#neuromuscularefficiency

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If you've followed my page for the last several months (and thank you for your support if this is you!!!), then you already know I'm a big believer in #fullbodytraining due to the constant stimulation each major muscle groups receives. What this also means is that I also believe in training each major lift at least twice a week, with one of those days pertaining to using a lighter weight and different #repscheme. This will help build #muscle, as well as increasing your #neuromuscularefficiency through reinforcement of correct #motorpatterns. Remember, in anything you do in life, #practicemakesperfect. Train the major muscle groups frequently for #strength, but also train them for #balance. Here's a #lightbenchpress of 85x5x5. #unitedinstrength #igfitness #igpowerlifting #powerbodybuilding #beyond531 #nasm #nasmcertified #nasmcpt #iamacpt #legionathletics #legionpulse #strong #strongandshapelygym #njpowerlifting #certifiedpersonaltrainer #onlinepersonaltraining #oneononepersonaltraining #letstraintogether #jimwendler #northjersey #newjersey #nevergiveup #nevergivein #ificandoitsocanyou #eastrutherford #nj @nasm_fitness @legionath https://www.instagram.com/p/BxQzdzKj13v/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=18gq5aa1i8q7x

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Hello and I hope you all enjoyed your 4th of July! Here's a quick #trainertip brought to you by yours truly. I began incorporating the #pausesquat into my #squat warmups two weeks ago and I recommend you do the same. Pause Squats just what they sound like: descend to the bottom and hold for at least two seconds. Do them because holding the bottom position increases #timeundertension, stimulating the quads, therefore acting as a catalyst for further growth. Do them because the increased TUT improves the #concentric portion of the squat - the explosiveness. Do them because your chest will be forced to lead in the ascension from the bottom as you explode up, followed by your #hips. This obviously is a blatant reinforcement of #movementpatterns. Here's 185 paused at the bottom. It's 75% of yesterday's desired weight of 265. For more tips, as well as basic, yet effective #strengthtraining, I'm available for #oneononepersonaltraining at the iconic @strongandshapely. I'm also available for #onlinepersonaltraining and #nutritioncoaching via Zoom and Skype. I'm also available for #athomepersonaltraining. Contact me today and let's get you in the best shape of your life now! #mikealexandercpt #strongandshapelygym #apollongym #basicbarbellmovements #squatvariations #neuromuscularefficiency #northernnj #northjersey #northjerseypersonaltrainer #eastrutherfordpersonaltrainer #eastrutherford #bergencounty #bergencountymoms #bergencountypersonaltrainer #passaiccountynj #njlocal #njlocalbusiness (at Apollon Gym) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQ8n3BZj75Z/?utm_medium=tumblr

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One of my best #benchpress nights in a while. Most of my training from last night is was filmed minus things like #bandedpullaparts, #chinups and #planks. But the important stuff is all here. One thing to remember when setting up to bench, is to make sure your whole body is AIR FREAKING TIGHT before you even unrack the bar. Keep it tight throughout the movement. Squeeze those #glutes, squeeze your #legs, keep your #scapula retracted at ALL TIMES. You'll be amazed at how much you can bench. Remember that #strength is a skill. Fire up the #motorpatterns correctly at the rest comes easily. My training (worksets only): #bandedbackextensions 65x2x10 Pull Aparts 3x20 Chinups b/wx4 bench press 135x4x6, 145x3, 150x1, 80 (60% of 135) x20 #legpress 180x3x20 plank 20 seconds @strongandshapely_gym #unitedinstrength #powerbodybuilding #powerlifting #bodybuilding #onlinestrengthcoach #intermediatestrengthcoach #fullbodystrength #beginnersstrengthcoach #fullbodytraining #legionathletics #legionpulse #teamlegion #nasmcpt #nasm #nasmcertified #strongandshapelygym #posteriorchain #neuromuscularefficiency (at Strong and Shapely Gym) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9Uh1j9DzLD/?igshid=18n8fu8a7dug6

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If you have been following me for the last several months (thank you if you have!!!) then you know I'm a big believer in the benefits of #fullbodytraining because of the constant stimulation each major muscle group get. I also believe in training the big lifts at least twice a week, o e of those days being a light day with a #repscheme different from what you'd do on your heavy day. Do it for #neuromuscularefficiency to reinforce proper #motorpatterns. Do this for extra added #muscle. In essence, do this for #balance. https://www.instagram.com/p/BxRtiIMDeKx/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=199lsdt14w609