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AMD Muscle Building Week Continues

Tuesday, May 26th, 2009

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This just in from Pedro A. Morales

“Hey, Smitty, AMD Blew me away, I can’t believe how Massive it is! This is exactly what I needed to Study to take my game to the next Level, Thank you, Thank you bro! Totally blew away all expectations I had, awesome Program!!!”

From Jeff Moyer

“Jim,

I haven’t finished reading through all of the manuals but I must say that so far I love it!  I really enjoy reading the science behind everything.  I too am tired of programs that don’t explain anything and just give you exercises and there sets and reps.  I love the fact that you have separate manuals for restoration and nutrition because I see too many strength programs and people who know nothing about these key things to helping there athletes.  I tell my athletes all the time that you can lift all the weights you want but if you don’t take care of your body with proper nutrition and rest, you won’t tap your potential.

You did your homework!!!  Great job! ”

I just uploaded a new promo video for AMD, go to the page and scroll down!

The Net’s only COMPLETE muscle building program – Check out AMD

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Tags: building, muscle, muscle building
Posted in accelerated muscular development, how to build muscle, strength training workouts | 3 Comments »

Your Exclusive Sneak Peak at AMD

Wednesday, May 6th, 2009

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You have to check out this new video for AMD, it shows:

  • an exclusive sneak peak at the new site
  • a real testimonial from a busy dad (who had an amazing transformation)
  • a cool video segment at the end – MUST WATCH
  • Look for this new muscle building program SOON, I mean REAL SOON!

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Tags: building, gain muscle, how to lose fat improve fat loss, muscle, muscle building
Posted in accelerated muscular development | 2 Comments »

Iron Cross Banded Good Mornings

Wednesday, April 15th, 2009

Hey check this out.  I was lucky enough to attend the Secrets of Strength Seminar down in NJ a few months ago.  While I was there, I was talking with my boy Joe Defranco and was telling him about a modification for the banded goodmornings his athletes were doing.

I told Joe the goal of banded good mornings was not only to activate the posterior chain (glutes,  hamstrings, erectors (isometrically)) while grooving a neutral position hip flexion/extension movement.  I told Joe if we hope to engage the posterior we need to engage the upper back, including the lats, rhomboids and traps.  Joe is a smart dude and he exactly what I was talking about as soon as I said it.

Band pull aparts are a great way to target this upper back musculature.  So why not combine the two movements.

Here is Joe’s video giving me props and again providing his athlete’s with some innovative training means.

Thanks Joe!

For more innovative core training check out Combat Core, the best core training product on the Net.

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Tags: building, chain, core, muscle, posterior, strength training muscle building workouts
Posted in accelerated muscular development, how to build muscle, strength training muscle building workouts, strength training to improve athletic performance, strength training workouts | 28 Comments »

Foam Training – Innovative Training Solutions – Article and Video

Monday, April 6th, 2009

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You’ve probably heard of using foam in the weightroom.  Previously, you might have only thought of using it for resting your knee on, while your stretching your hip flexors.

Well, a recent talk with Mike Hanley of HanleyStrength.com changed that.

He told me that he had his clients marching on thick foam to help with their knee and hip problems.  He said Louie Simmons had told him about it.   How he has been using it for activation and rehab purposes.

It is also well recognized in the powerlifting community that foam can also be used on the box squat, and we will talk about this too, later in this article.

Now, this of course got me thinking about other uses of foam.  I ordered a few blocks and started incorporating it into my program and the program of my clients.

Let’s look at a few different ways that you can incorporate foam into the weightroom.

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Quick Studies:

As you learned in the Chaos Manual:

Unstable foam surface = good rehab

Unstable foam surface = not good for power development

Studies from the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) confirm my publication:

“Instability resistance exercises induce high muscle activation of postural limb and trunk muscles. The increased activation has been attributed to the increased stabilization functions.  Instability resistance training with its high muscle activation and lower external stress on joints could also be beneficial for general musculoskeletal health and certain types of rehabilitation.”

“Unstable conditions can lead to decreased force and power output, decreased range of motion and velocity. Furthermore ground based weight training exercises such as squats and dead lifts can provide equal or greater trunk activation than using instability devices. Another study has also reported that highly trained individuals do not experience greater trunk activation when performing exercises under light or moderately unstable conditions.”

“Since many of the benefits of instability devices can be achieved with high resistance involving ground based free weights, advanced resistance trained individuals may not need to emphasize this type of training in their strength and power training programs.”

“The benefits of instability resistance training may be more pronounced for those individuals pursuing primarily general health and rehabilitation benefits and not participating in training with free weights involving high loads.”

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Tags: activation, ankle, athletes, box, building, foam, hip, injury rehab recover from injury, knee, mobility, muscle, power, squats, strength, training
Posted in accelerated muscular development, how to build muscle, injury rehab recover from injury, strength training to improve athletic performance, strength training workouts | 12 Comments »

I’ve Got No Where Else to Go!

Friday, March 20th, 2009
Excuse me sir, you need a tic tac

Excuse me sir, you need a tic tac

I’ve got a few clients I’ve been training who are frustrated.

They’re frustrated because they are not reaching their goals… QUICKLY.

The simple fact is, it takes time.

Whether your goal is to gain muscle or lose fat, it doesn’t happen over night.  It takes day in and day out consistency.

For nutrition, remember the 80/20 rule?  It means that if you stick to your sound nutritional plan 80% of the time, you will be successful.  The other 20% would include your reward “day” after being consistent all week.

For strength training, everyone talks about the 23/1 rule.  That basically says, during the 1 hour in the gym, we have to activate what has been shut down, mobilize what has become immobile and warm-up/train/rehab – to counterbalance the negative effects of the other 23 hours.

Yes, I flossed this morning

Yes, I flossed this morning sucka

If you have clients that aren’t reaching their goals, you have to reel them back in.  Do not allow them to slip on their nutrition by having them keep their food journal more diligently.  Ensure their intensity in the gym is appropriate with their program.  Provide them with the tools to build their support structure; family, friends, facebook support groups, etc.

This is not a game of 12 weeks and I’m done.  You have to explain to your clients that this is a lifestyle change for there to be any chance of longevity.

Also, knowledge is power and the more you “teach” while you train, the better equipped your clients will be to make informed decisions moving forward.

Sometimes, you will have the “you’ve got no where else to go” moment and you have to be honest, dig in and recommit yourself back to consistency.  Then you will be able to power through it and reach your goals.

Did you know that AMD is coming out soon?  It is my new muscle building program that provides the “how-to” and the “why” on how muscle is build and the strategies to be successful – long term.

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Tags: building, fat, loss, muscle, success
Posted in accelerated muscular development, how to build muscle, strength training muscle building workouts, strength training workouts, your daily inspiration | 145 Comments »

I've Got No Where Else to Go!

Friday, March 20th, 2009

Excuse me sir, you need a tic tac

Excuse me sir, you need a tic tac


I’ve got a few clients I’ve been training who are frustrated.
They’re frustrated because they are not reaching their goals… QUICKLY.
The simple fact is, it takes time.
Whether your goal is to gain muscle or lose fat, it doesn’t happen over night.  It takes day in and day out consistency.
For nutrition, remember the 80/20 rule?  It means that if you stick to your sound nutritional plan 80% of the time, you will be successful.  The other 20% would include your reward “day” after being consistent all week.
For strength training, everyone talks about the 23/1 rule.  That basically says, during the 1 hour in the gym, we have to activate what has been shut down, mobilize what has become immobile and warm-up/train/rehab – to counterbalance the negative effects of the other 23 hours.
Yes, I flossed this morning

Yes, I flossed this morning sucka


If you have clients that aren’t reaching their goals, you have to reel them back in.  Do not allow them to slip on their nutrition by having them keep their food journal more diligently.  Ensure their intensity in the gym is appropriate with their program.  Provide them with the tools to build their support structure; family, friends, facebook support groups, etc.
This is not a game of 12 weeks and I’m done.  You have to explain to your clients that this is a lifestyle change for there to be any chance of longevity.
Also, knowledge is power and the more you “teach” while you train, the better equipped your clients will be to make informed decisions moving forward.
Sometimes, you will have the “you’ve got no where else to go” moment and you have to be honest, dig in and recommit yourself back to consistency.  Then you will be able to power through it and reach your goals.
Did you know that AMD is coming out soon?  It is my new muscle building program that provides the “how-to” and the “why” on how muscle is build and the strategies to be successful – long term.

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Tags: building, fat, loss, muscle, success
Posted in accelerated muscular development, how to build muscle, strength training muscle building workouts, strength training workouts, your daily inspiration | 3 Comments »

Don’t Ever Do This! – Part I

Tuesday, March 17th, 2009

Check out this quick video of a bench press that went terribly wrong.

It is a simple technique issue that you see everyday in the gym.  You may be able to point it out to someone or you might not BUT you can change your technique.

ALWAYS HAVE YOUR WHOLE HAND INCLUDING YOUR THUMB ON THE BAR

Check out my “How to Bench Press Correctly, Without Wrecking Your Shoulders” video I published a few months ago.

In the video you’ll here me talk about “white knuckles”.  It means to squeeze the bar as hard as you can.  As you know (if you’ve read the Chaos Manual) this creates a co-contraction effect.  As you’ve also heard me say, more tension = more strength.

Can’t bench because your shoulders are wrecked?  Check out my Shoulder Rehab Series.

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Tags: bench, big, building, cuff, injury rehab recover from injury, muscle, press, rotator, shoulder
Posted in how to build muscle, injury rehab recover from injury, strength training muscle building workouts, strength training to improve athletic performance, strength training workouts | 2,048 Comments »

Don't Ever Do This! – Part I

Tuesday, March 17th, 2009

Check out this quick video of a bench press that went terribly wrong.
It is a simple technique issue that you see everyday in the gym.  You may be able to point it out to someone or you might not BUT you can change your technique.

ALWAYS HAVE YOUR WHOLE HAND INCLUDING YOUR THUMB ON THE BAR
Check out my “How to Bench Press Correctly, Without Wrecking Your Shoulders” video I published a few months ago.
In the video you’ll here me talk about “white knuckles”.  It means to squeeze the bar as hard as you can.  As you know (if you’ve read the Chaos Manual) this creates a co-contraction effect.  As you’ve also heard me say, more tension = more strength.

Can’t bench because your shoulders are wrecked?  Check out my Shoulder Rehab Series.

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Tags: bench, big, building, cuff, injury rehab recover from injury, muscle, press, rotator, shoulder
Posted in how to build muscle, injury rehab recover from injury, strength training muscle building workouts, strength training to improve athletic performance, strength training workouts | 6 Comments »

Bad Trainers Will Injure You!

Wednesday, March 4th, 2009

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Check out my latest video rant on why it is important to know who you are buying from and what to look for.  Not all trainers and not all products are the same.

CLICK HERE – Don’t get injured with bad technique and poor advice

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Tags: accelerated, building, development, muscle, muscular, system
Posted in accelerated muscular development, how to build muscle | 5 Comments »

Heavy Tricep Training Video

Wednesday, February 25th, 2009

This video shows conventional cable tricep extensions with a twist. Adding a typical jumpstretch band (from EliteFTS.com) will turn this exercise into a killer workout. Do this after your primary work sets.

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Tags: bench, big, build, building, muscle, press, strength, strength training muscle building workouts, tricep
Posted in strength training muscle building workouts, strength training workouts | 2 Comments »

New Training Video – Strong, Healthy Knees

Monday, February 9th, 2009

Here is a video of some unique step-up squat variations.

VERSIONS
1. Standard – Straight down with back leg, focusing on driving through lead leg
2. Extended Back Leg – Creating more of a hip dominant movements, increasing hip strength mobility
3. Extended Back Leg onto FOAM – Creating more of a hip dominant movements, increasing hip strength mobility, forcing all the focus on the lead leg, negating driving off back foot

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Tags: athletes, big, body, building, fast, hamstrings, health, knee, lower, mobility, muscle, muscular, power, quads, strength
Posted in strength training muscle building workouts, strength training to improve athletic performance, strength training workouts | 7 Comments »

Running the Rack or Hitting Ladders

Thursday, January 22nd, 2009

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I first heard about this innovative muscle building strategy when Arnold Schwarzenegger talked about doing in during his reign as Mr. Olympia. It is called “Running the Rack”. It can be used for each exercise in your workout OR as a finisher to your normal workout.

This techniques refers to a high volume set where you pick a weight and perform as many reps as you can for a certain exercise. Then when you can’t do any more reps, you pick a lighter weight and continue performing reps of the same exercise. As you fatigue, you lower the weight and repeat.

The reason it is called “Running the Rack” is, if the exercise you’re doing involves dumbbells you will be moving down the rack picking lighter weights as you fatigue.

This form of density training improves work capacity, increases lactic acid which releases natural growth hormone. This in turn, builds muscle quickly.

Sample Exercise 1: Bicep Curls

Perform dumbbell bicep curls.

60 lb dbs – 3 rep, no rest, immediately go to
50 lb dbs – 4 reps, no rest, immediately go to
45 lb dbs – 5 reps, no rest, immediately go to
40 lb dbs – 6 reps, no rest, immediately go to
35 lb dbs – 7 reps, no rest, immediately go to
30 lb dbs – 8 reps, no rest
Done

You could also reverse the order and start light, with higher reps and as you increase the weight, you decrease the reps. Again, little or no rest between weight changes.

Sample Exercise 2: Lat Pull Downs

Perform lat pull downs with a cable stack.

The stack – 1 rep
The stack minus 10 lbs – 2 reps
The stack minus 20 lbs – 3 reps
The stack minus 30 lbs – 4 reps
The stack minus 40 lbs – 5 reps
The stack minus 50 lbs – 6 reps
The stack minus 60 lbs – 7 reps
The stack minus 70 lbs – 8 reps
Done

This technique can also be done with the following exercises:

KB Swings
DB Clean & Press
or whatever you favorite exercise is…

Spread the word.

Tags: acid, building, density, lactic, muscle, strength training muscle building workouts, threshold
Posted in strength training muscle building workouts, strength training workouts | 6 Comments »

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