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Anyone who wants to study at the German Sport University in Cologne has to pass the legendary qualifying test. A hard day with many tests. And the test that particularly many fail is pull-ups. But even those who don’t want to study there should definitely …
Nothing comes from nothing. A stupid phrase, but unfortunately, with a kernel of truth. Because it also applies to muscle building. You need to invest a certain amount of time for successful strength training. The fewer units you do per week, the longer your workout …
Our biceps are not a particularly large muscle. In fact, it’s quite small compared to the thigh muscles or the glutes. Nevertheless, impressive biceps make you look much fitter and stronger. Here are the best tips on how to train for strong biceps:
When we describe a person as eccentric, it usually has a negative connotation. Therefore, these are people we prefer to avoid. Even in strength training, most athletes emphasize the concentric phase than the eccentric phase. But it is eccentric training that we should not avoid:
Battle Rope Training has been around for quite a while now and still enjoys great popularity. Good thing because the workout with the heavy ropes is a fitness program for the whole body. Here are the most essential information and two training programs for all …
Top performances in sport always cause astonishment. Particularly impressive is the world record of the Chinese Mao Weidong. For eight hours and one minute, he was able to hold the plan position. This is not recommended for imitation. But planks and plank-variations to a reasonable …