Nutri-Sport Training Tip: Pin press for a bigger bench press
January 31, 2012 by Ryan Irwin · Leave a Comment
When performing the bench press, the most common spot that people get stuck at is right off their chest. This is also known as the sticking point.
In the video below, Mike Beiter demonstrates the pin press, a great exercise that helps people get through this spot by forcing one to come to a complete stop right off the chest, then generate power right out of the hole.
Key points on this is to maintain your normal form by keeping your arch and position throughout the exercise. Make sure the bar comes to a complete stop and rests on the pins/rack prior to pressing (no bouncing). Try this after your normal full range bench press as an accessory exercise on your next training session.
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9992 Swanson Blvd
Clive, IA 50325
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515.331.2141
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1003 8th St SW, STE K in Altoona (next to Hairy’s Day Spa)
Altoona, IA 50009
515.266.2225
Nutri-Sport Nutrition Tip: Carbs are your friend
January 26, 2012 by Ryan Irwin · Leave a Comment
Carbohydrates have a bad reputation according to most people these days. While they won’t make your dog bite you, often people totally miss the boat and don’t have carbs when they are absolutely crucial.
As Ryan Irwin explains in the video below, carbohydrates after workouts are critical for glycogen replenishment (which refuels you for your next training session). This not only helps with performance, but also enhances recovery. In addition to carbs, a high-quality protein should be used post workout as well, which is better utilized when combined with a carb.
If one is concerned about fat loss, then cutting down carbs at other times of the day is appropriate, but as is shown when we work with our many clients in meal planning/nutrition coaching, this varies greatly per the individual.
Make sure after your next workout, get a fast absorbing high quality carbohydrate (we recommend 1st Phorm Ignition or Primaforce Carb Slam) and a good protein source (like whey).
For these and other great carbohydrate and other supplement options, come visit either Nutri-Sport location to help get you by in a pinch next time!
For information on personal training or coaching, email: ryan@nutrisportFPT.com
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Nutri-Sport and Full Potential Training
9992 Swanson Blvd
Clive, IA 50325
www.nutrisportfpt.com
515.331.2141
Nutri-Sport Altoona
1003 8th St SW, STE K in Altoona (next to Hairy’s Day Spa)
Altoona, IA 50009
515.266.2225
Nutri-Sport Training Tip: Proper shoulder warm-up
January 24, 2012 by Ryan Irwin · Leave a Comment
One of the most fragile joint structures and common injuries/issues we hear about is the shoulders. Not only is this joint fragile, it is often an overused one and needs to be taken care of so that long term limitations don’t occur.
Proper warm up is one of the best ways to not only prevent injury, but it also optimizes performance and promotes healing. In this video, Nutri-Sport Trainer Mike Beiter demonstrates a proper warm up sequence for the shoulders.
Complete this warm up sequence before any upper body exercise and if you are rehabbing a shoulder injury, this can be done daily.
For information on personal training or coaching, email: Mike@nutrisportFPT.com
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9992 Swanson Blvd
Clive, IA 50325
www.nutrisportfpt.com
515.331.2141
Nutri-Sport Altoona
1003 8th St SW, STE K in Altoona (next to Hairy’s Day Spa)
Altoona, IA 50009
515.266.2225
Nutri-Sport Nutrition Tip: Talking about the bar
January 19, 2012 by Ryan Irwin · Leave a Comment
Protein bars are a common thing these days. With they busyness of society and everyone’s schedule, often times people go to these meal replacements as a quick option for a nutritious meal.
As Ryan details in the video below however, not all “protein” bars are what they’re made out to be and all that good of an option.
For these and other great meal replacement options, come visit either Nutri-Sport location to help get you by in a pinch next time!
For information on personal training or coaching, email: ryan@nutrisportFPT.com
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Nutri-Sport and Full Potential Training
9992 Swanson Blvd
Clive, IA 50325
www.nutrisportfpt.com
515.331.2141
Nutri-Sport Altoona
1003 8th St SW, STE K in Altoona (next to Hairy’s Day Spa)
Altoona, IA 50009
515.266.2225
Nutri-Sport Training Tip: DB bench press
January 17, 2012 by Ryan Irwin · Leave a Comment
Two of the things that people focus on in the gym are increasing their bench press and having a sculpted chest. Well my friends, this exercise variation accomplishes both.
In this video, Mike Beiter demonstrates a variation of the flat DB bench press. This variation puts more emphasis on the chest and shoulder stability compared to the traditional version. Not only will this help carry over to more strength in the bench press and other upper body exercises, but it will increase hypertrophy (muscle growth) in the chest.
Try this variation on your next chest or upper body training day.
For information on personal training or coaching, email: Mike@nutrisportFPT.com
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9992 Swanson Blvd
Clive, IA 50325
www.nutrisportfpt.com
515.331.2141
Nutri-Sport Altoona
1003 8th St SW, STE K in Altoona (next to Hairy’s Day Spa)
Altoona, IA 50009
515.266.2225
Supplement brand highlight: 1st Phorm
January 11, 2012 by Ryan Irwin · Leave a Comment
Without exaggeration, being an independent sports nutrition supplement store, we daily get phone calls or emails from companies wanting us to pick up their brand of supplements since we can bring in whatever lines we want. That being said, we examine any brand extremely closely and try the supplements our self prior to bringing them into Nutri-Sport.
We are pleased to announce that the newest brand that we are bringing in is 1st Phorm. After literally researching this company for a month, we are excited to offer 1st Phorm products to our clientele! Why did we choose them?
- Extremely high quality products
- Flavor and taste of the protein
- Cutting edge fat loss agents
- Midwest based company
As you begin to hear more and more about this new brand, we invite you to come in and try out a sample of their timed release Formula 1 (great for around workouts and meal replacments), their Phormula 1 (a lactose free hydrolyzed whey in fruit punch or watermelon), Db-1 fat loss agent (Goddess for women, overdrive for men), Thyro-Drive (ensures thyroid and metabolism is at 100%) and Ignition (carbohydrate formula that maximizes glycogen restoration and muscle growth/recovery).
Like always, you come to Nutri-Sport for results and not a sales pitch, and we really feel that these products will deliver just that. Find 1st Phorm at either our Clive or Altoona locations!
Level-1, high quality, excellent tasting protein formulation
Nutri-Sport and Full Potential Training
9992 Swanson Blvd
Clive, IA 50325
www.nutrisportfpt.com
515.331.2141
Nutri-Sport Altoona
1003 8th St SW, STE K in Altoona (next to Hairy’s Day Spa)
Altoona, IA 50009
515.266.2225
Nutri-Sport Training tip: dynamic deficit deadlifts
January 7, 2012 by Ryan Irwin · Leave a Comment
When looking to improve a lift, we always break the lift down into segments and focus on improving the weakest part of the lift for the given lifter. In this case we are looking at the deadlift. If someone has trouble getting the bar off the floor when they are doing top end pulls, then the deficit deadlift is a great variation as it improves this range of motion.
In this video, Ryan Irwin demonstrates not only the deficit deadlift, but also some additions to make it even more effective in exploding off the floor.
Try this variation on your next deadlift session.
For more information on coaching, training or supplements, email Ryan at: ryan@nutrisportfpt.com
Nutri-Sport and Full Potential Training
9992 Swanson Blvd
Clive, IA 50325
www.nutrisportfpt.com
515.331.2141
Nutri-Sport Altoona
1003 8th St SW, STE K in Altoona (next to Hairy’s Day Spa)
Altoona, IA 50009
515.266.2225
