A great way to wake up the central nervous system before a heavy lift is to stomp your feet. https://youtu.be/6SRcA-sWrns I picked up this ti...
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February 02, 2021 | John Paul Catanzaro
A great way to wake up the central nervous system before a heavy lift is to stomp your feet. https://youtu.be/6SRcA-sWrns I picked up this ti...
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Inserting strategic pauses when lifting weights is a great way to break the inertia and heighten muscular involvement. In particular, pausing in the ...
Read MoreJanuary 15, 2017 | John Paul Catanzaro
If I asked what the most popular set/rep scheme in strength training is, most people would respond with 3 sets of 10 reps. It seems to be the univer...
Read MoreNovember 24, 2016 | John Paul Catanzaro
Weight lifting can have a significant effect on bone density, but only if the weights lifted are "significant" and are supported by the spine, not j...
Read MoreAugust 25, 2016 | John Paul Catanzaro
Here are three ways that you can trick your nervous system for more strength: 1. An advanced warm-up strategy involves the process of postactivati...
Read MoreDecember 22, 2015 | John Paul Catanzaro
Wouldn’t it be nice to pop a can of spinach and have instant strength just like Popeye? Well, I've spent years researching the subject of strength...
Read MoreOctober 08, 2015 | John Paul Catanzaro
Q: In your article The Russian Approach to Size and Strength mentions "decrease the load by 5% each set" in one section while in others it's blank. W...
Read MoreMay 07, 2015 | John Paul Catanzaro
Is it best for athletes to perform strength and power training on the same day or on alternate days? The answer depends on the goal. If the goal is ...
Read MoreApril 09, 2015 | John Paul Catanzaro
Here are two questions often asked in the strength world: Should you train to failure or not?Should you perform your reps fast or slow? You'll ...
Read MoreFebruary 10, 2015 | John Paul Catanzaro
Much like writing software or music, a universal language of program design is required for strength training. Trainers need to have a consistent pre...
Read MoreJanuary 25, 2015 | John Paul Catanzaro
Earthing and napping are two ways to boost post-workout recovery better than any supplement can. Connecting the body to the earth (referred to as ear...
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