As each new baseball season begins, we learn of more pitchers coming down with elbow problems that often lead to Tommy John surgery. To prevent this increase in pitching elbow problems, baseball teams are keeping stricter records of how many innings are pitched, how many games are played etc. When the pitcher experiences elbow pain […]
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We are pleased to see the increased interest in the Russian (Soviet) literature . There is excellent information in the books and articles that is applicable for the training being done today, and most of the information is related to the theoretical aspects of training. The practical aspects, although good, are, however, somewhat outdated. Understand
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In motor learning we are taught that when learning a new skill (technique) you need verbal explanations or visual cues (demonstrations) of what is to be learned. This is then followed up by executing the movement and repeating it is to develop the new neuromuscular pathway. The same process is repeated when making corrections or
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Bodybuilders and athletes often fail to understand the specific muscular action and function of various muscles. Because of this they do not always use the best exercises or a sufficient number of different exercises to fully develop the muscles being worked. Thus , to improve your workouts, use anatomy and physiology in your workouts. Let
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Is execution of the overhead press, biceps curl, bent-over row and other exercises more effective in the seated or standing position? If you closely examine what is being promoted in many popular fitness magazines the answer seems to be the seated position. For example, for at least the past year I have seen only the
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