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    Using an underhand grip is potentially hazardous on heavy deadlifts as a supinated grip shortens the biceps muscle and increases the load on it, possibly leading to a rupture of the muscle or connecting tendons. The risk is most notable in individuals without full flexibility in the elbow joint. — http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deadlift



Archive for June, 2008

28
Jun

tabata sprints

Enter the Tabata
- skip down to HOW TO if you already Tabata
In 1996, a team of physiology researchers found a pattern of work-and-rest stimulus that causes the body to respond with adaptations which include aerobic capacity, muscular strength and stamina, and neuromuscular efficiency for the associated movements. One of the researchers’ names is Izumi [...]

24
Jun

running: speed is wisdom

I do not believe there is any more functional (applicable to real life) strength a person can develop than running.

Happily, running is the most popular exercise regimen in the world and the most heavily participated recreational athletic event. Sadly, the way it is practiced, encouraged, and dogmatically taught is almost exactly wrong.
My corrective guidance [...]

16
Jun

Introduction to Intermittent Fasting

This is an important topic for general health, nutrition and fitness, and I’m providing a shoehorn to slip you into the know for those of you who aren’t already. You’ll continue to hear about this for the rest of your life, so now’s a good time to clue in.
For months I’ve jumped mid-stream into discussions [...]

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