Hard core one-legged squats.

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Last week I talked about a training technique called the
synaptic facilitation training protocol, or “grease the
groove.”

This week I’ve made a video example for you of how it
works using one-legged squats or “pistols.”

done

No matter what exercise you want to increase your strength
in, “grease the groove” is a highly effective maximal
strength training protocol used by world-class athletes.

The idea is to do as much quality work as possible while
being as fresh as possible. That way, your nervous system
and your entire body gets used to doing the exercise
perfectly again and again throughout the day. You’ll build
maximal strength like you won’t believe.

To find out exactly how it works, just watch the video.

As always, your comments are welcome, so please feel free
to say what’s on your mind. And if you have any fitness
questions you’d like answered, just leave them as a
comment here on the blog.

Make it a great day.

Robert Martin

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The contents of this newsletter is not to be considered as
medical advice. Always consult a physician before
beginning or changing any fitness program. Any use of the
techniques, ideas, and suggestions in this document is at the
reader’s sole discretion and risk.

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A great tip from a strength building master.

The LGNAAA Newsletter, featuring
the best in fitness and success tips.
________________________________________________

There’s an old saw about teachers that says, “Those who
can’t do, teach.”

That may be true in many cases, but the best learning
experiences I’ve ever had came from those who were the
best “doers” of all, from master classes with world famous
classical musicians, to sparring lessons with high level
martial artists.

Today’s strength building tip is one I borrowed from one of
the finest strength building authorities out there. One reason
he’s such a great teacher is that he’s become brutally strong
himself, so he knows what he’s talking about.

His name is Pavel Tatsouline, and the technique of his that
I’ve been using lately is called the synaptic facilitation
training protocol, or “grease the groove.”

It’s a maximal strength building technique that’s particularly
effective for the special challenge versions of the exercises
in my LGNAAA system. Lately I’ve been applying it to
pistols (one-legged squats) and pull-ups.

Here’s how it works.

The idea is to do several sets throughout the day, consisting
of only about five reps per set, and do the reps with perfect
form at a deliberate pace.

Because you do only a few reps per set, recovery is quick,
which enables you to work repeatedly throughout the day.
The idea is to do as much quality work as possible while
being as fresh as possible.

Does it work? Bulgarian power lifters have been training
this way and dominating international competitions.

A few caveats; it’s not something you want to do constantly,
and only work two exercises this way at a time while
maintaining the rest of your workout as usual.

Whatever your two choices are, you can even do them every
day this way without burning out, because of the rapid
recovery. However, you should still rest entirely one day a
week.

Aside from being an extremely effective technique for
building maximal strength, it’s yet another way to throw
some variation into your workouts to keep your mind
interested and your body improving.

The appeal for me is that it’s yet another way for me to get
my body working the best it can. The fact that it looks good
is just icing on the cake, and not as important to me as how
well it functions.

But then, as you get your body functioning better and better,
it looks better automatically. How convenient!

I’ll keep you posted as to how I’m progressing with my
pistols and pull-ups as I look to achieve some personal bests
in the near future.

As always, your comments are welcome, so please feel free
to say what’s on your mind. And if you have any fitness
questions you’d like answered, just leave them as a
comment here on the blog.

Make it a great day.

Robert Martin

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______________________________

The contents of this newsletter is not to be considered as
medical advice. Always consult a physician before
beginning or changing any fitness program. Any use of the
techniques, ideas, and suggestions in this document is at the
reader’s sole discretion and risk.

This newsletter is protected by copyright, 2009, Robert
Martin. All rights reserved. Reproduction of any portion of
this newsletter is strictly prohibited without the express
written consent of Robert Martin.