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STRENGTH SENSEI BOOKSHELF
STRENGTH SENSEI BOOKSHELF Which Comes First, Cardio or Weights? A question-and-answer resource on fitness for the rest of us Looking for an easy-to-read, fact-filled book that will answer many of the most common questions about fitness? Alex Hutchinson, Ph.D., a
Wednesday Training Tip
Understand the Two Types of Warm-Ups Charles R. Poliquin believed that a warm-up for an Iron Game athlete consisted of chalking their hands. Not really, but pretty close. There are essentially two types of warm-ups, general and specific. A
STRENGTH SENSEI BOOKSHELF
STRENGTH SENSEI BOOKSHELF Dynamic Alignment Through Imagery Studying anatomy and biomechanics is not at the top of the list of most personal trainers and strength coaches, but an understanding of these subjects is essential if you want those you train
Wednesday Training Tip
Use the Leg Press Wisely To be clear, Charles R. Poliquin preferred squats over leg presses. But he insisted that if you’re going to perform leg presses, you better do them right. One of the Strength Sensei’s concerns about
The Strength Sensei on Vertical Jump Training
The Strength Sensei on Vertical Jump Training What to do in the weightroom to leap higher Jumping ability is a basic athletic skill most athletes want to improve, and Charles R. Poliquin became particularly adept at helping athletes do
STRENGTH SENSEI BOOKSHELF
STRENGTH SENSEI BOOKSHELF The Champion’s Mind Practical guidelines on how to develop a mindset for success There are countless books on mental training for athletes, making it difficult to determine which ones offer the best advice. One clue to determining