05/08/2023
New Athlete Alert 💪🏼
Join me in welcoming one of .human.performance newest clients, Trystian Schupbach.Â
Trystian is a senior about to graduate from Iowa State in a few weeks!
He has been consistently hitting the gym on his own for the past 9 months, and now looking to add some ⛽️ to the 🔥
Trystian is one week into his program! His long term goal is to gain 15 lbs of muscle 💪🏼
He is dialed in and already making strides in his training consistency and focus.
Trystian’s current favorite quote: “it’s hard to beat a person who never gives up” -Babe Ruth
05/04/2023
NEW ATHLETE ALERT!
Join me in welcoming one of our newest clients, Josh Penton!
Josh is no stranger to being an athlete, or to challenges. He is an accomplished collegiate football player.
He is now on a mission to break his cycle of workouts he’s done for the past 10 years to reach his fitness and health goals.
On top of his body composition goal, he is also preparing to compete in an Spartan race in the Fall!
Josh’s current favorite quote: “When you know who you are you’ll spend less time trying to prove who you are.”
04/06/2023
Check out what our owner and coach Mat Kite had to say in an article with LIVESTRONG
Signs
1. Your form is flawless and effortless
2. You're not getting stronger
3. Your final reps are easy
4. You can keep going easily after the last set
Tips for increasing weights
- Start by adding reps or sets
- Use the rule of 5
- Increase weight by %
- Experiment with the amount of weight
- Adjust for different muscle groups
Also, Eat enough protein and carbs!
"You should also make sure you're eating enough protein and carbs, especially post-workout to repair muscle damage and aid recovery. " says Mat Kite. "
For more context and full breakdown per tip:
4 Signs You're Ready to Lift Heavier Weights | Livestrong.com
If your weightlifting workouts have become too easy, it's time to challenge yourself by adding weight so that you progressing toward your goals.