Unconventional Workout – Biceps
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 2 of 4)
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 reasoning behing why adding weight is …
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FREE- In The Trenches Fitness Podcast Interview
My good friend and fellow strength coach, Mike Robertson, has recently started doing podcast interviews with some of the worlds top experts in Nutrition, Strength and Sports Performance Enhancement. – He calls these interviews the “In the Trenches Fitness Podcast” – I recently had the pleasure of joining Mike’s elite group of interviewees. – The entire …
The Truth About Olympic Lifts
By Nick Tumminello / Posted on T-nation August 13th. They can be a great tool for athletes and gym rats, as long as you know how to use them… and when to avoid them. – Continue Reading… – –
LYTP – A New and Improved YTWL!!!
To conclude my whole TRUTH about the YTWL Shoulder series. I wanted to do a recap summary of everything that was covered in my recent posts. – If you have already read/watched each post. Its still a good idea to read this because I’ve thrown a few key points that have yet to be covered. If …
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. …
Knee Friendly Cardio/ Conditioning Workout
One of my favorite subjects to talk about these days is what I call Joint Friendly Training. Put simply, joint friendly training concepts are exercises that create minimal joint stress but maximize results! In other words, these are training concepts that folks with common limitations, pain or injury can use to successfully gain …
The Hamstring Hat-Trick Circuit
I call the circuit “The Hamstring Hatrick” If you want more muscle, better performance and less injury?.. look no further because this circuit delivers big!
Advice You Don’t Want to Hear
by the editors of T-nation | Mon, Apr 13, 2009 Chances are, you’re either a fat bastard or a skinny slacker. Regardless, here’s some advice that might get your mind (and body) right. Continue Reading… _
Mythbusters 2
by Nate Green | Wed, Mar 11, 2009 Are squats and deadlifts all you need to work your core? Is it “bad” to do static stretches before weight training? Answers to these questions and more. Continue Reading… _
Mythbusters 3
by Nate Green | Wed, Apr 08, 2009 Are hard gainers stuck with skinny calves and forearms? Is lower always better on squats? Answers to these questions and more in the latest installment of our series. Continue Reading… _
Mythbusters 5
by Nate Green | Thu, May 21, 2009 New views on the myth of steroids, the myth of overtraining, and the myth that Swiss balls are for pussies. Continue Reading… _
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… _
Joint Friendly Strength Training
by Nick Tumminello | Tue, Jan 20, 2009 Coach Nick has new ways to build strength and size for the lifter with wounded knees, shell-shocked shoulders, or a balky back. Continue Reading… _