraction is king. Some athletes also include eccentric (muscle lengthening) contractions (when the muscle returns to its original length after shortening). Rarely does anyone use isometrics (muscle shortening but no movement). This is understandable since the concentric contraction is most important for the development of strength
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