Articles.
Training articles, programming notes, nutrition pieces, and archive posts from Andy Baker.
A Framework for Progressing Training Volume
In the late intermediate stages of training maintaining a somewhat high training volume is critically important for the strength athlete.
Conjugate Programming for Strongman
So in the last several articles we've focused a lot on how to program the conjugate method as it traditionally is used....for power lifting. Meaning focus…
Conjugate Programming in a Home Gym (Part 4: Dynamic Effort Squat/Deadlift)
In the final installment of this series, we'll talk briefly about how to perform the Dynamic Effort Squat / Deadlift workout.
Conjugate Programming in a Home Gym (Part 3 - Max Effort Squat/Deadlift)
(As a review of the Conjugate Method see this video: Conjugate Programming Overview )
Conjugate Programming in a Home Gym (Part 2 - Dynamic Effort Upper Body)
In part 1 of this series we looked at how to set up a rotation of max effort exercises and an assistance protocol using just the basic equipment of a…
Conjugate Programming in a Home Gym (Part 1 - Max Effort Bench Day)
Conjugate Programming is generally associated with lots of equipment - specialty bars, bands, chains, all types of machines, etc.
Zig Zagging Assistance Work for Strength & Hypertrophy
So lately I've been experimenting with a cool new protocol for performing assistance exercises.
Factors That Influence Training Volume (part 2)
In Part 1 of this article we addressed two relatively "big picture" items that can influence your training volume.
Factors that Influence Training Volume (Part 1)
Ah, the old volume discussion again. No other topic creates as much hand wringing and intense fervor in either direction as the volume debate.
Power Building the Back (Part 2)
There are many different ways to train the back and I've probably experimented with all of them over the years, both on myself and my clients.
Power-Building The Back (Part 1)
Growing the Back is a big challenge for many. Even among top bodybuilders, the back is one of the last body parts to really come into it's own.
5 Programming Tweaks for the Garage Gym Warrior Program
Without a doubt one of my more popular basic barbell strength programs is the Garage Gym Warrior Program
Re-Thinking Your Training Program on a Cut
"How do I make this program work on a cut?"
Standardize Your Movements! (How to Measure instead of Mask Progression)
Progression is the name of the game.
Heavy-Light-Medium Training & Hypertrophy
For those of you who have been following my writing for many years you know I'm a big fan of the heavy-light-medium training system. I"ve written…
The Evolution of The Training Split for Hypertrophy
It's pretty rare that a week goes by where I don't get an email from somebody with a question about adding muscle mass.
Progression, Volume, and Assigning Rep Ranges to Your Exercise Selection
One of the biggest changes I've made to the way that I program over the last couple of years (and even more so in the last few months) has been in the use…
Bigger Triceps, Less Elbow Pain
One of the most common questions I get from clients/members doing one of my power-building programs is....
Should You Squat/Bench/Deadlift If Hypertrophy Is the Goal? (maybe not)
Before you get up in arms and think that I'm all of a sudden "anti-Squat/Bench/Dead"...take a breath. The purpose of the article today is simply to get you…
Supplemental Work & Accessories on a Conjugate Program
Decided to write this today as a follow up to my last article which was just kind of a loose and incomplete summary about the conjugate method, how and why…
Programming with the Conjugate Method (my favorite features!)
There are a lot of things to like about the Conjugate Method. Over the last year or so I've really fallen in love with the method (again) for use with my…
An Easy Tricep Training Schedule
If you want your arms to grow you gotta train your triceps. If you want your Bench to move, you gotta train your triceps. It's true that the triceps get…
Training OCD - channel it the RIGHT way
In the spirit of not being OCD I’m gonna try and keep this article about being OCD short and to the point. This topic can easily get me off on a rambling…
New Product: The Basic Barbell Bundle (4 programs, 10% discount)
I wanted to give everyone a heads up that later this week I'll be offering 4 of my most popular training programs as a bundle for a 10% discount.