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The 5 Most Overrated Exercises – And, what to do instead!

By nick On May 9, 2011 · Leave a Comment · In Articles / Interviews, Bodybuilding / Muscle Building, Bodyweight Training, Core/ Torso Training

Some exercises become so common that few people take the time to question their validity. Perhaps they began as specialty exercises intended for use in specific contexts — by patients in rehab, for example, or by advanced bodybuilders who need the most challenging variations of certain movements. Some trainers noticed the exercises worked for those more »

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Bodyweight Workout – Are you (or your athletes) strong enough to do this?

By nick On March 15, 2010 · 8 Comments · In Bodybuilding / Muscle Building, Bodyweight Training, Figure Athlete Training, Fun / Interesting Stuff, Grip Training, MMA / Spartan Workout, Strength Training
I LOVE Bodyweight exercises and bodyweight workouts! There is nothing better than burning fat, building muscle and developing insane relative strength using the best piece of exercise equipment ever invented – the human body! . Today’s video is about old time, high school style rope climbing… without using your legs! Many athletes think they’re strong. But, more »
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Featured on the cover of Men’s Fitness Magazine! – April 2010 issue

By nick On March 3, 2010 · 9 Comments · In Articles / Interviews, Bodybuilding / Muscle Building, Bodyweight Training, Fat Loss, Strength Training
I have the honor of designing the “Gain Muscle,Burn Fat” workout article featured on the cover of the April issue of Men’s Fitness Magazine!
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Contrast Training for Muscle

By nick On February 17, 2010 · Leave a Comment · In Articles / Interviews, Bodybuilding / Muscle Building, Contrast Training
Guest Blog by Nick Tumminello / Jn 20, 2010 . As a strength coach who works with high level athletes and an educator who trains the trainers – I’m always being asked what I think is the biggest mistake trainers, athletes and exercise enthusiasts make in the gym. My answer is always “most don’t’ train more »
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Use Your Strong Hand – Advanced Grip Training

By nick On February 17, 2010 · Leave a Comment · In Articles / Interviews, Bodybuilding / Muscle Building, Grip Training, New Exercises, Strength Training
by Nick Tumminello / Tues, Oct 6. 2009 . Most guys can’t sweep the room without using wrist straps to grab onto the broom. Here’s how to fix that sad, sad, problem. . Continue Reading… . .
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Unconventional Workout – Biceps

By nick On February 17, 2010 · Leave a Comment · In Articles / Interviews, Bodybuilding / Muscle Building, Strength Training
by Nick Tumminello / Wed, Jan 6, 2010 . Got a set of biceps that haven’t grown since the Clinton years? Well, put down that cigar and start stretching some shirtsleeves. . Continue Reading… . .
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Unconventional Workout – Triceps

By nick On February 17, 2010 · 4 Comments · In Articles / Interviews, Bodybuilding / Muscle Building, Strength Training
By Nick Tumminello  /  Wed, Feb 10, 2010 . Give your triceps training a much-needed shake-up and start hammering out some horseshoes! . Continue Reading… . .
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The BEST Lower Body Strength Exercises w/ Bret Contreras

By nick On February 17, 2010 · 5 Comments · In Articles / Interviews, Bodybuilding / Muscle Building, Strength Training
I’m excited about today’s post because I’ve got two very cool things to show you! Both of which happen to be created by one very cool and very smart guy. And, that guy is my good friend and colleague Bret Contreras. . Bret is known for his nick name - more »
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Deload Week – A sample Deloading Workout

By nick On February 2, 2010 · 13 Comments · In Bodybuilding / Muscle Building, Complexes and Circuit Training, Figure Athlete Training, Fun / Interesting Stuff, Program Design / Periodization, Strength Training, Stretching / Flexibility
As you may already know from reading Alli’s training Blog – This week is a Deloading phase for us. . We have  a great workout group consisting of myself, Alli, Mark (Simonetti) Simon and MMA guru, John Rallo. We have all been hitting it very hard lately and our more »
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Unconventional Workout – Biceps

By nick On January 6, 2010 · 3 Comments · In Articles / Interviews, Bodybuilding / Muscle Building, Figure Athlete Training, Grip Training, New Exercises, Strength Training
by Nick Tumminello 01/06/10 . Got a set of biceps that haven’t grown since the Clinton years? Well, put down that cigar and start stretching some shirtsleeves. . Continue Reading… . .
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How to Get Stronger WITHOUT Increasing the Weight Load – (Part 3 of 4)

By nick On December 21, 2009 · Leave a Comment · In Bodybuilding / Muscle Building, Bodyweight Training, Figure Athlete Training, Fun / Interesting Stuff, Strength Training
At this point, this post needs no introduction. So, without further delay, here is my 3rd installment to the How to get Stronger without adding weight to the barbell/ Dumbbell series. . Check out the video below and discover yet another killer training concept that is easy to understand, simple to apply and most importantly, more »
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Designing an Undulating Strength & Conditioning Workout Program

By nick On December 14, 2009 · 7 Comments · In Bodybuilding / Muscle Building, Figure Athlete Training, Program Design / Periodization, Strength Training
As many of you have learned, using the concept of Undulating your workout program can be very effective. That said, this concept can become confusing when integrated together with a Cardio/Conditioning program. . So, in this post I’m providing you with a sample of how I apply the concept of Undulating training into both a more »
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How to Get Stronger WITHOUT Increasing the Weight Load – (Part 2 of 4)

By nick On December 8, 2009 · Leave a Comment · In Bodybuilding / Muscle Building, Bodyweight Training, Figure Athlete Training, Fun / Interesting Stuff, MMA / Spartan Workout, Program Design / Periodization, Strength Training
So far, the feedback from Part 1 has been fantastic! So, please keep your comments coming! . If you missed my first installment of How to Get Stronger WITHOUT Increasing the Weight Load – Go here after watching the video below. . In Part 1 – I explain the more »
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Bulgarian Split Squat – It may be hurting your back?

By nick On December 7, 2009 · 8 Comments · In Back Pain / Injury, Bodybuilding / Muscle Building, Bodyweight Training, Corrective Exercise / Pre-Hab, Figure Athlete Training, Fun / Interesting Stuff, Joint Friendly Training, Strength Training
There is allot of talk these days about the Bulgarian Split Squat otherwise called the Rear Foot Elevated Split Squat. . Regardless of what you call it, I think its a great exercise. But, like any other exercise, it can be performed safely and effectively or it can performed in a less optimal manner. . more »
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How to Get Stronger WITHOUT Increasing the Weight Load – (Part 1 of 4)

By nick On December 2, 2009 · 7 Comments · In Bodybuilding / Muscle Building, Bodyweight Training, Core/ Torso Training, Figure Athlete Training, Fun / Interesting Stuff, MMA / Spartan Workout, Program Design / Periodization, Strength Training
Everyone knows that in order to continually get stronger, bigger, leaner or faster you must consistently challenge your body by adding progression. More specifically, you need to always incorporate a progressive challenge to your workouts. . Although this concept is well known, the methods of how to do this safely, efficiently and effectively are still somewhat more »
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Valuable Lessons ( we can ALL use) from Figure Athletes About Learning, Living and Training

By nick On November 24, 2009 · 1 Comment · In Bodybuilding / Muscle Building, Figure Athlete Training
As I’m sure you know by now, I have been lucky enough to work with an amazing group of  both Pro and Amateur Figure Competitors. You also know that I’m also lucky enough to have an amazing girlfriend who is also a Figure Competitor. On top of that, my mother, who now runs more »
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Top 5 Ways to Corrective and Prevent Muscle Imbalances! – The TRUTH About Muscle Imbalances (Part 3 of 3)

By nick On November 23, 2009 · 7 Comments · In Bodybuilding / Muscle Building, Corrective Exercise / Pre-Hab, Fun / Interesting Stuff, Joint Friendly Training, Program Design / Periodization, Strength Training
In my – The TRUTH ABout Muscle Imbalances Part 1 and Part 2. I clarified some of the common myths and misconceptions about muscle imbalances. And, exposed you to some smarter, more logical approaches to training clients and athletes with muscle imbalances. . Now, As promised, in this post – its more »
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Leg Circuit Workout – Leg Complex

By nick On November 16, 2009 · 9 Comments · In Bodybuilding / Muscle Building, Bodyweight Training, Complexes and Circuit Training, Fat Loss, Figure Athlete Training, MMA / Spartan Workout, New Exercises, Strength Training
Alright, I’m back home from giving two killer presentations at the ECA World Fitness THRIVE Conference. The crowd at both classes could not have been any better and a BIG Thanks goes out to all the folks at ECA for welcoming me with open arms and for their amazing staff! . On more »
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