Last week I introduced the specificity principle, and this week I will do the same with the progressive overload principle. What is it? Is it essential? How is it implemented?
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Over the next few weeks, I am going to arm you with the information required to put together your own effective and easy-to-follow workout program. First up is the specificity principle.
Weighted pushups are a great way to build size, strength, and power in the upper body. If done correctly, they are also a lot safer on your joints than the bench press. Read on for more.
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Pull-ups, chin-ups, and other variations of the movement are fantastic ways to build size and strength in the upper body (particularly the arms and back). And after you start to do pull-ups for a while, you will find that you get better at them (or so I hope).
How do you progress a bodyweight movement to make it more difficult? Same way you progress any movement – either add volume (more sets and reps) or more external force (weight).
Weighted pull-ups are a fantastic exercise and they will challenge your entire body in a big way. Read on for some tips on how to implement them properly into your training program.
A great routine to add size to your shoulders, some cheap home gym ideas, the benefits of sub-maximal cardio, a creative way to add size and strength to your legs, and a lot more in this month’s fitness tips.
Oh, and it’s almost beach season….