Does Mickey look like he can deadlift?

39. It is a privilege to be able to walk into a gym and lift weight, so we can better our bodies and increase the physical quality of our lives.

40. Don’t train hard year round. Learn to take a break from your training. Go read a book, take a hike, and indulge in fine food and drink. Don’t feel guilty about it. If you train hard you deserve the break and so does your body.

41. High rep training does work; it’s not just for muscle endurance. Throw in some 20 rep squats and deadlifts, and see what kind of results you get from them.

42. Yeah, the basics are boring and you know them inside and out. But guess what? They work! So, stick to the basics for guaranteed results.

43. A lot of people are great at dishing out advice. But when it comes to actually applying what they know—when there’s a time-line involved and money changes hands—well, that’s a whole different story.

44. Learn about all the different types of methods and techniques, but don’t necessarily follow them. Make changes that become your own, and that suit your body and your needs.

45. Stress is dangerous. Work, family, gym, and financial stress will eat you alive if you let them take over. Do something to de-stress; attend a yoga class, read a book, or just take some quiet time to reflect on where you are.

46. An exercise that is very good at developing the upper body is the Front Squat. The strength needed to stabilize the shoulder blades, keep the arms in a static position and the torso upright; all contribute to a strong and functional upper body. Plus it builds monstrous quads.



Maki Riddington - Front squatting 325lb's



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47. Swiss balls half full of water make for fun training. They also really force you to train your grip and abdominals.

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48. I love caffeine. I love it even more before workouts and competitions because it increases maximal output. In other words, this wonderful drug allows me to work harder for longer, which equates to more work getting done.

49. Combinations, hybrids, and complexes are excellent ways to condition the body and reduce body fat.

50. Strong abs require you to be on your feet since most of what is done is in an upright position when throwing, twisting, flexing, and bracing. Use bands, cables, med balls, kegs, tires, or whatever - just stay on your feet when training your abs

Conclusion

So there you have it. These are some of the nuggets I’ve picked up along the way. Of course, I realize over time that the more I know, the more I need to know.

Written by Maki Riddington

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