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Neanderthal No More, Part I: With Eric Cressey

Originally Posted at www.t-nation.com Disclaimer: What you’re about to read is some very technical, very geeky stuff, but don’t panic if you don’t have your kinesiology degree just yet. In the future articles in this series, Eric and Mike will break it all down for you and show you how to fix your posture and […]

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Neanderthal No More, Part II: With Eric Cressey

Originally Posted at www.t-nation.com The Postural Analysis: Side Posture After reading Part I you’re probably thinking to yourself, “Maybe my posture isn’t so great after all, but how do I know?” Well, if you completed your homework assignment from last week, you should have been waiting for this week’s update with a bunch of photos […]

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Neanderthal No More, Part III: With Eric Cressey

Originally posted at www.t-nation.com After covering all the “what’s” and “how’s” of the most common postural problems in Part I, we focused on some self-assessment tools in Part II. Those self-assessments are certainly valuable tools, but they can sometimes be too subjective if you aren’t accustomed to assessing these problems. With that in mind, use […]

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Old-School Triceps

Originally posted at www.t-nation.com Using Your Head(s) The title should say it all. This isn’t an article about triceps kickbacks, isolation exercises, or anything of the sort. The goal of this article is to teach you basic triceps anatomy coupled with the knowledge necessary to design a triceps training program that’ll increase your functional strength […]

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Understanding the Supplemental Exercises: The Deadlift

Originally posted on www.elitefitnesssystems.com In our series, “Overcoming Lousy Leverages,” Eric Cressey and I covered all three power lifts and discussed how smart training can lead to bigger totals. In this series, we will discuss the biomechanics behind each lift as well as several strategies to destroy any sticking points you may have. We will […]

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Make the Posterior Chain Your Strongest Link

Originally Posted on www.figureathlete.com Well-developed glutes and hamstrings are a focal point for most women’s bodies. Whether the goal is to win a figure competition, to look great in a bikini, or to make the other girls at the gym jealous, a solid program will get you there faster and more effectively. And, believe it […]

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Accessory Onslaught #1: The Squat

My first 3-part article series dealt with how you can use biomechanics and technique to improve your total. However, choosing the right exercises and performing them correctly in your daily workouts can go a long way to improving your total as well. This first article will describe common exercises performed to improve your squat. Primary […]

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Accessory Onslaught #2: The Bench Press

In part one of this series, I discussed how employing specific assistance lifts can improve your poundage’s in the squat. In part two, I will give you plenty of exercises that will help you build a stronger, more powerful bench press. Beyond that, I’ll give you plenty of exercises to keep your shoulders healthy as […]

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Accessory Onslaught #3: The Deadlift

In this final installment of the Accessory Onslaught series, I am going to give you the tools necessary to develop a big time deadlift. Deadlifts, like the squat and bench, can be built with a mix of smart training, hard work, and proper exercise selection. This article will cover a few of the exercises that […]

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