Haleakala training

How much load (or weight) used in resistance training is an important part of exercise programming. This week's covers the findings of a study that analyzed the effectiveness of different weight loads on muscle strength and size. The results are mostly what you’d expect, however, what the data revealed about hypertrophy are interesting. 🧐

🎯 FULL RESEARCH ARTICLE: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8582674/ 🎯

Effects of Resistance Training Performed with Different Loads in Untrained and Trained Male Adult Individuals on Maximal Strength and Muscle Hypertrophy: A Systematic Review The load in resistance training is considered to be a critical variable for neuromuscular adaptations. Therefore, it is important to assess the effects of applying different loads on the development of maximal strength and muscular hypertrophy. The aim ...

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Always good to work out. Check out this New York times article https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/12/well/move/strength-training-beginners-guide.html

2 tips today for better biceps workout:
- Eccentric load is phenomenal: find a spotter, a barbell and a curl bench. Ask the spotter to lift the bar, and slowly lower the bar under control at low speed (5sec per motion)
- Better contraction when the wrists are rotated outside, try this with a pair of dumbbells!

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