Chapter 1

The legends of the lifting stones

Chapter 2

The biology of a super-hero adaptability

Chapter 3

Pulling the levers of challenge

Chapter 4

The slow lane to super-strength

Ch 3 · Pulling the levers of challenge
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coach Calisthenics uses gravity as the ultimate free gym

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coach The science of slowing down movements to build muscle.

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The Mighty Crank
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coach Turn the crank to lift heavier weights to learn how muscles get stronger.

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To grow, we do not need heavier burdens, only a different way to carry them.

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Glossary
progressive overload (noun)
A training method that involves gradually increasing the physical stress placed on the body during exercise. This methodology employs five distinct variables, including weight and rest duration, to consistently challenge muscle tissue.

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Fun Fact

The long plank: The world record for holding a continuous abdominal plank is over 9 hours, set by Josef Šálek of the Czech Republic.

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Quiz

What is the scientific term for an exercise where muscles contract but do not change length or move a joint?

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What does the sports science term 'Time Under Tension' (TUT) refer to during an exercise?

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Gossip

Which workout variable is most satisfying to improve?

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Quiz

Which of the following is NOT one of the primary variables used to apply progressive overload?

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What do the ancient Greek roots of the word 'calisthenics' literally translate to in English?

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Quiz

Which phase of a lift, involving the controlled lowering of a weight, is scientifically proven to trigger the most muscle growth when slowed down?

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Traditional Chinese martial artists practice which iconic isometric stance to build lower body strength and stability?

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If you perform 3 sets of 10 repetitions with a 50-pound weight, what is your total training volume for that exercise?

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Quiz

How can you apply progressive overload to a standard pushup without adding any external weights?

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