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STRENGTH TRAINING FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS Part II By: Dave Mansfield MA, MSPT, HFI, CSCS Free Weights or machines? Or does it matter? In Part I of this discussion we answered the question: Is strength training safe for children and young teens? This time we will...
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STRENGTH TRAINING FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS Part I By: Dave Mansfield MA, MSPT, HFI, CSCS Is it safe? Misconceptions abound over the safety and effectiveness of strength training for children. In the past, it was thought that resistance exercises were dangerous for the...
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I have powerlifted since I was 14 years old. That works out to 36 years. I am almost 50 years old and the one thing that really disappoints me over the past several years is my deadlift. Back in my “prime”, I pulled 515 lbs at 142lb bodyweight. I pulled 470lbs at...
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“Big Meet” Competition Day Some Tips and Suggestions for lifters new to National or International Competition Once you have lifted in a few local or gym meets where you know the people, the gym and, the landscape, you may get the urge to test yourself outside your...
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“LAT” PULL DOWN ANALYSIS Dave Mansfield MA, MSPT, CSCS “Is it safe to do a behind the neck lat pull down?” A question that should be, but is never, heard at health clubs and clinics all over “fitness land” as trainees blissfully go on doing the exercise to “hit the...
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Are you a Drug-Free lifter who often struggles with Plateaus? As powerlifters it’s not in our nature to spend hours outside the gym researching what could be considered trivial data and science as it applies to other sports. We are of a more big picture and work...
