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Are you familiar with depth jumps? They’re a plyometric movement that can improve your fitness level, and who isn’t looking for an edge in getting stronger, faster, and more powerful? Depth jumps have other benefits too. Discover how to do them and what gains you can anticipate if you do them.
There is a link between muscle size and strength, but muscles actually become stronger in two ways. For one, they grow in size and the number of contractile units that generate force increase. Yet muscles become stronger in another way as well.
Are guys and gals with the biggest muscles the ones that can lift the most weight? Not always. Muscle size and cross-sectional area isn’t the only factor that determines how strong you are. Find out what other factors play a role in how much you can lift.
You hear people talk about the importance of stretching and how it increases flexibility – but does it really? Find out more about what happens when you stretch and whether it actually makes your muscles more elastic.
Exercise-induced muscle cramps are a relatively common problem, especially when you first begin an exercise program. What causes them? They’re probably not due to dehydration or electrolyte loss as previously thought. Read on and find out what does cause muscle cramps and a few things you can do to avoid them.
Should you stretch before doing a resistance workout? It’s not a good idea to lift heavy weights when your muscles are cold – so should you stretch beforehand and what type of stretching is best? Find out why static stretching can reduce how well your muscles perform and what type of stretching is best before and after a workout.
