What To Eat Before & After A Workout
Learning how to lift weights and write workout programs is one thing, but learning what to eat is totally another thing. Here is a quick explanation of what to eat before and...
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Anthony is a fan of all things gym related. Growing up very overweight and out of shape, Anthony whipped himself into shape and stunned his entire community becoming a "fitness guru". Tony then set his sights on strength sports (Weightlifting/Powerlifting/Strongman) and learned all about body mechanics, mobility work and injury prevention. Tony found his true love in the strength sports, particularly Olympic Weightlifting. He earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree from Fitchburg State University in Exercise and Sports Science. He is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) with the NSCA.
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How Many Days Per Week Should I Workout To Get Stronger?
We all want to go to the gym for one reason. To become better versions of ourselves. But you can’t just go whenever you please. You need to workout a...
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What Is The Best Age You Can Start Lifting Weights?
Strength training is a staple of any fitness program. But there is a lot of confusion about the best age to start lifting weights. Generally speaking, the best...
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How To Conduct Strength Training Safely & Effectively?
So how is strength training conducted safely and effectively? Well, the good news is it is actually a very simple thing to do. The problem is it is not easy and...
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What Is A Good Resistance Training Technique For Building Explosive Strength?
Explosive strength is one of the most overlooked areas of training. Every single athlete needs to train for explosive strength. Explosive strength is defined as...
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How Often Should I Perform Strength And Mobility Training?
In today’s world, your training goals are faced with a dilemma. Should you train for strength or mobility? And, how often should strength and mobility training be...
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How Many Calories Does Strength Training Burn?
Let’s face facts, we all want to look good. One of the hardest parts of building a big squat, bench and deadlift is gaining weight and thus not looking as good as...
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How to Fix Rounded Shoulders
Nobody wants rounded shoulders, but so many lifters live day in and day out with this type of poor posture. From fostering muscle imbalances and feeling a lack of confidence,...
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How to Overhead Press Like A Champ
The overhead press is a compound multi-joint exercise that primarily targets the shoulders and the triceps. But it also a full body exercise as well. Unknown to...
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Rotator Cuff Injury and Prevention
Comprised of four muscles, the rotator cuff is a group of tendons and muscles that envelope the shoulder joint. The main role of the rotator cuff is to maintain a firm yet...
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