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A Machine Lifting Question
Q: My friends tell me to do machine exercises like leg extensions, is this a good idea??? Jim G-Texa Hey Jim there's nothing wrong with using machines for exercises now and then, Hell I do myself. BUT there are better ways to reach your goals that should not be ignored. Leg Extensions will put some meat on them bones, BUT it pales in comparison to Squatting with or withoutweights. It works more of the legs AND... (posted by Dr. Jim 3 years 67 days ago.)
Q: My friends tell me to do machine exercises like leg extensions, is this a good idea??? Jim G-Texa Hey Jim there's nothing wrong with using machines for exercises now and then, Hell I do myself. BUT there are better ways to reach your goals that should not be ignored. Leg Extensions will put some meat on them bones, BUT it pales in comparison to Squatting with or withoutweights. It works more of the legs AND... (posted by Dr. Jim 3 years 67 days ago.)
Sprint Your Way to Nice Legs & Sexy Butt!!!! Part 2
Some tips for sprinting Relax your shoulders while sprinting. Most tend to shrug their shoulders up while sprinting. If the shoulders start to rise, your hips will lock up a bit. This will but the brakes on sprint. Also you will begin to notice overtime your feet will be barley contacting the ground for more than a split second. That's what you want!!! Other benefits of Sprinting Sprinting... (posted by Dr. Jim 3 years 203 days ago.)
Some tips for sprinting Relax your shoulders while sprinting. Most tend to shrug their shoulders up while sprinting. If the shoulders start to rise, your hips will lock up a bit. This will but the brakes on sprint. Also you will begin to notice overtime your feet will be barley contacting the ground for more than a split second. That's what you want!!! Other benefits of Sprinting Sprinting... (posted by Dr. Jim 3 years 203 days ago.)
Sprint Your Way to Nice Legs & Sexy Butt!!!! Part 1
When most people think of leg and butt exercises they think along the lines of lunges, squats and dead lifts. Doing sprints will give you great results while building your lung power. Now if you enjoy these drills then keep doing them, but try adding sprints to your routine and see what happens to your backside. Let me explain how sprinting can create an amazing looking butt in no time. What is the... (posted by Dr. Jim 3 years 216 days ago.)
When most people think of leg and butt exercises they think along the lines of lunges, squats and dead lifts. Doing sprints will give you great results while building your lung power. Now if you enjoy these drills then keep doing them, but try adding sprints to your routine and see what happens to your backside. Let me explain how sprinting can create an amazing looking butt in no time. What is the... (posted by Dr. Jim 3 years 216 days ago.)
Bruce Lee Training Secrets Part 2
Here's Part 2 Bruce Lee's Training Secrets.. One of the most important part to Lee's overall physique was his regular cardio workouts. He was a great advocate of running as the best form of cardio. But it wasn't steady state running he did, he practiced intervals while running his 4 miles a day. That's to say he would sprint every couple of minutes or so and even jumped over things along the way. This is just one... (posted by Dr. Jim 3 years 223 days ago.)
Here's Part 2 Bruce Lee's Training Secrets.. One of the most important part to Lee's overall physique was his regular cardio workouts. He was a great advocate of running as the best form of cardio. But it wasn't steady state running he did, he practiced intervals while running his 4 miles a day. That's to say he would sprint every couple of minutes or so and even jumped over things along the way. This is just one... (posted by Dr. Jim 3 years 223 days ago.)
How Focusing can Double Your Strength instantly
Your body has a built in ability to create ultimate, powerful, laser point sharp focus. Most people can only call up a small part if this ability at will, even fewer can call it up and apply it to a physical task at will. You heard of stories about little mothers lifting cars off their children. People claim that it's the adrenaline system and its effect that make such miracles happen, and that is... (posted by Dr. Jim 3 years 257 days ago.)
Your body has a built in ability to create ultimate, powerful, laser point sharp focus. Most people can only call up a small part if this ability at will, even fewer can call it up and apply it to a physical task at will. You heard of stories about little mothers lifting cars off their children. People claim that it's the adrenaline system and its effect that make such miracles happen, and that is... (posted by Dr. Jim 3 years 257 days ago.)
Take this test to see if your Core is Strong Enough
A great test to see if you have a strong core is the trunk-stability push up (superman pushup). Most people think it is just a matter of doing sit ups or what not, but the core also includes the lower back as well. This drill requires the whole mid section to work together, thus being a better choice when you want to work out you abs. Lie face down on the floor and instead of putting your hands under... (posted by Dr. Jim 3 years 263 days ago.)
A great test to see if you have a strong core is the trunk-stability push up (superman pushup). Most people think it is just a matter of doing sit ups or what not, but the core also includes the lower back as well. This drill requires the whole mid section to work together, thus being a better choice when you want to work out you abs. Lie face down on the floor and instead of putting your hands under... (posted by Dr. Jim 3 years 263 days ago.)
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