Many people do the reverse lunge thinking that it is great for working the glutes. However the glutes only remain under isometric contraction in this movement. This is not the best way to strengthen the muscles. Moving your leg behind the body involves the erector spinae of the lower back and a pull on the […]
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We would like to share the many complimentary comments that we have been receiving in regard to the updated book, Secrets of Russian (Soviet) Sports Fitness and Training. Many readers have indicated that they thought the book was only about the Russian system of training athletes. They were pleasantly surprised and expressed their gratitude for the
There are an increasing number of sports training centers being developed throughout the United States. In many respects this is great to see but it appears that the end result, in regards to how much better the athlete can perform on the field, court or ring, is not favorable. There are several reasons for this.
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Athleticism is a term that is used quite often today but to my knowledge has never been defined. Many commentators use it to describe a good skill execution by an athlete, usually something that is typically not seen on that level of play. It often involves a player executing a great catch or a runner
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In the aim of improving athletic performance or to prevent injury or to enhance an athlete’s abilities, it is common to read that the muscles should be balanced. What this means is never fully explained but is taken for granted that somehow the muscles on both sides of a joint should be equal in strength.
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