Tag: calisthenics

Explosiveness, Strength, weight lifting

The Real Difference Between Calisthenics and Weight Lifting

Many people believe that the real difference between bodyweight exercise and weight lifting is only in the difference between using bodyweight and external weight for resistance. This is not true. Both ways of training will make you “stronger” but what does that mean in the context of sports like football, boxing, MMA, track and field or even powerlifting? Well, as many of you have already … Continue reading The Real Difference Between Calisthenics and Weight Lifting

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They say that some exercise is better than nothing at all. Actually, thats not true.
safety, sports injury prevention

Not All Exercises is Good Exercise, Some Are Useless …

You know the saying goes something like “some exercise is better than doing nothing.” That might be true, but just barely true. Many of the exercises that I will discuss are useful for the purposes of rehab or bodybuilding. However, as part of an everyday regimen that is focused on functional strength or sports performance, the exercises I am about to single out fall short. … Continue reading Not All Exercises is Good Exercise, Some Are Useless …

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Crossfit is great for the general fitness community.
Strength, weight lifting

The Real Problem With CrossFit

CrossFit is a workout style that has been gaining popularity for several years and is still picking up steam. Many people love the type of training that takes place at a CrossFit gym. However, CrossFit is not without it’s critics. Many people have criticized CrossFit because they don’t feel that it is safe or they believe that there are better ways to train. Moreover, CrossFit has … Continue reading The Real Problem With CrossFit

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Strength, Youth Football

Diamond Push Up Progressions

Have you ever noticed that when you go to the gym, not too may people are ever doing pushups. It’s almost as though the bench press has replaced the pushup. Well, contrary to popular opinion, the push up is such a valuable lift that it should never be removed from your workout toolbox. You never can outgrow the pushup. Here is the reason why. The pushup … Continue reading Diamond Push Up Progressions

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