Strength Training

No matter what your sport is what fitness goal you are training for, strength training should be a part of your program. Strength training is not just for powerlifters and bodybuilders or general gym goers wanting to gain weight. Strength training is important for improving flexibility, speed and explosive power. It is the most effective method of increasing core strength and stability and, most importantly can help hugely with injury prevention.

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Buddhima H answered the question Putting size on in calves

try box jumps,farmers walk with toes or in a stair,and also try the skipping rope :) sometimes you genetics screw you up if that s the case u just gotta try harder.

LK • 4:51 GMT, 21 May 2013 • In the Strength Training Tribe

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Raymond B answered the question Putting size on in calves

This wont be helpfull at all.... but i find it funny :)

Montréal, CA • 10:21 GMT, 20 May 2013 • In the Strength Training Tribe

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Robyn S answered the question GUYS... whats everyone upto today?

I felt competitive with the guys in the Boys vs Girls Burpees, so I threw in 100 this morning and kept the rest of my workout a little lighter to fit them in. Happy nonetheless. :o)

Springfield, US • 10:18 GMT, 20 May 2013 • In the Strength Training Tribe

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Teresa D, Al W and 4 othersTeresa D, Al W, Katerina P, Pamela J, Tycho H and Matteo R encouraged this.

Hannah M answered the question GUYS... whats everyone upto today?

I usually go to gym on Mondays after work but I took the day off to crack on with an essay I have to submit soon (doing a part time masters, can be stressfull with full time work). I have also been arranging a large...

Swansea, GB • 8:03 GMT, 20 May 2013 • In the Strength Training Tribe

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Ashley O replied to the topic Who squats?

i love squats... in fact i love leg days, 3 sets of squats today only light this week, go heavy next week :D

Wakefield, GB • 7:58 GMT, 20 May 2013 • In the Strength Training Tribe

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Paul T answered the question GUYS... whats everyone upto today?

Chest day for me

Truro, GB • 2:45 GMT, 20 May 2013 • In the Strength Training Tribe

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Buddhima H answered the question GUYS... whats everyone upto today?

completed a bunch of challenges :) and ya styding :|

LK • 12:45 GMT, 20 May 2013 • In the Strength Training Tribe

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Adrian K answered the question GUYS... whats everyone upto today?

I did some bench press and overhead press this morning. Bench press, 5 sets of 5 up to 107.5kg, OHP 4 sets up to 72.5kg x 3

London, GB • 12:22 GMT, 20 May 2013 • In the Strength Training Tribe

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Ashley O answered the question GUYS... whats everyone upto today?

today i one of my fave days to go to the gym... its a leg day, plan on smashiong my PB squat and leg press today and if i can walk after ive done ill be very dissapointed haha

Wakefield, GB • 12:11 GMT, 20 May 2013 • In the Strength Training Tribe

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Ashley O asked GUYS... whats everyone upto today?

just tell everyone what youv dne today, or what you plan to do... mondays are always the best days to have a run, a swim, a cycle, go to the gym etc, just let people know whats happening in your life of tribesport today

Wakefield, GB • 12:10 GMT, 20 May 2013 • In the Strength Training Tribe

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Russell G answered the question Putting size on in calves

Calves have always been one of my lagging body parts. Over the years I have tried prioritising them and trying various approaches. I've never really managed to bring them up in relation to my other body parts. Whe...

Bristol, GB • 8:50 GMT, 20 May 2013 • In the Strength Training Tribe

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Daniel H asked Putting size on in calves

Ok what's your favourite routine for putting size on in calf muscles. I run a bit so my calves are quite slim looking compared to my thighs (common in rugby players), I WANT THEM BIGGER!! But I don't want to lose speed and agility. Anyone els...

Hamilton, NZ • 3:03 GMT, 20 May 2013 • In the Strength Training Tribe

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Daniel H replied to the topic Front squats vs back squats.

Front squats (there are different techniques. I prefer elbows facing high, bar resting on top of chest and in soft hands) engage more of the abs and core. Perfect for if you're training for athleticism. Back squats engage more of the lower...

Hamilton, NZ • 2:16 GMT, 18 May 2013 • In the Strength Training Tribe

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Andrew C replied to the topic Front squats vs back squats.

12:41 GMT, 18 May 2013 • In the Strength Training Tribe

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Adrian K I've had two training sessions in the last 18 hours and I feel great.

Light Olympic lifting training session last night finishing at 9pm:

Overhead squats sets of 5 up to 70kg
Push press sets of 5 up to 75kg
Snatch First pulls (deadlifts) 110kg triples

Strength Session this morning at 6am :

Bench press pyramid up to 105kg for 5, then 100kg for 8 then pyramid back down
Dumbbell split squats 30kg for 3 sets of 5
Dumbbell incline bench press 30kg for 3 sets of 10

London, GB • 11:10 GMT, 16 May 2013 • In the Strength Training Tribe

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Rob K encouraged this.

all at a lean 84kg bodyweight!

Adrian K • 11:12 GMT, 16 May 2013 • Encourage

Sounds like you had a terrific workout today Adrian http://tribesports.com/topics/so-today-i-had-a-terrific-workout

Heather J • 12:31 GMT, 19 May 2013 • Encourage

Randy B replied to the topic Front squats vs back squats.

I have tried both, but I like back squats the best. I have better control of the weight and I can go heavy on my last set.

Oklahoma City, US • 3:16 GMT, 16 May 2013 • In the Strength Training Tribe

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Michael N replied to the topic New to the Strength Training Tribe? Start here!

lookin forward to Seein and feelin the best of me. I love new workouts, my issue is with not getting bored

6:21 GMT, 11 May 2013 • In the Strength Training Tribe

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Des Moines, US • 4:03 GMT, 10 May 2013

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Dustin M answered the question Pushing through a plateau...

I am going to reitterate everyone is saying. Your body is one of the most effiecient being in the world. It will find the easiest way to complete a task. This doesn't mean it is less effective just extremely effie...

12:11 GMT, 29 Apr 2013 • In the Strength Training Tribe

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Jack A Some of the guys from CrossFit Plymouth ran the Plymouth half marathon today but ran with a 10kg log (or 10kg vest) and then did 50 reps of different exercises at every mile! Awesome effort from everyone for an awesome cause - https://www.justgiving.com/HenryHallamAppeal/

Plymouth, GB • 2:26 GMT, 28 Apr 2013 • In the Strength Training Tribe

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Matteo R, Doug C and 2 othersMatteo R, Doug C, Brie H and S C encouraged this.

AWESOME!!

S C • 7:50 GMT, 7 May 2013 • Encourage

Plymouth, GB • 2:25 GMT, 28 Apr 2013 • In the Strength Training Tribe

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M A So where is the deadlift zone?

10:54 GMT, 27 Apr 2013 • In the Strength Training Tribe

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Mont H Hi. I've been working out for almost 6 months. One of my routine is the bicep workout. But i noticed that my right bicep is harder than the left bicep. I became curious that i might be doing wrong on my left. Any advice so i can make it balance on both biceps. You reply will be much appreciated

PH • 2:53 GMT, 27 Apr 2013 • In the Strength Training Tribe

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CZ • 2:29 GMT, 26 Apr 2013

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Sofie K, Matteo R and 4 othersSofie K, Matteo R, Jadeyn L, Dave W, Richard H and Eunice Y encouraged this.

Jason N replied to the topic Become HUUGE in 30 days: Gain 5 kgs (10 lbs) of pure lean muscle in 30 days following this technique.

So has anyone heard from Youcef B?

Christchurch, NZ • 5:28 GMT, 26 Apr 2013 • In the Strength Training Tribe

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Colleen O responded to the guide Barbell Back Squats: How deep should I squat?

"Reversing direction halfway down in a half or quarter rep is the worst possible time to do so and places more stress on your knees" Could you elaborate on this? Or provide an paper supporting it? I just don't see how that particular portion would...

MI, US • 5:32 GMT, 25 Apr 2013 • In the Strength Training Tribe

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