The Petersen Split Squat is one of two Split Squat variations that I use were the rear leg is the primary mover. In the case of the Petersen Split Squat the primary task of the exercise is to activate the Vastus medialis The Petersen Split Squat is named after Canadian[…]
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Functional Hypertrophy is a term that I often use. The main reason for that is the importance of Functional Hypertrophy for success in strengthtraining. And its importance makes Functional Hypertrophy a cornerstone of my work as a strength coach. What is Functional Hypertrophy? The term consists of two words whose[…]
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Crossift has been one of the greatest trends in the Fitness world in the last two decades. Crossfit is based on the idea of becoming good at everything – of becoming the fittest. Crossfit involves aerobic endurance work, lactic acid conditioning work, strength work with barbells, gymnastics elements such as[…]
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Tabata intervals are popular. And just because something is popular doesn’t mean its smart and leads to actual results. Especially in the world of training. Over 99% of people in the training world that do ab work and crunches have no abs, the same counts for amount of people that[…]
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A 400m sprint is often called one of the best ways to loose fat. 400m sprinters are athletes with a very low body fat percentage which confirms this statement from a purely observational point of view. The high lactic acid production of a 400m sprint is often mentioned here as[…]
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Since 2018 is over, its time for a recap. Its been a very busy year again, seeing 40 to 60 clients every week, releasing 4 books and teaching on the road in Berlin, Munich, Hasselt, Brugge, London, Sao Paulo, Melbourne and Sydney. As in every year there were many new[…]
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With the release of „The YPSI Deadlift Manual“ here an overview over frequently asked questions about this ebook. You can order „The YPSI Deadlift Manual“ directly here If you have any questions that are not cover here, sent us a message here or comment below Can I do the programs[…]
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Rudolf Pflugfelder is a former Russian weightlifter who has won an Olympic Gold Medal in the 1964 Tokyo Olympics and a former Russian weightlifting coach who produced many Olympic Champions, World Champions and trained athletes that broke over 200 world records. When he started out weightlifting he was working in[…]
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The Acid Alkaline Balance has been a hot topic for years. Normalizing acid in the body is absolutely critical for you to be healthy, vital and to make fast progress in the gym. Whats often overlooked is that the body is very efficient at normalizing acid alkaline balance by itself.[…]
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At the airport in Sydney right now on the way back from a 10 day seminar tour through Australia with three seminars in Sydney and Melbourne. The Fitness scene and personal training industry in Australia have evolved to one of the most progressive in world in the last decade. After[…]
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