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Does Eccentric Push-ups Improve Strength?

The pushup is an excellent exercise for strengthening the upper body muscles of the chest (pectorals) and back of arms (triceps). This strengthening process can occur by performing any one of the three muscle actions.  They are: -Concentric (overcoming a load or raising the body from the down position) -Eccentric (slowing down a load or […]

How Fast Should You Do Push-Ups?

If you want to know how fast you should perform dynamic push-ups to improve your push-up performance I will explain.  There are three basic speeds I will cover – Slow, medium (regular) and fast. You will also be able to download a FREE 100-push-up cadence for each speed that you can use to perform the […]

Pass the Army Push-up Physical Fitness Test and Improve Score

Peams, Prevents Poor, Push-up, Performance, Promise

If you are planning to take the ARMY PUSH-UP TEST, AIR FORCE PUSH-UP TEST, COAST GUARD PUSH-UP TEST, MARINES PUSH-UP TEST, or NAVY PUSH-UP TEST, in the near future, or as an agency, planning to administer the push-up fitness test, an investment in our PEAMS® Push-up Mat will help you to prepare properly.  Additionally, for participants who will take a push-up test, […]

Six Mini Band Exercises To Strengthen Your Wrists

Wrist exercises are generally overlooked by many individuals when they exercise.  This is a HUGH mistake.  Having strong wrists and forearms are essential to enhancing your performance of many pushing and pulling exercises to include the biceps curl and triceps extension.  For example, one of the main indicators that your wrist is weak when performing […]

Resistance Tube and Band Exercises: 11 for Home | Office | Travel

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Resistance Tube Exercises: A Complete Program from YOUTRAINFITNESS®  A Resistance tube and resistance band (mini band) are two of the best pieces of exercise equipment because you can use them to strengthen your muscles when traveling, at home, or work. Resistance bands have been around since the early 20th century.  Real simple, for distinction purposes, […]

6 Resistance Band Exercises to Strengthen Rotator Cuff

Resistance Band Rotator Cuff Muscles

Are you performing rotator cuff exercises? Rotator Cuff Exercises are important to perform even if it doing these two simple moves.  Strengthening the rotator cuff muscles (subscapularis, supraspinatus, infraspinatus, and teres minor) is critical from preventing injury to performing at your best during sports that involve movements such as serving a tennis ball, throwing a […]

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