The trend in most strength training programs is to use mainly multi-joint, also known as compound, exercises. The reasons for this are many, but the most outstanding is that multi-joint exercises are supposed develop a multitude of different muscles in a coordinated manner. As a result it is believed that you get many muscles strengthened […]
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Professional golfers and baseball players have alluded to the fact that it takes many repetitions and often repetitions executed in competition, before changes in technique are finalized. I agree that it takes many repetitions depending upon the complexity of the skill or technique change being attempted. On the highest level of performance as displayed by
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After reading an article on a professional baseball player, I couldn’t help but wonder what kind of conditioning or training he was doing. This particular player has only been able to play a minimum number of games the last three years. The rest of the time he had been injured or undergoing rehabilitation which included
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An often heard recommendation is to never arch (hyperextend) the lower back. However, this cannot be substantiated. In the neutral spine position, the normal curvature of the lumbar spine is slightly “arched”. In fact, there are four natural curves to the spine with the biggest functional curve in the lumbar area. The spine, and especially
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Commonly heard from sports commentators is that athletes are getting bigger, stronger and faster. Even practicing coaches are prone to say this especially those involved in football and sports that require bigger sizes and great strength. This includes up and coming baseball pitchers who most coaches won’t even look at unless they are 6’5″ tall
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