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.
Many people prefer the trap bar deadlift to the conventional straight bar deadlift. It is an easier and safer movement to learn, you can load more weight onto the bar, and for people with flexibility/mobility issues in the hip area (most people), it is a great alternative to build size, strength, and muscle while reducing the risk of injury.
Read on for more information on the trap bar deadlift – a safe and effective alternative to the conventional deadlift.
This month, I discuss the power of habit, eating to gain muscle, eliminating distractions in your training program, the essential laws of strength training, and much more.
Continuing my interview series with NHL strength & conditioning coaches, I spoke with Anaheim Ducks coach Sean Skahan (@SeanSkahan) last week.
Sean has been working with the Ducks for a decade, having including the Stanley Cup championship in 2006-07. We discussed the changes in training hockey players over the past decade, who the fittest Ducks are, and more.