One Rep Max Calculator - Introduction Your one-rep max is the foundation of many strength training programs because they involve lifting a prescribed percentage of your one-repetition maximum, or 1RM for short. However, if you are a newer lifter, you may not know what your 1RM is or how to discover it. Also, you might want to know how to manipulate … [Read more...] about One Rep Max Calculator – 5 Ways How to Find Your 1RM
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NASM OPT Model – A Guide to Optimum Performance Training
NASM OPT™ Model - Introduction What is the NASM OPT Model? The National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) built the OPT™ model as a scalable fitness system to meet the challenges of a sedentary society. First, you need to understand the negative consequences of what scientists now refer to as sitting disease. Then, you can then see how the NASM OPT … [Read more...] about NASM OPT Model – A Guide to Optimum Performance Training
8 Great Benefits of Flexibility Training for Health & Fitness
Benefits of Flexibility Training - Introduction What are the benefits of flexibility training for weightlifting and fitness? Building muscle and strength require time and dedication. To be successful, you’ll need to pay your dues in the gym, pushing your body to its limits. You’ll also need to pay attention to what you eat and make sure you get … [Read more...] about 8 Great Benefits of Flexibility Training for Health & Fitness
Best Beginner Powerlifting Program for Fitness and Strength
Beginner Powerlifting Program - Introduction What is the best beginner powerlifting program? To an outsider, powerlifting can look like a very intimidating, if not impenetrable sport. After all, it’s dominated by some of the biggest, strongest people in the world! And yet, if you look at the less elite levels of powerlifting, you’ll soon see that it’s … [Read more...] about Best Beginner Powerlifting Program for Fitness and Strength
15 Safest Deadlift Alternatives to Protect Your Back
Alternative for Deadlift - Introduction What's a good barbell deadlift alternative for a bad back? Whether you already have a back injury or are prone to back pain, you can still train the relevant deadlift muscle groups. It is no secret that traditional deadlifts are one of the best strength and muscle-building exercises you can do. In addition to … [Read more...] about 15 Safest Deadlift Alternatives to Protect Your Back