Using the Right Tool for the Job – Context and Application in Cardio Training
The last few blogs I’ve touched a lot on the importance of context, not looking at the sport as a black and white endeavor, and ensuring you utilize an arsenal of tools to continually progress along...
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How to Prepare for Your First Powerlifting Meet: An Interview with Alberto Nunez
Three years ago this month, I competed in my very first powerlifting meet. As any inquisitive first-timer, I had a lot of questions for my then-coach, Alberto Nunez on how to handle the entire...
View ArticleDemystifying Periodization
People think periodization is a complex, sometimes nearly impenetrable topic. Sure, the original forms of periodization that were translated from Russian and used by sports scientists to plan 4-year...
View ArticleHow Do I Warm Up For My Big Barbell Lifts?
This is a common question we get. Like many of our answers we encourage athletes to use the information given to them and customize it to their needs and likes. Much of what I cover will give you the...
View ArticleObsessed with Bodybuilding?
Are you obsessed with bodybuilding? Think about that for a minute, and I mean really think about it. If you are reading this blog article, it’s a question that is definitely warranted in this day and...
View ArticleLow Hanging Fruit on Trees You Didn’t Know Existed
Most strength and physique enthusiasts spend a lot of time manipulating their training and nutrition during their lifting career. Rightly so, as they realize these are the two most important variables...
View ArticleA Case for a High Rep Prep – Part 1
You guys are familiar with this feeling: you are three reps into a big set with a weight you are usually good for five solid reps with for multiple sets, but today’s third rep feels like it might be...
View ArticleContext and Application: Recovery Issues Increase in Training Frequency?
For the past few months I’ve experienced some issues with my training recovery, especially with regards to aches and pains. Training felt like more of a chore as opposed to something I looked forward...
View ArticleNot Progressing On a Lift? Take a Step Back in Volume as a Springboard for...
When a lift stalls, throwing more volume at that lifts doesn’t always help. In this week’s blog I want to use a real case study, one that I have used with many novice and some intermediate lifters,...
View ArticleA Rant: Do You Understand the Goal of Your Training Program?
Randomness. For miles and miles all I see is randomness. On Instagram, YouTube, in the gym, even in popular programs put together by “trainers”. It literally seems like most people in the fitness...
View ArticleHow to Prepare for Workouts – A Collection of Mobility & Warm-Up Routines
Warm-ups, like programs, are not made of good or bad movements. Sure, we need them to prevent injuries, but the exact methods and exercises within said warm-up can include a wide variety of practices...
View ArticleA Case for a High Rep Prep – Part 2
(To read Part 1 of this series, CLICK HERE) If you have a few contest preps underneath your belt, you are well aware of how decreases in performance can significantly affect the final look. The more...
View ArticleLongevity and Sustained Progress: The Big Picture
I covered longevity earlier this year, but I figured a good bump is needed every so often to reinforce the value of it regarding one’s approach to training. I’m sure if you’re a young intermediate or...
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How to Execute Linear Progression Using Dumbbells
Hey everyone! This is a Q & A from our Question Bank: QUESTION I’ve wondered how you could do linear progression on dumbbells, since the increments are bigger than on a barbell. ANSWER I’ll answer...
View ArticleThe Habits of Elite Athletes
The chicken, or the egg? Over the years I’ve noticed a distinct difference in the habits of elite and sub elite athletes. To expand the population size of my observation, the general mind set and...
View ArticleTraining While Under The Weather – Should You?
I’m sure at one time or another you have been under the weather and might have questioned whether you should be training or not. Of course, if you’re really sick where it’s just a struggle to function...
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A Case for Autoregulating Energy Intake During Gaining Phases
Before we dive into this topic, let me state a few key points first. Before attempting an autoregulated gaining approach, it’s critical to have previous experience meticulously tracking energy intake...
View ArticleWhy you have small…..
There are a number of reasons as to why specific body parts for specific people don’t grow as well as others. Many of you completely understand why things work out this way. But many of you out there...
View ArticleThis Old Dog Learns New Tricks! Football Programming Part 1
Stay in your lane! Professing to be an expert in any niche that you either have not already done at a high level or have a ton of experience in is never right. You are only fooling yourself and hurting...
View ArticleBodybuilding When You’re Not A Bodybuilder
If you want to build your body and you are, in fact, a competitive bodybuilder, decisions are easy. Goals are clear and simple paths can be set up to make the most out of your efforts, both in-season...
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