Slow Reps vs. Fast Reps You’ve probably noticed that some people in the gym tend to perform their reps as fast as possible, whereas others take a slow and controlled approach. But which is better? Dr. Andy Galpin is a Professor of Kinesiology at the Center for Sport...
How to Do Leg Extensions Without a Machine TOPIC: Short shorts are the new stinger tanks. Rocking those big tree trunks with canyon deep cuts is so hot. Leg extensions are a bodybuilding staple—they isolate your quads, the front-facing muscle group of your thighs, by...
Tried-and-True Methods to Fix Plantar Fasciitis TOPIC: What is Plantar Fasciitis? If you’re new to running or returning to it after a break, you might have been blighted by plantar fasciitis, a fancy name for an annoyingly common foot problem. It’s when the band of...
How To Zercher Squat: One Exercise To Rule Them All TOPIC: We all want that golden ticket. The one-size-fits-all exercise and perfect program. You know – the one that makes us look like the Hulk as long as we follow that program to the T. Well folks, that all sounds...
What Does Paralympic Strength Training Look Like? TOPIC: Paralympians undergo rigorous training when preparing for the Paralympic Games. While the Paralympics only last about two weeks, getting ready takes place all year, as these athletes are among the most dedicated...
Top 6 Exercises for Managing Shoulder Injuries TOPIC: What to Do for an Injured Shoulder After 6 years of coaching at the highest levels across multiple disciplines, the most common issues I see in my sports therapy clinic have to do with the shoulder. Statistics show...
