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From the monthly archives: May 2009

What are the Editors of T-Nation saying about STFFL?

By nick On May 30, 2009 · Leave a Comment · In Articles / Interviews, Complexes and Circuit Training, Fat Loss, Fun / Interesting Stuff, Strength Training
It’s well known that T-nation is one of the best FREE resources for top knotch Strength & Conditioning information. That is, along with this site   If familiar with T-Nation, you also know the editors take pride in their Hardcore, No BS, Tell-it-like- it-is approach.   Go more »
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Why the Abs Plank IS For You

By nick On May 27, 2009 · Leave a Comment · In Core/ Torso Training

I’m my last post here; I provide a solid rational as to why I disagreed with Dr.Yessis’s article on why not to use the Abs Plank.

There are a few more points of disagreement that I wanted to make more »

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Defending The Abs Plank

By nick On May 25, 2009 · 1 Comment · In Bodybuilding / Muscle Building, Core/ Torso Training, Corrective Exercise / Pre-Hab, Strength Training
After my article Plank Progressions for Killer Abs got Published, I was made aware of another plank article written by Dr. Michael Yessis. The title of his article is “Are Plank Exercises for You?”.   In his more »
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Swiss Ball Training for Strength and Core Stability

By nick On May 15, 2009 · Leave a Comment · In Strength Training
As promised, here is the third and final part of my interview w/ Coach Lorne Goldenberg, author of Strength Ball Training.   Check out Lorne’s offset chest press. Very cool stuff!   Now, I’m off to vacation. Catch you next week!
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Swiss Ball Training for Strength – The TRUTH

By nick On May 15, 2009 · Leave a Comment · In Strength Training
One more day and Im off to vacation with my girlfriend in the beautiful Dominican Republic.   As much as I love my clients and my work, I’m looking forward to getting away for a while. Plus, my girlfriend and I could use some good quality time together.   Before heading off, I wanted you more »
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New Ab / Core Training Progressions

By nick On May 14, 2009 · 1 Comment · In Strength Training
If you don’t want abs that look better and perform better, don’t read my new article – Plank Progressions for Killer Abs.   _ _
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Improved KO- Punching Power with Contrast Training

By nick On May 12, 2009 · Leave a Comment · In Strength Training
Sports Specific Contrast Training for Striking / Combat Sports

First off, I’m not a huge fan of the term “sports specific training”.

 

To me, a golfer working with golf pro is sports specific training. Or a MMA fighter practicing arm bars is sports specific training.

That said, more »

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Contrast Training for MORE Power, Strength and Muscle Size

By nick On May 11, 2009 · Leave a Comment · In Strength Training
Just got back from a great time presenting at the AFPA Beach Jam – Sports and Fitness Conference in Ocean city MD!   I spoke on all of the new concepts and techniques for warm up and preparation that I have been developing here at Performance U over the years.   Its great stuff and more »
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Are Low Fat Diets a Good Thing?

By nick On May 7, 2009 · Leave a Comment · In Strength Training
Why not just cut the fat?

 

It’s no secret that too much fat in a diet is not a good thing. But simply cutting out all fat is not a good idea either.

 

Keep in mind that1 gram of fat equals 9 calories, while 1 gram of protein and/or more »

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The Truth About Cutting Calories

By nick On May 6, 2009 · Leave a Comment · In Strength Training

I love to talk training! If you have read any of my past articles, like How Not to Warm Up, Making Gains with Pain, and Stick Your Neck more »

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Eating for Performance and Fat Loss

By nick On May 5, 2009 · 4 Comments · In Strength Training
Goal Specific Eating

When it’s all said and done, there are really only two types of training goals:

To build up (gain strength, size, speed, etc.)

Or

To tear down (reduce body fat, cut weight, etc.)

These two goals are very different, but when it comes more »

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