How to Get Fast Twitch Muscle: Rest
Humans have two basic types of muscle fibers – Type I (Slow twitch) and Type II (Fast Twitch). Type II […]
Nicotine: Eight Benefits
Nicotine stimulates the release of catecholamines, which helps to burn body fat. Study here and here. Nicotine activates uncoupling proteins
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Football Periodisation: 10 Takeaways
1) Strength coaches should learn soccer language instead of expecting coaches to understand strength coach language “When, for example, a
JACKEDTHLETE – High Frequency Training
JACKED [jakt] adjective – (of a person) having very well-developed muscles. ATHLETE [ˈaTHˌlēt] noun – a person who is proficient
Block Periodization: 6 Takeaways
From “Block Periodization: Breakthrough in Sport Training” by Vladimir Issurin: 1) Contrary to popular belief, animals warm-up before running. “When
Supertraining: Takeaways
Notes from “Supertraining: 6th Edition, Expanded Version” by Yuri Verkhoshansky and Mel Siff: 1) Movement is not just Biomechanics, but
How to Jump Higher: Accentuated Eccentrics
Holding weight in the hands and dropping it before going upwards in a jump is known as Accentuated Eccentric Loading.
How to Jump Higher: Train the Upper Body
The vertical jump is not just a lower body movement. Squats, Deadlifts, and plyometrics aren’t enough to optimize jump performance. You
How to Jump Higher: Ankle Dorsiflexion
Bad ankles can decrease your vertical jump. You can have a strong and powerful hip, but ultimately force has to
Instantly Jump Higher and Lift Heavier: Post-Activation Potentiation
Potentiation. Noun. The increase in strength of nerve impulses along pathways that have been used previously, either short-term or long-term.