by emily huebner | Apr 29, 2013 | Uncategorized
My name is Emily and I am currently a graduate student here at Northeastern studying Exercise Science. I am originally from a small town in Connecticut but just moved to Boston in the fall after completing my undergraduate degree, also Exercise Science, at Hofstra...
by alexa ebert | Mar 8, 2013 | Uncategorized
“Five Hidden Signs of Instability” by Perry Nickelson http://www.bsmpg.com/Blog/bid/87375/Five-Hidden-Signs-of-Instability-by-Perry-Nickelston-DC-SFMA Dysfunctional movement patterns are a lot of times overlooked with athletes. Some red flags of underlying...
by alexa ebert | Mar 8, 2013 | Uncategorized
Full body lifts such as the clean, snatch, and jerk will take some time to master, but the time and effort put in to master these lifts will definitely be worth the benefit. These lifts involve the entire body, and demand explosive power and close attention to proper...
by alexa ebert | Mar 8, 2013 | Uncategorized
The bench press I feel like is one of the most overemphasized lifts by recreational lifters (mainly men), but it is one of the main upper body lifts, and a standard component of most strength and conditioning programs. The bench is also very important because it...
by alexa ebert | Feb 19, 2013 | Uncategorized
The RDL is a lower body vertical pull exercise that is mainly used for strengthening the hamstrings and glutes, and also helps to increase hamstring flexibility. Primarily it is a glute exercise. Foot position should be right underneath the hips with feet straight...
by ryan darcangelo | Feb 19, 2013 | Uncategorized
The Push/Pull concept commonly applied to upper body training is an excellent way to create a balanced and efficient program. Lets look at a typical example of an upper body push/pull, the bench press, and bent row. Both exercises work opposing muscles so that the...