When working out, people often make several common mistakes that can hinder progress, cause injuries, or lead to burnout. Here are some of the biggest mistakes:
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For beginners, it's generally recommended to strength train about 2 to 3 times per week. This allows adequate time for muscle recovery and growth between sessions while providing enough frequency to see progress. Here are a few key points to consider:
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Starting strength training as a beginner involves understanding key principles and establishing a solid foundation. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you get started:
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The five basic strength training exercises, often referred to as the "big five," are fundamental movements that target multiple muscle groups, helping to build overall strength and improve functional fitness. These exercises are:
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Bruising your pubic bone from a snatch hurts more than your mom forgetting your birthday.
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One of the best things we can do for our health as we get older is strength training. A high quality of life is largely dependent on one's physical independence.
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There are two common styles of the dip. There is a quick and controlled short dip and a longer dip. The short dip is beneficial for shorter and/ or very explosive athletes. This method best capitalizes on the stretch reflex at the knee and can provide a very large amount vertical force. The long dip method is used by athletes with longer legs who naturally will need to go deeper.
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One of the best strength exercises is the high-bar back squat, which helps build absolute strength and power in the core and lower body. In this article, we will discuss the fundamentals of the high-bar back squat technique as well as the top three most common blunders that novices frequently commit when performing the exercise.
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