By lmonroe@wwsport.com on 9/25/2009 1:31 PM
Body Parts/Muscle Groups Worked Active- Lats, Rhomboids, Biceps, Forearms Stabilizers- Muscles that make up Rotator Cuff Difficulty Level Difficult Who it's good for and why The chin-up is probably the most difficult bodyweight exercise to perform primarily because the non-mirror muscles (muscles you can’t see when you look at yourself in a mirror) tend to be underemphasized in most training programs designed for simply improving looks. To add to that, no one ever asks how many chin-ups you can perform; it’s all about how much you can bench. However, developing the muscles of the upper back are absolutely essential for sports that require a lot of pulling (wrestling, swimming, rowing), but are also important to develop to bring balance to the shoulder capsule of athletes involved in sports that require a lot of pushing (football, baseball/softball). Read More » |
By lmonroe@wwsport.com on 8/14/2009 2:06 PM
Body Parts/Muscle Groups Worked Active- Quads, Glutes, Hamstrings Stabilizers- Calves, Core, Lats Difficulty Level Difficult Who it's good for and why The deadlift is a great exercise for everyone because strong legs and a strong back are needed not only to succeed in most every sport, but also to function in everyday activities. It is a great, nearly full-body exercise that, when performed properly will build an injury resistant back. Read More » |
By lmonroe@wwsport.com on 6/12/2009 10:04 AM
Because I will be getting married in a couple of hours I decided today to write about something necessary not only for a successful marriage, but also for success in the weight room- commitment. Read More » |
By lmonroe@wwsport.com on 6/9/2009 9:28 AM
Dickie White here. I hope everyone enjoyed hearing about Laura’s Boston Marathon trip. Now that I’m back, let’s jump right into one of my favorite topics- Group Training. One thing I have found over my years is that training in a group always produces better results than training individually. There are two big reasons as to why groups are more effective than training by yourself. Read More » |
By lmonroe@wwsport.com on 6/1/2009 12:08 PM
So here I am, just over a month after having run the Boston Marathon… Read More » |
By lmonroe@wwsport.com on 5/29/2009 9:30 AM
I had actually finished the Boston Marathon. I was proud, excited, and just ready to relax with friends. Read More » |
By lmonroe@wwsport.com on 5/28/2009 1:01 PM
Passing the 23 mile marker and heading into the last 3.2 miles of the race it felt like I had just started! Read More » |
By lmonroe@wwsport.com on 5/27/2009 10:46 AM
The most difficult part of the Boston Marathon course was just ahead of me. There is a slogan in Boston that, “The race doesn’t start until Mile 20.” I certainly wasn’t racing anyone, but I was well aware of how challenging the next several miles would be with hill after hill. I hoped my training (see the section on my “ugly” run in “My Training”) had prepared me for what I would need to do. Read More » |
By lmonroe@wwsport.com on 5/26/2009 1:21 PM
I was one third of the way through the Boston Marathon and feeling great; what would the next 9 miles hold in store for me? Read More » |
By lmonroe@wwsport.com on 5/22/2009 12:36 PM
The race had begun! The first few miles of the Boston Marathon were just a taste of what was to come. Read More » |