The concept of accommodating resistance using chains has become popular over the past two decades and for good reason. Since an ascending strength curve exists on an exercise like the front squat, chains can “accommodate” strength by offering more resistance at the top of the movement where you’re stronger than at the bottom where you’re…
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 just raised by the limbs. Squats fit the bill perfectly; however, most females do not go heavy enough to truly reap the bone-building benefits. Many females fear that heavy weights…
Today, there are more training tools available for personal trainers than ever. How do you decide what equipment is best to use? Well, that really depends on the situation. Let’s take resistance training, for example. As far as I’m concerned, free weights reign supreme! Every time I’m asked what I think of this machine or…