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“Fructose makes you Fat!”… Credible Concern or Widespread Alarmism?

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Taurine

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Occlusion Training: Lift Light to Mass Up

In matters physiological, the process of occlusion has largely negative connotations. Occlusion, meaning to shut off or obstruct, of a ...

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Interview Q&A Series with Ben: Tips for Maximal Recovery

Question: “We all know that it’s essential for anyone who trains hard to recover sufficiently to continuously improve their performance and physique.  What ...

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Quad Isolation Exercises

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(1) Leg Extensions 

leg-extensions

(optional: place a Pilates block or bottle for example in between the thighs and attempt to squeeze it throughout)

  • (to shorten the quads from both ends) sit proud with chest up / a slightly arched lower back (no leaning backwards against the pad); hold this position throughout and keep arms in place so butt doesn’t elevate
  • keep hips, knees and ankles in a straight line and the patella (knee-cap) pointing towards the ceiling throughout
  • perform the exercise under complete control (zero explosive movements) and come to complete lock-out at the top aiming for a peak contraction.