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Yesterday I was talking with a colleague about exercise programming and the concept of progression/regression as it applies to choosing the most appropriate exercise variation, load, and intensity for relatively sedentary population vs. athletes. This discussion happened in part due to a client remarking a day before that she seemed to be doing similar exercises as the two other people she is training with even though her goal is to gain muscle, while they are primarily trying to lose fat.

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Tarzan Or Jane?

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Back when I was training in Santa Monica on occasion I would take clients down to the old Muscle Beach sight and have them try the traveling rings course. There are only two courses in the U.S. that I’m aware of, which is a shame because they are such great tools for developing upper body pulling strength, shoulder stability, grip strength, and general body control. All qualities important for sports and daily activities, yet often neglected in most gyms.

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