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As promised, here is another video that will have you re-thinkng how you apply the YTWL Shoulder exercise circuit.

This video will show you a smarter and more effective way to do Y’s.

Are you just using your lats instead of your lower traps? Find out in the video below!

Be sure to check out the two previous posts below. Each post reveals a more effective way t use the YTWL shoulder / upper back exercise circuit.

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The next post will reveal the TRUTH about T’s and why the way you originally how to do Y’s is only partially correct!

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Just sent out an exclusive video revealing the key factors to designing a Dynmaic Warm Up that garuantees better performance evrytime you train or compete.

So, if you’re not on the list, sign up now (at the top of the page) so you don’t miss out on the next must-see training video.

After you sign up at the top of the page, check out the video below and discover why you are probably compensating and promoting dysfunction by using the wrong muscles during your Y,T,W,L shoulder circuits.

This video will reveal a simple tweak that will ensure that you don’t compensate and guarantees the right muscles activate to an even greater degree.

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My next post will reveal the TRUTH About Y’s. You need to see this one!

Also, don’t forget to check out the post below this one. Its the first in my Truth about the Y,T,W,L circuit.

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The Y,T,W,L shoulder circuit is just about everywhere you look these days. Almost every “in the know” coach and trainer is talking about how important it is for posture, muscle balance and overall shoulder health.

The Truth is, they are RIGHT!

The Y,T,W,L circuit is great for all of that. However, the application everyone is using could use some tweaking.

This week I will be focusing specifically on how to improve this popular shoulder protocol.

In my upcoming posts, I will be addressing

- what letter (Y,T,W,L) should be eliminated and why

- The best and worst positions to perform this circuit from. This will surprise you!

- The correct rep range for using shoulder protocols like  Y,T,W,L’s. Its not what you think!

- How most athletes are compensating/ cheating while performing Y,T,W,L’s and why coaches aren’t able to catch it.

- The (REAL)  correct way to position your scapula’s during the shoulder circuit

- And a few more improvements that I can’t think of at the moment.

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Your Y,T,W,L Order is Off!

To kick things off, I’m going to talk about order of events.

This tweak is small but it makes a big difference.

I’m not one to beat around the bush so here it is…

Do L’s first!

Why you ask?

Because L’s are the toughest/ weakest aspect of the movement.

It only makes sense to do the weakest movement first doesn’t it?.

Just because its last letter in the name doesn’t mean it should be last movement in the training application!

If you do L’s last, you are already fatigued and are less likely to keep optimal form and/or reach your goal rep number. This is due to the fact that L’s require the most technique and control over the other letters.

However, by doing L’s first, you assure that you are fresh and able to do them correctly for the set amount of reps and intensity.

As as I mentioned earlier, this is a small tweak that makes for a big difference!

Try it and see for yourself!

Post your comments  and let me  know what you think!

Keep checking back as I will hit you plenty more smarter, more effective ways to perform the Y,T,W,L shoulder circuit in posts shortly to come.
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by Nick Tumminello | June 23 2009

Why are you wasting time between sets? Why the hell don’t you do something, like grow, for instance?

Continue reading…

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Women’s physique training has been very close to my heart since I was a young kid growing up with a Mother who was a Bodybuilder.

Back when my mother was competing, there was no figure training. Although, she looked like a fit bikini model, it was considered women’s bodybuilding.

Things have changed a great deal since then and women have multiple categories to compete in from Bikini to Fitness, Figure and Bodybuilding.

I’m lucky enough to regularly train a select group of Figure Athletes and Bikini Competitors.

One of them happens to be my girlfriend Alli Mckee. Yes, I’m a very lucky guy!

Check out the video below and discover how Alli used a tire to prepare for competition.

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I’m proud to announce that I have two clients competing this weekend in Miami Florida at the Universe.

Please join me in wishing Kathryn Zent and Beth Everret the best of luck this weekend!

Kathryn is competing in both the Masters Figure and Masters Bikini. She has been very sick lately but still competing. How’s that for toughness?!

Beth is competing in the medium height Figure category.

Both of these ladies work their muscular butts off and serve as an inspiration to all of us.

Also, both ladies display prove that at Performance U, we get real RESULTS!

See for yourself and go here to see pictures from Kathryn’s last competition.

Also, check out the picture of Beth below.

I’m finally getting around to posting videos from a few of my latest workshops.

Check out the video from my Dynamic Warm Up – New Concepts and Techniques Workshop at IDEA Fitness Fusion in Chicago.

I will be posting a few more workshop videos here so keep checking back.

Additionally, I have a few choice videos coming exclusively to only my newsletter subscribers.

So if your not on the list, sign up now at the top of the page.

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As you’ve seen in my most recent posts, Joint Friendly training has been the focus.

I developed the concept of Joint Friendly Training out of necessity.

So many athletes have some sort of pain, injury or limitation that prevents them from doing the basics that there was a need for a different approach training. One that minimized joint stress but still maximized results.

This is exactly what JF training offers… little Joint stress with BIG RESULTS!

See my Joint Friendly Training article HERE.

Its your turn to tell me what I can do to help you achieve your goals using JF training.

Comment on this post and tell me about the specific joint friendly protocols you’d like to see.

I will post the answers here and even show you videos of the exercises I’d recommend for each specific issue.

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I feel like I don’t know where my home is or what my girlfriend looks like anymore.

My endless pursuit of education has had me traveling back and forth for weeks now. Today is no exception because in a few hours I’m leaving for New York to attend a Mark Comerford workshop about the Shoulder.

Comerford is one of my go to resources for technical education these days. He always manages to deliver the latest and best information on training and rehabilitation. 

 I’m sure this time around will be no different.

I plan on returning with lots of new ideas and concepts to share with you here on future posts.

In todays post, I’m continuing on with the Joint friendly training theme.

The exercise featured in the video below is called the Angled Press.  It’s a great way to build a bigger, stronger chest and shoulders even if you have shoulder issues.

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Another crazy week for Coach Nick.

Non-stop traveling, training, article writing and working on new products.

But, with all of this going on, I’m still bringing you top quality training information.

As I mentioned in my last post, Joint Freindly training is gong to be a primary focus of mine for bit.

Check out how to do the Joint friendly Push-Up.

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