Science-Backed Training Insights

Cutting through the noise with evidence-based training science.

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Weight Training for a New Body

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Improve Your Performance with 30+ Years of Expertise

Unlock your peak potential with science-backed training insights from Mike Croskery, M.Sc. With over 30 years of experience in coaching, rehabilitation, and research, I blend cutting-edge biomechanics and exercise physiology to help you optimize human performance, strength, and muscle development. Discover my free articles and strategies, designed to enhance your understanding and achieve better results.

Our latest article, Muscle Activation Post-Knee Replacement: An EMG Case Study, explores how the muscles of the quadriceps and hamstrings are affected after knee replacement surgery and areas you should target to speed up recovery.

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Applied Exercise Lab

For strength coaches, rehab professionals, and serious trainees seeking advanced, evidence-based strategies.

EMG-based Muscle Studies

Strength & Hypertrophy Programming

Applied Biomechanics

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Fitness

Practical, science-informed guidance for rebuilding fitness, managing injuries, and getting back into training safely and effectively.

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New Research Unveils Key Insights on EMG Reliability for Exercise Selection

Curious about using EMG in strength and hypertrophy training? This latest research dives into the reliability of surface electromyography (SEMG) for guiding exercise selection. While SEMG helps assess muscle excitation, its variability can impact its effectiveness. This study evaluated SEMG amplitude of the biceps brachii across various arm curl exercises over four sessions, offering crucial insights for coaches and serious trainees.

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About MyoMax Performance

Since 1995, MyoMax Performance, led by Mike Croskery, has been dedicated to optimizing your health, fitness, and performance. With three decades of experience, he leverages the latest in exercise science and technology to provide individualized and targeted insights. Unleash the power of advanced muscle and movement analysis for you, your clients, and your patients. Learn more about Mike Croskery.

My Services: Training & Performance Solutions

Get expert training programs, assessments, and personal coaching where and how it suits you best. I provide a mobile service that comes to your location, adapting to your available equipment. Don't have what you need? We can arrange equipment in advance. All services, including consultations and customized programs, are also available online. For any inquiries, feel free to contact Mike Croskery.

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"Mike Croskery is one of the most professional and knowledgeable people I have ever worked with. Mike truly has a talent for working with people. He is great at understanding my goals, listening, and encouraging me through difficult (motivational) times. He has a contagious enthusiasm and a caring heart for people who want to achieve their fitness goals."
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"My results have been awesome! Mike has been able to fine tune my training programs so well, that I have gone from 188 lbs. to 213 lbs with my body fat at 13.5%. Mike's theories work and they work well."
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"As a result of following MyoMax Performance training programs, I have exceeded the demanding physical requirements of being a female firefighter, achieved a personal best of pressing 135 pounds for 6 reps, and brought my bodyfat levels down significantly."
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"Calling Mike was maybe the single best thing I have ever done in my life. Over the past almost 15 years, he has made every step along the way easy and worthwhile. The gains in physical fitness—strength, fitness, flexibility and stamina are impressive. The gains in emotional and mental fitness—motivation, focus, courage, confidence, positivity—are off the charts. I could not be more grateful."
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"Mike has done an excellent job devising exercise routines to fit my individual needs of dealing with a heart attack, improving my golf game, and improving my health. I particularly like that Mike because of his extensive education and continual search for knowledge, can always answer any of my questions, even those health issues not directly related to my exercise plan. I would strongly recommend Mike to anyone looking for a great personal trainer."
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"Mike hasn't only trained me three times a week for the last 14 years, he has educated me on the importance of strength training as I age. He's acutely aware of body mechanics and is very mindful of my various aches and joint pains. He is courteous, respectful, and the ultimate professional who has kept me healthy into my 70s!”
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Saying that Mike has changed my life for the better is an understatement; 40 lbs weight loss, normal blood sugar levels, increased energy, flexibility, muscle strength and a more disciplined approach to taking care of myself through constructive exercise and moderated diet. He has also helped me to recover quickly from open heart surgery and a debilitating liver disease. He quickly became a trusted friend, confidant and is the soul of discretion.
I cannot think of anyone who I could attest to taking your personal well-being more to heart than Mike Croskery.
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