Banks reveal the trick for the aesthetics of the “Christmas tree”.
2022 Men’s Olympia champion Erin Banks will compete for the title of 2025 Pittsburgh Pro from May 10-11. Banks have secured bronze medals in the previous two Olympics and plan to recover the crown of Olympia by increasing the intensity of training by reducing rest times.
This is what works for me and they tell me everyday that I have one of the best backs in the league.
– Banks
Erin Banks’ attraction session
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The “core” elevator: pulls rack
The shelf pulls, especially above the knees, is controversial as they attract lifts to maximum loads in questionable form through narrower rows. Banks repeatedly warned against the lift of the ego.
“Stop lifting the ego … wasting your time,” Banks said. Editing up to 585 lbs in good form, as banks do, requires time and consistency.
“Putting this bar is very key,” banks said, insisting that they are starting and stopping below the knee. Research on the most effective range of motion is mixed and may depend on muscle and exercise. For rack pulls, a wider range of motion can prevent the lift of the ego and injuries.
Warm -up, run and resting times
“If the weight feels good, the technique feels good and my muscles feel like they relax. We will continue to rise,” Banks explained to warm up.
- Put the core, push the hips forward, lift the chest, roll the shoulders back and let the weight hang from the Latins. Check the descent to keep the intensity on the lower back.
- Eccentric control is recommended for muscle profits. (1;
Banks swear that its form is more effective than constant vertical movements.
Repetitions and evolution
Banks employ shorter, 45 seconds in a thin break breaks to enhance tension, which can promote hypertrophy and improve the effectiveness of training.
However, longer rest periods are usually more effective for rendering endurance during heavy composite lifts. (2) Max setting near the max with a short period of time can be problematic for beginners ascetics.
Banks pushed its top on failure on heavy days, stripped the weight and hit a lighter to ensure adequate growth stimuli. Experts agree that sets should be taken close to failure for growth, and fall sets as this is an effective way to achieve this.
Science has not set a limit on the number of sets for optimization of hypertrophy, as many factors dictate muscle growth. (3;
Rows for the Christmas tree aesthetic
In bodybuilding, the “Christmas Tree” is when the Latinos, Pillars and lower back muscles create a conical, detailed look that looks like a Christmas tree. ‘The Christmas Tree [pose] It’s just a low series, “Banks said.
If your Christmas tree is not wonderful it is probably because of the [rowing technique]. I pull the handles while pushing back. You want to open. ”
– Banks
Stretching is the key during the row variants. Let the hands order forward to lengthen muscles. Finish with a few repetitions in the stretched position for reinforced stimuli. (4;
Routes
- Technique against weight: Heavy does not count with technique.
- Check the weight: The momentum reduces the targeting voltage and increases the risk of injury.
- Feel the movement: Focus on the connection of mind-music.
- Attendance: Progressive data are primary.
References
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- Suchomel TJ, Nimphius S, Bellon Cr, Stone MH. The importance of muscle strength: Training estimates. Sports Med. April 2018, 48 (4): 765-785. DOI: 10.1007/S40279-018-0862-Z. PMID: 29372481.
- Pedrosa GF, Lima FV, Schoenfeld BJ, Lacerda Lt, Simões Mg, Pereira MR, Diniz RCR, Chagas NO. The partial order of movement training causes favorable improvements to muscle adjustments when performed in long muscle lengths. EUR J SPORT SCI. 2022 Aug 22 (8): 1250-1260. DOI: 10.1080/17461391.2021.1927199. EPUB 2021 May 23. PMID: 33977835.
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