231. 1 Left + 1 Right = Kick-Ass Reps
July 28, 2010
Here’s a quick tip for you when you’re doing full-body Dumbbell (DB) or Kettlebell (KB) exercises such as snatches, cleans, clean & press, clean & jerk, etc. This only applies to exercises done with one DB/KB at a time, though.
Instead of doing all your reps for a set on one side, then switc...
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232. Grip and Rip
July 28, 2010
In recent years, performing the Olympic lifts (snatch, clean & jerk) as well as their variations, power versions, and assitance movements (clean, clean & press, power snatch, high pull, jump shrug, etc.) with dumbbells and kettlebells has become rather popular.
This is for a variety of reaso...
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233. Randy Couture is a 'Complex' Fighter
July 28, 2010
It seems as if I’ve seen a lot (by emails I’ve received, and posts on various message boards) about complex training. And invariably, when complex training is brought up, Randy Couture’s circuit is also mentioned.
In case you don’t know, “complex” training (which can also be called “circuit ...
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234. Scaling the Great Pyramids
July 27, 2010
One of the methods I've used the most over my 15-plus years of training is “pyramiding.” With pyramiding, I can work on strength, overall work capacity, some muscular and strength-endurance, and even put some muscle on (given that my diet is in check).
Basically, a pyramid is a set/rep schem...
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235. Staying Power
July 27, 2010
There's one question I can't stand hearing and it's "How much can you bench?"
If I had a quarter for every time I've heard that damn question, I could quit my job. Either that or stay parked in front of a pinball machine for 16 years. Virtually any trainee (male trainees, at least) that's ev...
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236. Celtic Tattoos
July 27, 2010
Celtic history goes back thousands and thousands of years. Early Celtic people were well known for their skills in artwork of jewelry, metal, and even weapons. They were warriors as well, regarded as fierce fighters by the Romans. Throughout Ireland, there are many examples and evidence of Celtic ...
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237. Caring For A New Tattoo
July 27, 2010
When you finally decide to get a tattoo, the first thing you’ll need to do is find a reputable tattoo artist. Most tattoo artists have several designs that you can pick from. If you don’t find anything you like, you can always ask him to make a custom tattoo. You should always be careful in what ...
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238. Application Techniques Of Tattoos
July 27, 2010
Tattoos are more common these days than they have ever been in the past. As we all know, tattoos are decorative markings in the skin, such as symbols, signs, and letters that are applied by puncturing the outer layer of the skin and injecting color. Tattoo guns are the best instrument to use, as t...
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239. Davidson County Speed Camps Cause Major Sports Performance Gains
July 27, 2010
Ok all you athletes of Thomasville, Davidson County, & surrounding areas - the summer is almost over. For those of you going into fall sports, you're about to make that final push into practice and training camp - especially for football. Now is the time to focus on speed training.
But the...
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240. Finding a Cheap Home Gym
July 27, 2010
The committed and perseverant bargain hunter will be able to find cheap home gyms. Discounted home gyms, home gyms on sale, and used home gyms all provide viable options for the cost conscious consumer. Websites such as BizRate offer shoppers the chance to compare prices online in order to find the ...
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