Gaining weight might seem like an easy task for some, but that’s not the case for many high school athletes. Sports nutrition and advisory panelist, Sue James shares some tried and true strategies on how to gain weight the right way. 💪 Learn more: https://t.co/nQnojvPTEB
Also, it’s everything. It’s eating right. Getting proper rest. Never skipping a workout. Making adjustments at plateaus.
It needs to be purposeful. There’s a goal. There are habits that align with that goal.
That’s how this young man does it. Buy-in. It’s not rocket surgery.
High school athletes dig a bench press. It keeps them coming back to the gym. Recently had a Mars athlete go from a workout bench press weight of 165lbs to 205lbs in 5 weeks with a max bench now at 235lbs. He weighs 160lbs. You should see what the squats are doing to his Quads.
While the deadlift is one of the best bang-for-your-buck exercises, many shy away from is due to the fear of hurting your lower back.
Here's how to protect your low back during the deadlift.
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MARS 2019 Class 5A Trib HSSN Sports Cup champion is repeat winner
This past school year, it was a more balanced attack for the Fightin' Planets as they have been crowned 5A champions once again.
Congratulations to our Athletes, Coaches & Community for all your support
Really proud of this young man (@michaeldoyle22) and the work he put in during this past post-season, summer, and pre-season.
Hard-work and dedication just pay off. The weight room pays off. It’s just how it works.
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Spotting a 300lb+ bench press with an underhand grip.
Spotting DB presses at the elbows.
Doing half the work for the lifter.
Spotting a squat at the BAR.
Spotting a deadlift, period.
These are all spotter mistakes that make me ask one iconic question:
Do you even lift?