With this exact setup I was unable to perform the concentric (up phase) on one leg due to the unique impact of the band (discussed below), but I did have the ability to perform the concentric with both legs down (negating any impact of the band). I tried this with 4 other advanced clients and…
Dr. David LaPlaca earned his PhD in Kinesiology with a cognate in Nutrition from the University of Georgia, where he completed his dissertation “The Characteristics that Differentiate Expert, Competent, and Beginner Strength and Conditioning Coaches.” David has over seven years of experience as a strength and conditioning coach. He has worked at NCAA Division I FBS,…
This supramaximal loading also produces post activation potentiation (increased neural drive and motor unit recruitment) from the inordinately heavier loads. Rather than terminating the set here, you’ll use this potentiation to elicit a greater hypertrophy response. Simply follow the supramaximal hold with a drop set by decreasing the load by 40-50%. From there you’ll blast…
Simply grab bands or cables (i.e. laying in between two cable columns), attach them to your wrists or forearms using wrists straps or arm slings (typically used for hanging leg raises) and perform dumbbell chest presses. The force of the cables will attempt to abduct your arms throughout the duration of each press. This will…
Are you looking for the best yoga centre in Chennai where you can stay fit, improve your flexibility, posture, and mental health? Well, here’s a list of top 5 yoga classes in your city which we feel you should definitely try! 1. The Chennai Iyengar School of Yoga Center, Vadapalani Interested in Iyengar Yoga?…
Are you looking for the best yoga centre in Delhi where you can stay fit, improve your flexibility, posture, and mental health? Well, here’s a list of top 5 yoga classes in your city which we feel you should definitely try! 1. Yogakshema – Iyengar Yoga Center, Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Marg If you are…
Chennaiites, are you looking for the best gym to sculpt your body? Well, after a lot of research, both online and offline, here is a list of 10 best gyms in Chennai! 1. Gold’s Gym, Thiruvanmiyur If you are a fitness enthusiast, Gold’s Gym needs no introduction. Popularly known as the ‘Mecca of Bodybuilding’, Gold’s…
Do you know what’s more difficult than keeping fit all year? Finding a gym that fits your specifications without burning a hole in your pocket. Here’s a list of top 10 gyms in Delhi that will help you sculpt your body: 1. The Gym Health Planet, Janakpuri One of the latest and fastest-growing fitness clubs…
Goa has much more to offer than what it is famous for, among the millennials, you all know what we are talking about. But thanks to the new wave of self-love that has washed down the cliché and introduced a generation that cares about their physical and mental well being. This bachelor paradise can now…
Dr. Joel Seedman, Ph.D. As many of you know I’m an ardent advocate for improving body mechanics, technique, & muscle function. The best way to do this is by performing the basic foundational movement patterns consistently & frequently with eccentric isometrics. These foundational movements include what I refer to as the “Big 7” which I…