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[...] Repetition Maximum. > 3 Sets of 4 Repetitions – Calf Raises @ 75% of your 1 Repetition Maximum. > 3 Sets of DROP REPS (4, 3, 2) – Barbell Deadlift @ 75% of your 1 Repetition Maximum. [...]

[...] a limit for deadlifts and labour week in, week out to add even the odd kilogram to our 1 repetition maximum. At Matt Goddard Fitness we recommend you add this session to your weekly routine in place [...]

[...] - 5 minutes gentle rowing on a Rowing Machine. 3 Sets of 6 Reps Deadlifting at 70% of your 1 Repetition Maximum 5 Sets of 6-8 Reps Weighted Pull Ups 25 Reps Bodyweight Pull Ups (However many sets it [...]

[...] technique is therefore maintained and with low fatigue levels, this helps to ensure that Muscular Endurance is kept at its peak; thus highlighting a requirement for a fine balance of both forms of [...]

[...] , developing tone and shape, but you will not build bulky muscle. You will improve your muscular endurance (stamina) and it will result in sleek, slender, toned limbs. “I’m getting nowhere, so why [...]

[...] as the maximum force a muscle can generate in a single contraction (1 Rep. Maximum). Muscular Endurance - Defined as the ability of a muscle to carry out repeated contractions without fatigue. [...]

[...] strength and power, whilst also being ideal for a midweek burnout! *These workouts are about high intensity and maximum effort, with a strict focus on technique maintenance. Rests periods must be [...]

[...] worst comes to worst try and perform a minimum of 3, 10 minute sets of exercise at a high intensity every day. It still gives you your 30 minutes a day, but it’s a lot easier to [...]

[...] Training – A type of cardiovascular training that uses set periods alternating high intensity and recovery times. Dynamic Stretching – Stretches that involve moving a muscle [...]

[...] article is credited to Rugby Coach and Rugby Conditioning Specialist – Tom Barker, a (now) regular contributor to Matt Goddard Fitness. [...]

[...] article is credited to Rugby Coach and Rugby Conditioning Specialist – Tom Barker, a (now) regular contributor to Matt Goddard Fitness. [...]

[...] article is credited to Rugby Coach and Rugby Conditioning Specialist – Tom Barker, a (now) regular contributor to Matt Goddard Fitness. [...]

[...] used to your current training schedule, it can handle it, it needs a new challenge. Cardiovascular Training: If you’re a regular cardio trainer, and you’re in need of a change to your routine, [...]

[...] exercise to pre-fatigue the muscles being used. Interval Training – A type of cardiovascular training that uses set periods alternating high intensity and recovery times. Dynamic [...]

[...] to saturate your routine. Speed Runs: Speed runs are an excellent way of improving speed, anaerobic fitness and dynamism. You set yourself a specific speed to match for as long as you are capable and [...]

[...] , Fartlek, Pyramid and Sprint Sets) will burn a lot more fat, increase aerobic and anaerobic fitness, and expose your abs in a shorter time. 4.) Gimmicks like Abdominal Toner Belts, [...]

[...] to your weekly routine in place of your deadlift session for sure fire improvements to your deadlift maximum. This session should be added to your weekly routine for 8-12 weeks. With dedication to the [...]