Training

The question of how deep you should go in the squat is constantly debated. For example, many athletes are interested in the depth of the squat in relation to knee safety. Going deep so that your buttocks almost touch the heels is deemed dangerous to the knees for some athletes but for high-level athletes it […]

According to several articles, the sit-up is considered obsolete because it engages the hip flexors.  Because of this, crunches are recommended and sit-ups are considered wasted effort.  In reality however, the sit-up is actually superior to the crunch. The reason for this is that the sit-up engages the muscles through a greater range of motion

Exercises are often described as being functional.  By this, the authors imply that the exercise is specific to a particular sport.  The only criteria used in order for the exercise to be functional is that it involve the same muscles as are involved in the execution of the sports skill or that it is similar

When starting a weight training program, strength is usually the main physical quality being strived for.  However, in the initial stages of weight training, it may be more beneficial to first develop an endurance base before undergoing a training program specifically for strength. Keep in mind that for greater maximal strength, you must workout progressively.