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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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The Super Legs – Leg Complex

By nick On April 12, 2010 · 9 Comments · In Bodyweight Training, Fat Loss, Strength Training

One of the first true metabolic complexes I ever learned was the Super Legs – Leg Complex from my good friend and mentor, Coach JC Santana. Due to Jc’s popularity, there are probably thousands of Coaches and trainers who credit him for teaching them the Super Legs complex.

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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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Best new exercise: Upright Bird Dog

By nick On February 17, 2010 · 2 Comments · In Bodyweight Training, Core/ Torso Training, New Exercises, Strength Training
by Nick Tumminello . Improve overall fitness and coordination by forcing multiple muscles to work together. This full-body movement links big muscles around your abs and back with your hips, shoulders, and neck, says Nick Tumminello, more »
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Swiss Ball Exercises for Figure Athletes

By nick On February 17, 2010 · Leave a Comment · In Articles / Interviews, Bodyweight Training
by Nick Tumminello . Hate Swiss balls? Coach Nick thinks you should reconsider! Incorporate these movements into your program; you may be pleasantly surprised with the results. . Continue Reading… . .
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Six New Tabata Workouts for Fast Fat Loss

By nick On February 17, 2010 · Leave a Comment · In Articles / Interviews, Bodyweight Training, Fat Loss
By Nick Tumminello / Thurs, Feb 4, 2010 . TMUSCLE coach Nick T. takes on a classic conditioning protocol, and the results are guaranteed to leave you gasping. . Continue Reading… . .
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Tabata Protocol – (The Missing) Bodyweight Tabata Workout

By nick On February 5, 2010 · 11 Comments · In Bodyweight Training, Complexes and Circuit Training, Fat Loss, Fun / Interesting Stuff, MMA / Spartan Workout, New Exercises, Tabata Training
Yesterday, my article titled Six New Tabata Workouts for Fast Fat Loss was published at Tmuscle.com. . The article tells you everything you need to know about the Tabata protocol and effective Tabata workouts. more »
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Six New Tabata Workouts for Fast Fat Loss

By nick On February 5, 2010 · Leave a Comment · In Articles / Interviews, Bodyweight Training, Complexes and Circuit Training, Fat Loss, Figure Athlete Training, MMA / Spartan Workout, New Exercises, Tabata Training
Six New Tabata Workouts for Fast Fat Loss by Nick Tumminello | Jan 6, 2010 . TMUSCLE coach Nick T. takes on a classic conditioning protocol, and the results are guaranteed to leave you more »
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Rotary / AntiRotation Core Training – What you’re missing!

By nick On January 27, 2010 · 10 Comments · In Back Pain / Injury, Bodyweight Training, Core/ Torso Training, Corrective Exercise / Pre-Hab, Joint Friendly Training, Strength Training
Core training is a hot topic. It always has been and always will be. Why? – Because even though we all may have different approaches to training the “core”. We all agree that the Core is important for health and performance. . In this post, I’m going to provide with with an informative video that more »
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Push Up Plus Exercise – A Better Way!

By nick On January 18, 2010 · 19 Comments · In Bodyweight Training, Core/ Torso Training, Corrective Exercise / Pre-Hab, Dynamic Warm Up, MMA / Spartan Workout, New Exercises, Shoulder Pain / Injury
One of the best and most popular shoulder stabilization / pre-hab drills used among strength coaches these days is the Push Up Plus exercise. Why? – Because it’s a great exercise for activating and strengthening the all important Serratus Anterior muscles of the shoulder. . A strong Serratus Anterior muscle is crucial for optimal shoulder more »
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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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Ab Plank – A Better Way!!!

By nick On December 17, 2009 · 3 Comments · In Bodyweight Training, Core/ Torso Training, Corrective Exercise / Pre-Hab, Figure Athlete Training, New Exercises
Regardless of your specific training style, everyone uses the Ab Plank for core strength and stabilization training. . Honestly, I don’t use them in the same fashion as I used to but thats a subject for a different post. . In this post, I’m going to show you a simple, yet very effective training secret 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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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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Bodyweight Exercise – Push Up Complex for More Muscle and Strength

By nick On October 16, 2009 · Leave a Comment · In Bodybuilding / Muscle Building, Bodyweight Training, Complexes and Circuit Training, Fat Loss, Figure Athlete Training, MMA / Spartan Workout, New Exercises, Strength Training
There is a multitude of great exercises out there. But, few as simple, effective and versatile as the Push-Up. - Here at Performance U, we use some form of Push Ups to develop strength, power, muscle size, endurance and even core stability, spinal health and postural awareness. - In this post, I’d like to show more »
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