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Health & Fitness

Not too much has changed about my routine. I am focusing more on "power" rather than hypertrophy these days. I've replaced my vertical pull exercises with a routine to increase my endurance with pull ups and chin ups. I'm about to turn 27, and have been wanting to go into my late 20's with a bang. My goal is to main a record that I recnetly broke. Using a conservative estimate, I was able to just break 6:30 in the mile. I'm hoping I can find some time in the next c... Read More

Health & Fitness -- Strength Training

Until I have time to figure out a new routine, I'll most likely stick with some of my favorite exercises for strength/hypertrophy.

Four sets and 8-10 reps for each exercise. On all four days: Power Snatch (explosive) for 5 reps, Seated Russin Twists (Rotational), and 4 Point Plank (Bridge and Core) -- 30 sec reps.


Monday
Knee Dominant (bilateral): Barbell Back Squat
Hor. Push (unilateral): Incline Alt DB Chest Press
Vert... Read More

Health and Fitness -- Strength Training (4 sets for each exercise)

On all four days, I did Power Snatches (explosive -- 5 reps) and 3 Point Planks (Core Stabilization -- 30 Second reps). All other exercises -- 10 reps.


Monday
Knee Dominant (bilateral): Barbell Front Squat
Hor. Push (unilateral): DB Chest Press
Vert. Push (bilateral): Barbell Push Press
Rotational: Cable Woodchoppers

Tuesday
Hip Dominant (unilateral): One Leg Back Extension
Hor. Pull... Read More

TKD

One of the most rewarding things I've experienced as an assistant instructor is when a child asks extra questions. Whether it be how to maneuver your hands when chambering/executing a block or strike, or what stance they are suppose to be in. It makes one feel more like a guide than a teacher.

I practiced flying side kicks the other day. I videotaped myself to see where I was going wrong (I felt I didn't have enough power). Turns out I needed to take off even earlier than I tho... Read More

Paraphrasing an entry from my taekwondo.net page:


After focusing my Strength training soley on body parts, I've finally let a lot of info and common sense get through my thick skull.

Now my Strength training focuses more on body movements.

A good source: "Men's Health Power Training" by Robert dos Remedios

An example of a push-pull workout week (loads obviously vary depending on desired results and abilities). 4 sets for each exercise.



Monday: Push/... Read More