Self-tutoring about strength training: the tutor notices an article about the human power curve. As I’m aware, a power curve tends to show power output on the dependent (y) axis, and RPM, energy, or some other input on the independent …
Self-tutoring about muscle training: the tutor mentions an interesting rule of thumb he noticed. In a biology text I recently read that to accomplish muscle growth, 75% or more of its maximum force needs to be applied. Source: Mader, Sylvia …
Self-tutoring about strength training: the tutor mentions a pragmatic deception. I lift weights with my 16-year-old son. During the past 8 months, he’s overtaken my strength in every dimension. Now, the weights he warms up with are often my maximum …
Self-tutoring about strength training: the tutor makes an observation. Like often, my son and I hit the gym after supper this evening: he’s a body builder. I wasn’t making any PRs tonight, but he did. Perhaps someone else was trying …
Self-tutoring about plateaus in strength training: the tutor mentions an idea he heard. Most athletes are aware of reaching a plateau, then perhaps even receding, and how it can derail confidence and motivation. Yesterday I found this video by Lee …
Self-tutoring about working out: the tutor mentions a philosophy he heard from ATHLEAN-X on youtube. I’ve always wondered about seated exercises: Wouldn’t doing them standing, if possible, be better? Jeff Cavaliere, from ATHLEAN-X, points out that “Athletes train with their …
Self-tutoring about strength training: the tutor reports a great find. A lifter might not want to attempt a one rep max. Bench-press one rep max, for instance, might be hazardous to attempt. Yet, one might still wonder what theirs might …
Self-tutoring about weight training: the tutor explores his curiosity about the suicide grip. The suicide grip – known also as the false grip or thumbless grip – is thought to be dangerous because the thumb and fingers all curl around …
Self-tutoring about weight training: the tutor continues about changing rep range. Back in my post from November 24, I mention that rotating rep range might be important for increasing the effectiveness of strength training. In fact, strength gains might almost …
Self-tutoring about diet and health: the tutor inquires about a symptom he’s noticed. My sixteen-year-old is a body builder. A couple months back, I decided to join him. He’s excited to show me what he’s learned about it, and asks …
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