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Get 40% Off All DVDs w/ this Code Until Sunday, June 2nd!

To kick of the summer, we’re running a big 3-day sale! Use code “40OFF” to get 40% off all Performance U DVDs & Downloads until this Sunday, June 2nd at midnight. […] More

Size Vs. Strength: Are You Lifting Too Heavy?

Serious physique athletes know to use the right tool for the job of muscle growth. If you have to cheat just to get to the low end of 8-10 […] More

Full Spectrum Bodybuilding: Lats

If you really want to see long-term results from your training you have to do more than just train hard – you have to train smart! Read the full […] More

Full Spectrum Bodybuilding: Triceps

If you’re anything like me, you’re always interested in finding new and improved ways of training. In this article I’m going to show you how to apply the Performance […] More

2 Qualities the BEST Personal Trainers (Must) Have

By nick On March 4, 2013 · Add Comment · In Strength Training
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Today’s guest article is by a true thinker and upcoming personal trainer from Estonia: Risto Uuk. The state of the fitness industry is very competitive and (almost) like politics: Popular fitness trainers and strength coaches are calling other trainers “just contrarians” or “Internet trainers.” Popular fitness trainers are criticizing other trainers’ articles destructively more »
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A-List Exercises: Upper Body Pulling

By nick On February 20, 2013 · 1 Comment · In Strength Training
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Strength training is just like building a house. In that, you need a good foundation to build up from. That said, with the endless variety of exercises coming at us daily, it can be confusing for the personal trainer and fitness enthusiast to decide which strength exercises to use as the foundational (cornerstone) lifts for their more »

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Strength Training for Abs – Article in Fitness RX, March 2013

By nick On February 11, 2013 · Add Comment · In Featured, Strength Training
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Check out my “Lift Weights for Better Abs” article in the March 2013 issue of Fitness RX for Men on pg.78-80. 

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See my “Total-body Strength Plan for Women” at SHAPE.com

By nick On February 11, 2013 · Add Comment · In Featured, Strength Training
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Go here to see my “Heavy Lifting: Sculpt a Stronger, Leaner, Slimmer Body” article at SHAPE.com

This total-body strength plan will scorch major calories and transform your shape!

 

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2 Articles in REPS Magazine – Jan/Feb 2013 Issue

By nick On February 11, 2013 · Add Comment · In Featured, Strength Training
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Check out my 2 featured training articles in the Jan/Feb issue of REPS Magazine.

6-Weeks to Super Legs! On pg.54-58

Partner Resisted Abs! On pg.82-84.

 

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Full Spectrum Bodybuilding: Biceps

By nick On February 11, 2013 · Add Comment · In Featured
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If exercises are like ingredients then workout programs are the recipes. Here’s your recipe for bigger, stronger biceps.

Read full the MuscleMag article at here…

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How I Went from Fit Pro to Pro-Found: My Story in Personal Fitness Professional Magazine

By nick On February 11, 2013 · Add Comment · In Featured
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I’m tremendously honored to announce  the current (Jan/Feb 2013) issue of Personal Fitness Professional magazine – an awesome publication you can subscribe to FREE –  has a featured story on yours truly!

Click here or on the image below to read article and see the full issue.

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Turkish Get Up Modification for Beginners & Low Back Issues

By nick On February 11, 2013 · Add Comment · In Strength Training
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The Turkish Get Up (TGU) is a fantastic Core exercise because it not only demands a high level of body control, it also requires you to use all of the muscles of your torso (abs, shoulder, hips) together.

Dr.Carl DeRosa does a great job a quickly explaining some of the benefits of the more »

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Top 5 Bodybuilding Workout Mistakes (Part 4): Avoiding Isolation Exercises

By nick On February 1, 2013 · 2 Comments · In Strength Training
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We’ve all heard personal trainers repeat the “train movements, not muscles” mantra, which is often associated with their rationale for avoiding isolation exercises.

For field, court and combat athletes looking to run faster, jump higher, etc. we agree that training “movements” is great to emphasize. But when it comes to bodybuilding, we’re more interested in more »

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9 Ways to Improve Your Personal Training Programs

By nick On January 28, 2013 · 1 Comment · In Strength Training
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You know how we do things here at Performance U – We give you practical personal training concepts and techniques in a simple and straight forward fashion.

Well, today’s guest post by Colin McAuslan, owner of  Owner of McAuslan Performance, is about as practical and straight-forward as you can get.

9 Ways to more »
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Improving Wellness and Well-Being is B.S.

By nick On January 16, 2013 · 1 Comment · In Strength Training
Remember: If something means everything, it means nothing!

Anytime a fitness professional or alternative health practitioner claims that their special techniques are going to bring about improved “Well-being” or “Wellness”, my spider senses start tingling as there’s most likely B.S. near.

Why I’m Very Skeptical of Those Who Claim Their Practices Will Improve Your “Wellness” or “Well Being”

Put simply, more »

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Step Ups: A Better Way that Eliminates Cheating

By nick On January 14, 2013 · 1 Comment · In Strength Training
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Most people who perform step ups do so in a suboptimal manner as it’s very easy to cheat (even why trying not to) by using your back leg to do much of the work, which is why many perosnal trainers and strength coaches don’t use step ups at all in their programs.

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Full Spectrum Bodybuilding: Hamstrings

By nick On January 9, 2013 · 1 Comment · In Featured
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Add mass and strength to your hamstrings with a smarter workout strategy – the full spectrum bodybuilding (FSB) system!

Read full the MuscleMag article at here…

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Olympic Lifting for Athletes?

By nick On January 8, 2013 · 1 Comment · In Strength Training
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Olympic lifts are certainly a proven method of developing and improving power production. However, Olympic Lifting has never been a part of the Performance U training approach.

Put simply, we prefer other, less technical weight-training options, as we won’t ever know how much is technique in these lifts and how much is more »

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Using Resistance Bands: Why Heavier Isn’t Always Better

By nick On January 3, 2013 · 6 Comments · In Strength Training
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Just about every personal trainer and exercise enthusiast uses a variety of rubber resistance bands (Tubes, Loops, Superbands, etc.) in their regular training practice because resistance bands are a versatile and effective training tool that anyone can use anywhere to perform a wide variety of exercise options.

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Medicine Ball Slams: Why they’re Overrated & 2 Better Exercises

By nick On December 28, 2012 · 2 Comments · In Strength Training
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Medicine Ball Slams have become a very popular exercise in the fitness training realm…

 

 However, at Performance U we teach & train by what’s effective, not by what’s in fashion.

Although we don’t feel Medicine Ball slams are a “bad” exercise – Nor do we believe they’re dangerous – We DO more »

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End of the World Sale – 30% OFF until Friday Dec 21st at Midnight

By nick On December 20, 2012 · Add Comment · In Strength Training
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Use the discount code “ENDOFTHEWORLD” to get 30% off on all DVDs & Digital Downloads!  The sale ends Friday, Dec 21st at 12 midnight! Go to our Store here to purchase and Save! Use the code “ENDOFTHEWORLD” to get 30% off ALL DVD & Downloads more »
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Sprinting: How we Reduce Hamstring Injury Risk

By nick On December 18, 2012 · 1 Comment · In Strength Training
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It’s no secret that hamstring injuries (pulls, tears, avulsions) often occur during sprinting.

In today’s video you’ll learn:

- The two aspects of sprinting/ running that a top Physical Therapist says he sees “the most hamstring injuries result from.”

- And, the simple training strategies we use at Performance University to help more »

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High Box Jumps: An Overrated and Dangerous Exercise

By nick On December 13, 2012 · 1 Comment · In Strength Training
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Personal Trainers and Strength Coaches are in a constant battle of weighting the risk and reward of exercises. In the article below, Dan Blewett, a professional Baseball player, (former intern of mine) and owner of a very successful Sports Performance Training business, shares the logic we both share for X-ing out high more »

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