From Intermediate to Advanced By Dr. Allan Bacon The Rundown Sorry to say, chances are you are flat out poor at assessing your own intensity. This is a big deal considering the most important factor for maximizing strength and...
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Rest Intervals By Dr. Allan Bacon How much time should you rest between sets to maximize your training progress? In this article I will discuss the rationale for why you would want to optimize your rest periods for progress purposes...
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Smashing Plateaus By Dr. Allan Bacon Intro We’ve all experienced it. You are progressing in your fitness journey at a steady clip, gaining strength, improving performance, and starting to add some nice lean muscle…then out of...
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Stop Chasing Soreness By Dr. Allan Bacon Intro A common misconception among new lifters is that post-exercise muscle soreness (more commonly referred to as DOMS) is the ultimate indicator of a good workout. This couldn’t be...
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Ass to Grass and Everything in Between By Dr. Allan Bacon Intro Range of motion during resistance exercise is a controversial topic with a wide range of opinions. And there is nothing more controversial than the appropriate range of motion...
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Fasted vs Fed: Micro-Entry All substance, no fluff. Regardless of fasted or fed, your body will need to use all 3 energy systems (ATP/PCr, glycolytic, and oxidative) whether you have eaten or not. Fuel use will be based on intensity level...
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General guidelines: Regardless of style chosen, hip drive execution should always be a focus: The choice between High or Low bar squat style comes down to a few factors: lever lengths, sport specific training (Olympic and Crossfit lifts tend to...
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