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Athlete Journal: Chris Duffin, Entry 28 – Taking It Easy

EDITOR'S NOTE: Welcome to the Athlete Journal of world champion powerlifter Chris Duffin. Follow Chris as he trains and competes in various events over the coming year. Chris's journal will be posted every ... Continue Reading

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Weight Training Can Help Diabetics Manage Blood Sugar

Type 2 diabetes rates are rising, both in the United States and globally. Characterized by insulin resistance and chronic hyperglycemia, type 2 diabetes leads to both neural and metabolic dysfunction and ... Continue Reading

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The No B.S. Keys to Success for the 6 Most Common Fitness Goals

I have had this article on the backburner for a while. Ironically, one of the best writers on Breaking Muscle, Andrew Read, put an article out recently that included one of the points I want to address - ... Continue Reading

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Speed Kills, Part 1: Proper Development of Speed for the Athlete

In fighting there is a saying, “skills pay the bills.” That is absolutely true and I can’t count the number of times I’ve seen a guy who looks like a bodybuilder beaten senseless in a fight by a guy who ... Continue Reading

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Should You Wear Your Weight Vest Grocery Shopping?

We have all seen that guy who shows up to the gym wearing a weighted vest and proceeds to perform his workout with it on, but what about the guy who wears it at his desk or around the house? It’s not much ... Continue Reading

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3 Indisputable Reasons for Women to Lift Heavy + 30 Day Challenge

Let’s first tackle this notion of lifting “heavy.” Let’s first tackle this notion of lifting “heavy.” Throughout the article “heavy” with be classified as lifting challengingweights ... Continue Reading

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Knee Wraps Help Your Lift, But Harm Your Knees

The back squat is commonly deemed the king of lower body exercises, and many lifters rely on knee wraps to protect their knees when squatting due to the heavy loads that are involved. Knee wraps are also ... Continue Reading

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Athlete Journal: Charles Staley, Entry 15 – Solid Week

EDITOR'S NOTE: Ever wonder how a world-class coach actually trains? Wonder what it's like to train as a "mature athlete?" Welcome to the athlete journal of Charles Staley. A big believer in practicing what ... Continue Reading

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Getting Freaky With It: Outside the Box Back Training

Ah, back training day. It’s a love-hate relationship, but there are few times I feel better in the gym than when I’m grinding out a back workout. Admittedly, though, my back was a constant point of ... Continue Reading

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Athlete Journal: Charles Staley, Entry 13 – Easing Back In

EDITOR'S NOTE: Ever wonder how a world-class coach actually trains? Wonder what it's like to train as a "mature athlete?" Welcome to the athlete journal of Charles Staley. A big believer in practicing what ... Continue Reading

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Does Range of Motion Matter When Building Strength?

A study was recently conducted in Brazil to compare the effects of partial range of motion versus full range of motion training on strength and muscle thickness in young men. This study included forty ... Continue Reading

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Athlete Journal: Chris Duffin, Entry 18 – Rehabbing My Torn Adductor

EDITOR'S NOTE: Welcome to the Athlete Journal of world champion powerlifter Chris Duffin. Follow Chris as he trains and competes in various events over the coming year. Chris's journal will be posted every ... Continue Reading

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5 Best Dumbbell Exercises To Get Strong (And Gather a Crowd)

This article isn’t going to focus on the standard dumbbell movements we’ve all seen and done. Chances are you’ve got some great dumbbells and you use them regularly but fall into the same old exercises and ... Continue Reading

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Athlete Journal: Charles Staley, Entry 12 – Sometimes Bad Things Happen

EDITOR'S NOTE: Ever wonder how a world-class coach actually trains? Wonder what it's like to train as a "mature athlete?" Welcome to the athlete journal of Charles Staley. A big believer in practicing what ... Continue Reading

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4 Key Strength Exercises for Endurance Athletes

I love when people assume that when it comes to training people it’s always a straight apples-to-apples comparison. For instance, we’ve all heard that being stronger as an athlete will make you better, ... Continue Reading

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Working at a Stand Still: How to Do Isometric Training

There are a lot of ways to gain strength through a range of motion. One method that I believe is overlooked by a lot of people is isometric training. Isometrics is basically the act of using force against ... Continue Reading

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Dear Willow: How Do I Strengthen My Weak Leg?

Dear Willow, I’ve been an athlete for years and still have problems gaining strength in my right leg. What poses or exercises would you recommend to strengthen it to have balance between the two ... Continue Reading

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Athlete Journal: Charles Staley, Entry 11 – 100 Workouts in 2012

EDITOR'S NOTE: Ever wonder how a world-class coach actually trains? Wonder what it's like to train as a "mature athlete?" Welcome to the athlete journal of Charles Staley. A big believer in practicing what ... Continue Reading

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Occlusion Training Increases Strength in Football Players

A new study performed at Middle Tennessee State University discovered that occlusion training increases muscular strength in Division IA football players. The study investigated the effectiveness of four ... Continue Reading

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12 Reps with Jim Wendler, Strength & Conditioning Coach

EDITOR'S NOTE: Welcome to 12 Reps - in each appearance of 12 Reps, our coaches, writers, and occasional guests will be answering the same twelve questions. Go "into the locker-room" with them and get to ... Continue Reading

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Featured Coach: Charles Staley, Part 1 – When the Slow Kid Is A Quick Read

I get a slight, perverse joy in finding out world-class coaches were awkward as children. I feel like it leaves some room for the rest of us to grow into something amazing as well. According to Charles ... Continue Reading

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Athlete Journal: Charles Staley, Entry 10 – Big Squats This Week

EDITOR'S NOTE: Ever wonder how a world-class coach actually trains? Wonder what it's like to train as a "mature athlete?" Welcome to the athlete journal of Charles Staley. A big believer in practicing what ... Continue Reading

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Weight Training Reduces Risk for Type 2 Diabetes

According to a new published study, men regularly participate in weight training or resistance training may be able to lower their risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Researchers from the Harvard School of ... Continue Reading

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Charles Staley’s Free 4 Week Training Program

Before I commence with the 4-week training program I’m about to share with you, I’d like to shed some light on my motivations for doing so (aside from the usual ego and career-enhancing motives that all of ... Continue Reading

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