Recent content by Markus Riedel

SQUAT Single leg presses causes an uneven distribution of load on the lumbar region. Not preferable during very heavy loads.

I have read somewhere in the HST (hypertrophy specific training)forum that the stretch during the eccentric phase is very important in the aspect of tearing muscle fibers apart. "Mechanical lines of tension" One should never sacrifice ROM for heavier loads. In general excercises that have a...

The weigth is evenly distributed when using dumbells.

I have the following setup: A devious Smith machine. The bar is fitted with a cushion and loaded with plates that equals my bodyweight. The bar is resting on the lowermost hooks. I put my ankles under the bar and place my shins and knees on a soft bench. Voila How to get the most out of this...

My rotator cuff cannot handle the stress caused by conventional upright rows. Instead i like to do Reverse Upright rows with a barbel /Smith machine. I feel a great contraction in the upper back. I think the Deadlift is overrated in terms of hypertrophy. I think the upper part of trapezius...