The Muscle Couple is excited to release this article as it’s been a real sensitive subject for many people close to us over the years. If your lifetime goal is to maintain a lean healthy physique, free of pain with full upright mobility , you should pay attention. As you’ve no doubt read before here, [...]

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TMC had to ask the question. What does the acronym stand for? -LOW IMPACT -HIGH INTENSITY -CARDIO TRAINING If you’re not doing your cardio in such a way, you’re likely “SPINNING YOUR WHEELS” and going nowhere. Please check back on this later today as we’ll have a detailed discussion you won’t want to miss. MIHWCS

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TMC with the last day of our New Program. Day 5: Delts, Traps and Calves Hammer Strength Shoulder Press Machine 1 Warm Up Set at 50% of Max for 10-12 Reps. 1 Rest Pause Set with 75% of your Maximum for 8-10 Reps, 10 Deep Breaths, 5-8 Reps(with spotters assistance if necessary), 15 Deep Breaths, [...]

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TMC with Day 4 of our New Rest Pause Program. Day 4: Back and Biceps Wide Grip Pulldown Machine/Cable 1 Warm Up Set at 50% of Max for 10-12 Reps. 1 Rest Pause Set with 75% of your Maximum for 8-10 Reps, 10 Deep Breaths,6-8 Reps(with spotters assistance if necessary), 15 Deep Breaths, Finish with [...]

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TMC with Day 2 of our New Rest Pause Program. Day 2: Legs and Core Leg Press Machine (Any One or even Hack Squat Machine) 1 Warm Up Set at 50% of Max for 10-15 Reps. 1 Rest Pause Set with 75% of your Maximum for 12-15 Reps, 10 Deep Breaths, 8-10 Reps(with spotters assistance [...]

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The Muscle Couple has a new workout. We’ve been in the lab for the last 2.5 months getting advice and intel from Marcus Reinhardt. He is a former Pro Bodybuilder and now renown personal trainer in Las Vegas.  More on him soon. Marcus is incredibly well versed on the science and practical application of Rest [...]

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TMC just got this update from Amanda. We are so proud of her.  Her transformation has been STUNNING! She is living proof that ANYBODY FOCUSED and DETERMINED can ACHIEVE ANYTHING IN LIFE! Here is her update in her own words: Only 12 days until the Central Florida show and 20 until the Tampa Bay Classic [...]

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TMC has been doing some research “again”. We found an excellent study with significant implications for Rest Pause Training programs. Training to Failure and Beyond in Mainstream Resistance Exercise Programs Willardson, Jeffrey M; Norton, Layne; Wilson, Gabriel Strength & Conditioning Journal., POST AUTHOR CORRECTIONS, 7 May 2010 Abstract: SUMMARY: INTENTIONALLY REACHING FAILURE DURING RESISTANCE EXERCISE [...]

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TMC has been reading a lot about longevity recently. The latest research indicates there are two key measurements which determine your life expectancy and vitality as you age. Lung Capacity or “Pulmonary Function” Heart Rate Recovery or “HRR”(Heart rate is assessed about 15-30 minutes post exercise and calculated by the # of Heart Beats per [...]

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TMC has been doing some reading this weekend at a Family Reunion in Cincinnati Ohio. We came across an awesome quote from one of our Favorite Strength Training Authors Charles Staley on what constitutes Bodybuilding success. “Bodybuilding Success is essentially a function of 3 requirements: *A well designed workout *Intense application of effort during the [...]

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