Training Methods Series: Part 10
Pre & Post-Exhaustion Complete a single joint exercise followed immediately by a multiple joint exercise and then immediately return to the single joint exercise. The second set of the single…
Training Methods Series: Part 4
Compound Sets To perform a Compound Set, select two exercises that work protagonistic muscle groups. (push/push or pull/pull) Don't allow for any rest between exercises. Synonyms of the word Compound:…
Training Methods Series: Part 3
Supersets To perform a Superset, begin by selecting two exercises that work antagonistic (opposing) muscle groups. Move from one exrecise to the next with no rest. Supersets can be used…
Training Methods Series: Part 2
The Double Progressive Method This system is called “Double Progressive” because you increase the number of reps until you hit a predetermined number and then you increase the weight and…
Acceptance does not equal complacency
“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step." ~Lao Tzu For the longest time, I thought these two words were synonymous- I had the belief that accepting…
Core Stability (IAP)
Core Stability Conundrum by Dr. Cameron Khavari, D.C., M.U.A.C. Intra-Abdominal Pressure (IAP) In my chiropractic practice, a lot of athletes come in saying that their programs include core work or…
More Fun with Sleds
More Fun with Sleds Some sports (and professions) require athletes to switch quickly between strength-based and endurance-based tasks. One way to address this demand in training is to blur…
Feel The Burn with “1.5 Reps”
It is typically human nature to seek the path of least resistance. Unfortunately, the path of least resistance usually isn’t the most effective means of generating a potent stimulus. 1.5…
When Should You Foam Roll?
Do you foam roll before or after working out? Foam rolling can have a range of different effects on the body, which means that athletes need to consider timing in…
5 Training Methods Worth Borrowing from Bodybuilding
Every specialty has areas of expertise that are fundamental their chosen pursuits. Bodybuilding has very different objectives than weightlifting, powerlifting, strongman, or functional fitness, but bodybuilders do possess knowledge that…