Julio C. Lopez, CSCS, NSCA-CPTApr 16, 2019Rear-leg Elevated Split Squat: Your Key to Solid HamstringsBuild hamstrings with Bulgarian split squat
Julio C. Lopez, CSCS, NSCA-CPTApr 12, 2019Firm Up Your Legs with the Bulgarian Split SquatThe exercise menu for developing strong, toned, athletic legs is wide ranging, but that menu is substantially cut down when dealing with...
Julio C. Lopez, CSCS, NSCA-CPTMar 14, 2019The Glute-Ham RaiseIn the search for an improved posterior, we encounter the glute-ham raise. The movement is somewhat similar to the old fashioned leg...
Julio C. Lopez, CSCS, NSCA-CPTMay 29, 2018Free Weights vs MachinesNo matter which personal trainer in El Paso with whom you have this conversation, his/her bias for one over the other will become...
Julio C. Lopez, CSCS, NSCA-CPTMay 25, 2018Workout Nerdout: Episode 5 -- The Hard Truth About Pre-Workout SupplementsIt is no secret-- Americans spend a lot of money on supplements; to be exact, American spending on supplements exceeds $30 Billion (yes,...
Julio C. Lopez, CSCS, NSCA-CPTMay 24, 2018Workout Nerdout: Episode 4 -- Rolling PlanksWhen time is not on your side, but you want to get in a great workout, the rolling plank is perfect for you. It's an unfortunate fact...
Julio C. Lopez, CSCS, NSCA-CPTMay 11, 2018Quick Sweat: Canoe Row with LungeFor the busy person that wants to get a great workout when time is not on your side, the Canoe Row with Lunge is perfect for you. With...
Julio C. Lopez, CSCS, NSCA-CPTMay 8, 2018Workout Nerdout: Episode 3 -- Squat Body LeanMost strength & conditioning coaches and personal trainers will agree that the squat is one of the most important exercises that athletes...
Julio C. Lopez, CSCS, NSCA-CPTApr 29, 2018Workout Nerdout: Episode 2 -- Dem Phases, ThoDo you know about the three phases in an exercise? The eccentric, concentric and amortization phases play a major role in producing...
Julio C. Lopez, CSCS, NSCA-CPTApr 29, 2018Workout Nerdout: Episode 1 -- Let's Talk About Reps, BabyThe number of repetitions prescribed for exercises depends a lot on the person's goals. For example, higher repetitions are generally...