One of the most common discussions in the training world is whats the better Squat – a Lowbar or Highbar Squat? Similar than the discussion between a Squat with elevated heels and flat heels, there is no best Squat. Both Techniques, the Lowbar Squat which I call Power Squat and the[…]
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Training on vibration plates is one of the most popular trends of the last decade. I´m continuously asked what I think of them. The short answer is: If training on vibrationplates would lead to great results, I would have one at the YPSI. And I don’t have one at the[…]
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„The general that sleeps the most, wins the war“ There is always one quote per year that I constantly remind myself of. This was the one in 2015. Why? Because its on point. And because I love great sleep. As everyone does. And there is no substitute for great sleep. The[…]
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One of the most important principles in program design for the fastest results is: “A chain is only as strong as its weakest link. Strengthen the weakest link and the whole chain gets stronger…” Especially in women the weakest link and therefore the limiting factor in training Chin Ups, is[…]
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None of my clients and athletes are allowed to chew gum… Even though there is a short-term increase in cognitive performance when chewing gum, the mid- and long-term disadvantages outweigh this benefit. Why? 1. Increase of Suprailiac Bodyfat – Regardless whether the chewing gum is sugar-free or not, it will[…]
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Interview from summer 2011 How a Coach turned around a nation’s speed skating team… Anyone who has ever attended a Strengthtraining Seminar anywhere in the world in the last 1,5 years has probably met Germany’s Wolfgang Unsöld. He’s completed 21 courses in that time. Such knowledge, along with his growing reputation as[…]
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One of the main factors that holds most trainee’s progress back is perfect exercise execution and technique. Which directly creates one of the main challenges of every Strength Coach and Personal Trainer – to teach your clients and athletes perfect exercise execution and technique that is sustainable. „Practice doesn’t make[…]
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Regularly I get asked why I regularly do recommend doing Back Squats with elevated heels…. Simple answer: Because this variation has its advantages…. 3 Advantages of Back Squats with elevated heels 1. Increased Recruitment of the Vastus Medialis Elevating the heels allows for the knees to pass the toes to a[…]
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A holiday gets associated with rest and recovery – not in this case. This one is grueling. It is composed of 18 training sessions in 6 days – and all you do is squat. The inspiration for the squat holiday came from one of the if not the most productive routines[…]
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The intent of the Before’n’After Files is to give more insight into the training, nutrition and supplementation of our clients Before’n’After successes.. This time it’s German U18 Rugby National team Player Frederick Lütchke’s 30-week preparation for the U18 Rugby European Championships Nutrition and Supplementation 7:00 Wake up ¼ Tsp. Himalayan[…]
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