M2 Training
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Train for strength, size and power.


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Training will include every major muscle group and movement pattern as well as developing stabilizing muscles (e.g. rotator cuff and forearm) and "core"strength (abdominal and lower back).

Training must first build endurance or muscle bulk (hypertrophy) and strength, and then develop into power. You will use your body weight, free weights (e.g. barbell, dumbbell, kettle-bell, medicine ball) or equipment (e.g. weight stacks, cable machines) to target specific muscle groups and movements.

Some basic assessments of performance will be made including bench press; T-bar row; endurance; and flexibility at the start and at Weeks 5, 10, 18 and 30. This helps define your goals and show progress.

Your training plan will be "periodized" so that you develop a solid fitness foundation and then change the exercises, intensity, or volume to develop strength, power and endurance, with less risk of "overtraining" or burnout.

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