Monthly Archives: August 2011

5 High-Calorie Breakfasts for More Muscle

5 High-Calorie Breakfasts for More Muscle by Mike Roussell, PhD – 8/23/2011 If you’ve been less than successful in your pursuit to get bigger and stronger, the answer could be you simply need more calories. Not crappy calories either; clean, … Continue reading

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Training Speed to Get Strong

Training Speed to Get Strong by Eric Cressey – 8/22/2011Imagine two lifters standing near one another – each with a barbell loaded to 405 pounds on the floor in front of them.Assume these two are identical in every way – … Continue reading

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Judo : Teddy Riner remporte un cinquième titre mondial

Add caption Teddy Riner a réalisé samedi un exploit en devenant le premier judoka de l’histoire cinq fois champion du monde.AFP/MIGUEL MEDINA Le Français Teddy Riner (lire notre portrait) est entré samedi dans l’histoire du judo en décrochant un cinquième … Continue reading

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Le judo expliqué à ma mère (2/2)

Créé en 1882 par Jigoro Kano, jeune étudiant japonais, le judo est aujourd’hui une référence mondiale du combat à mains nues et le troisième art martial le plus pratiqué au monde, derrière le karaté et le taekwondo. Mais le judo … Continue reading

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Le judo expliqué à ma mère (1/2)

Combat de judo lors des Jeux asiatiques 2010 en Chine.REUTERS/© Jason Lee / Reuters Créé en 1882 par Jigoro Kano, jeune étudiant japonais, le judo est aujourd’hui une référence mondiale du combat à main nue, et le troisième art martial … Continue reading

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Long Live the Overhead Press

Long Live the Overhead Press by Mike Robertson – 8/18/2011 Overhead pressing should be a staple in almost everyone’s workouts. Unfortunately, some people can’t overhead press pain-free, period.I know I’m going to catch some flack. “But Mike, back in the … Continue reading

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Complex Neuromuscular Training for Size and Strength

Squat and Sprint Complex Neuromuscular Training for Size and Strength by Dean Somerset – 8/16/2011 What’s the best way to pack on pounds of lean mass? Heavy loads with long rest periods? High volume with short rest periods? A combination … Continue reading

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Fiber Made Simple

Fiber Made Simple by John Meadows, CSCS – 8/11/2011 Let’s talk fiber. Do we really need as much as doctors claim? If so, how much? Can we get too much? Will it prevent cancer? Are grass-fed steak and whole eggs … Continue reading

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Breaking Down the Single Leg Squat

by Ben Bruno – 8/09/2011Single-leg squats can be a valuable addition to virtually any lifter’s program, whether the goal is strength or physique oriented.That is, if the lifter can perform single-leg squats. Most simply can’t.Let me clarify that statement; most … Continue reading

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Optimal Frequency and Intensity of Training

Optimal Frequency and Intensity of Training by Tim Henriques – 8/05/2011How many times a week should you bench or squat or deadlift or even train abs? Great question, and like most things in the strength and conditioning world, a hotly … Continue reading

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