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Strength Training Programs: Lifting Heavy Weights vs. Corrective Exercise – Finding a Balance
Q: How does one find a balance between “technique/form/corrective/sissy work” and lifting heavy weights to make gains in a strength training program? I see both extremes, but am curious about what affects the balance between the two.
A: This is actually a great question, and I am actually surprised that I’ve never answered it before in [...]
Strength Exercises: Don’t Sweat the Technique?
Today’s guest blog comes from current CP Intern Conor Nordengren.
During one of my recent morning drives to Cressey Performance, I was listening to the radio when I heard one of my favorite songs from my youth: “Don’t Sweat the Technique” by Eric B. and Rakim.
As I was fist-pumping (a la Tony Gentilcore), I realized that [...]
Important Steps That Help You Build Muscle Fast
Building muscle, like any other type of exercise, requires that you follow some basic principles. Here are several commonly agreed-upon tips to help you build muscle fast:
5 Weight Gaining Trolls You May Not Be Aware Of
In your quest to lose fat and get toned arms, you may get discouraged if you constantly look at the scale because scale readings can fluctuate a lot, irrespective of fat loss.
Build More Muscle In Less Time: 7 Minute Muscle
Most men spend way more time in the gym than they really need to get good muscle building results. The reason for this is all of the misinformation that’s all around (a lot of it is spread by trainers who should know better) about how to best do strength training.
