Unconventional Workout – Biceps
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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Six New Tabata Workouts for Fast 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… . .
Unconventional Workout – Triceps
By Nick Tumminello / Wed, Feb 10, 2010 . Give your triceps training a much-needed shake-up and start hammering out some horseshoes! . Continue Reading… . .
The BEST Lower Body Strength Exercises w/ Bret Contreras
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 – “the Glute Guy” – because he …
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Muscle Activation – Can a Muscle be turned off?
These days, it’s not uncommon to attend a Fitness Conference or be at a gym and hear Fitness professionals saying something to the effect off… . – You glutes are not firing or, Your glutes are off! – Your Transverse Abdominis (TvA) is turned off – Your (fill in the blank)__________ muscle is not activating …
The TRUTH About the Sleeper Stretch – Posterior Shoulder Capsule
I still have a few more posts coming at you covering my approach to tire training. However, I promised on my most recent FitCast Interview that I would post this video about the Sleeper Stretch. So, I’m going to hit you with some more knowledge on smarter shoulder training. The Sleeper Stretch has be getting allot …
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Rethinking the W’s – YTWL Shoulder and Upper Back Exercise
Here it is! The final installment in my TRUTH about the YTWL Shoulder and Upper Back exercise circuit video series. The feedback from this video series has been amazing and I’ve gotten some great questions! My next post will come at you Q and A style where I will address many of …
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The TRUTH About T’s – YTWL Shoulder, Upper Back Exercise Circuit
The title of this post tells it all! Watch the video below and discover – The real, right way to position your hands for maximal muscle recruitment (it’s not how you learned it!) – The TRUTH about the rhombiods – The correct way to position your scapulas while doing T’s. Hint …
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The TRUTH About Y’s – YTWL Shoulder / Upper Back Exercise
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! …
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The TRUTH About the Y,T,W,L Shoulder Circuit – Why you’re using the wrong muscles!
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 …
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The Truth About The Y,T,W,L Shoulder Circuit
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 …
Big Gains with Active Recovery
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… _
Figure Athletes at Performance U
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 …
Flexibility vs. Mobility
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 …
Shoulder Friendly Push Up
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. …
How Strong Are Your Abs, Really?
by Nick Tumminello | Mon, Jan 26, 2009 Is your magnificent six-pack all show, no go? Find out with these two simple tests, and prepare to be humbled. Continue Reading… _
How Not to Warm Up
by Nick Tumminello | Tue, Apr 15, 2008 According to Nick Tumminello, a lot of the stretches we do in the gym–a lot of the mainstays–are actually liable to hurt us more than help us. He calls these physiological bad boys “Warmup Don’ts.” Continue Reading… _