With it being Mother's Day weekend it only seems appropriate that we dedicate this post to to all the mom's out there. And besides a dedication for all the great things mom's do here are some things to keep in mind for training mom's.[caption id="attachment_4147" align="alignleft" width="300"] Training tips specific to moms. There are a few things that men have distinct advantages over women. And these are the things we want to prioritize in a workout geared specifically for women. Here are three areas for women to focus on to make better gains with their training. 1. Upper Body Training (over lower body)Due to the additional testosterone guys produce compared to women, females are already at a disadvantage when it comes to strength training. This is compounded by the fact that more young guys are introduced to strength training than girls further widening this gap. Women should focus therefore on strength training the upper body. In particular they would do well to add in more pulling exercises relative to pressing motions. For example, they could start with a pull up, followed by a push up and finish the set with a dumbbell row. Make sure the rep ranges are in the 5-10 rep range to stimulate a strength response. Typically women will select a weight that allows them to complete higher reps and compromises the stimulus for strength. 2. Glute Emphasis (over quad development)When it is time to train the lower body more emphasis should be place on training the backside. This is important for a few reasons: * For injury prevention the glutes and hamstrings will help stabilize the knee during stops and change of direction in sport. ACL injuries in young female athletes may happen when the quads fire preferentially to the glutes and hamstrings. * For improved posture...