Strength Training

Strength Training: along with conditioning programs, both athletes and the general population alike can reach higher levels of personal power and strength, making them capable of achieving their personal fitness goals. Power is defined as the ability to generate as much force as fast as possible. It’s needed for athletic movements such as in workouts (clean & jerk), swinging a bat, golf club, tennis racket and running through a tackle. Power requires strength and speed in order to develop force. Strength is the amount of force muscle/s, can exert against an external load. One rep maximum test is performed where an individual assesses the greatest weight they can lift while maintaining proper form. The movement’s speed is not important in a strength test. Dr. Alex Jimenez offers insight on a variety of stretches and exercises along with explaining the possible risks of injury pertaining to strength training through his numerous power and strength article archive. For more information, please feel free to contact us at (915) 850-0900 or text to call Dr. Jimenez personally at (915) 540-8444.

The Role of Motor Units in Weightlifting and Fitness

For individuals starting to lift weights, motor units are important for muscle movement. Can building more motor units help build… Read More

February 9, 2024

Optimize Your Workouts With Wearable Weights

For individuals wanting to improve their fitness routine can incorporating wearable weights and knowing how to use them effectively help… Read More

December 1, 2023

Tennis Weight Training

Tennis requires strength, power, and endurance. Can combining tennis weight training into a player's fitness regimen that is broken up… Read More

September 7, 2023

Throwing Sports Strength Training

Can weight and strength training increase speed and power in athletes that participate in throwing sports? Throwing Sports Top-throwing athletes… Read More

August 17, 2023

Vertical Jump Increase and Improvement

For athletes, the vertical jump is a skill that can be increased and improved with proper training. To improve jumping… Read More

July 27, 2023

Sets, Reps, and Rest: A Strength Training Guide

Fitness, exercising, weight, and strength training programs use terms like sets, reps, and rest intervals. Knowing what they mean and… Read More

July 13, 2023

Overtraining Syndrome: EP’s Wellness Doctor Rx

Individuals can become overly passionate about exercising. However, constantly training the body without taking enough time to rest and recover… Read More

June 29, 2023

Power Strength Training: Wellness and Functional Medicine Clinic

Power is the combination of strength and speed over time. Strength is how much force an individual can exert. Power… Read More

May 16, 2023

Chair & Abdominal Exercises In MET Therapy

Introduction Everyone, at some point, has some form of physical activity that helps them release the stresses of everyday factors. Whether for… Read More

May 12, 2023

Bicep Curls: EP Wellness and Functional Medicine Clinic

The biceps curl is an exercise to build strength in the upper arm. Curls are a common exercise used in… Read More

April 27, 2023