Lab is a great time to come in and work on technique. Getting the movements down and trying new exercises with a lighter weight is a good start before adding heavy loads. @KyleBeyerPhD#BUExSci294
Too many athletes skip a proper warm up before lifting because they:
- Don’t think it’s important
- Don’t want to ��look weak” lifting lighter weights
Little do they know a proper warm up boosts performance. So take a few minutes, don’t worry what others think & warm up well.
Suspension straps can result in adaptations but if maximal strength is your goal, then suspended exercises might not be the stimulus you want. @KyleBeyerPhD#BUExSci294
Incorporated supersets into my arm workout today. This is great to include in hypertrophy and endurance training to keep the blood flowing. @KyleBeyerPhD#BUExSci294
A pullover is a great exercise that is going to mainly work the pec's but it also works the lat's, posterior delts, and triceps as well. Incorporating multiple muscle groups into one for a great stretch on the muscles. @KyleBeyerPhD#BUExSci294
Having a good diet can benefit gains in the gym too. It's not just about working hard... these work together and can improve performance. @KyleBeyerPhD#BUExSci294
Going to start to change up my reps and sets in my core exercises to 5x5 for the next couple of weeks. Focusing more on strength gains! @KyleBeyerPhD#BUExSci294
Respect the Barbell
Most injuries in the gym don’t occur on max out day but rather the “light” days you slack off, take it easy & don’t give sufficient concentration on performing great looking lifts.
Every rep matters...
Trained back and shoulder hypertrophy this afternoon with a lot of dumbbell variations. This is great for increasing muscle mass and strength! @KyleBeyerPhD#BUExSci294
Excited to train legs this afternoon. I am looking to incorporate exercises that I don't normally do so I can shock my muscles and get a new stimulus in other areas that I normally don't work. @KyleBeyerPhD#BUExSci294
Including cardio after your workouts can make you feel hungrier later, which can therefore help you get more calories in if you're looking to gain lean muscle mass. @KyleBeyerPhD#BUExSci294
A great variation for the barbell bench press is a neutral grip barbell bench press set up. This is going to activate the triceps more and reduces shoulder discomfort. Great exercise variation for those with banged-up shoulders! @KyleBeyerPhD#BUExSci294