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The Phases of Muscle Building: How to Train for Strength & Growth 💪 Apr 27 Building muscle isn’t just about lifting weights—it’s about using the right intensity, sets, and reps to match your goals. Here are the three main phases of muscle building: 1. Endurance...
Understanding the Difference Between a Romanian Deadlift vs. a Conventional Deadlift Feb 24 When it comes to strength training, deadlifts are a staple exercise that targets multiple muscle groups. However, two popular variations—the Romanian deadlift and the conventional deadlift—serve different purposes and...
Weight Shifting During a Squat: Targeting Quadriceps vs. Gluteals Feb 3 When performing squats, where you shift your weight can significantly influence which muscles are engaged. Here’s how to adjust your weight distribution to focus more on either your quadriceps...
Older Adults Benefit from Power Training! Dec 3 Interesting article to share! This systematic review and meta-analysis looked at traditional strength training vs power training for older adults. They found IMPROVED outcomes in physical function (TUG testing, stair...
General Tips for Starting a Gym Program Jun 26 VERY GENERAL Gym Rules: Starting a gym program and making it a priority in your life can seem like a difficult thing to do. Here are some general rules for the...
Some Ways to Resistance Train at Home Jul 25 Why Should I Resistance Train? Do you need to pick up kids/grandkids? Do you carry and pick up grocery bags? Do you enjoy gardening and yard work? Do you enjoy...
What is Sarcopenia and Why Should I Care? Apr 3 Sarcopenia is a term that means “age-related muscle loss,” and can be a factor in predicting frailty and fall risk in older adults. It can lead to a DECREASE...
Determination and Patience – Siera’s Comeback Story Dec 4 Exercise and nutrition are important to living a healthy, happy life, especially for Omaha Physical Therapy Institute’s rock star patient, Siera Zach! Siera is a personal trainer, competitive weightlifter,...
Injury Resistance- Practice Like you Play Mar 24 Injury in sport can happen to anyone. As speed and impact increase in higher level competition, so does the likelihood of injury. This is why, in most sports, injuries...
How Effective is Blood Flow Restriction in Rehabilitation? Feb 1 Blood flow restriction (BFR) training is a training method that utilizes a pneumatic cuff (like what’s used when taking blood pressure) or elastic straps to reduce blood flow to...
Finding the “Strength” to Overcome Injury – JJ’s Comeback Story Sep 9 Injury is both a physical and mental struggle and no one understands this more than J.J. Gums. His strength throughout his rehabilitation journey has been inspirational for not only...