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Hypertrophy.

Muscle-building articles, split design, exercise selection, and volume work.

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Calves & Forearms - All Genetics or Train Them?

It's often said that Forearms & Calves are all "genetics."

Power-building · Sep 8, 2025
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When NOT to do "Max Effort" on Max Effort Day

In Conjugate Style programming, when we talk about "Max Effort" work, we're almost always referencing heavy singles.

Power-building · Sep 1, 2025
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Lower Body Work on the Conjugate Program

Nobody ever really has any issues or complaints when it comes to upper body assistance work.

Conjugate · Aug 25, 2025
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Sometimes Less is More (A Programming Lesson)

Working with a client right now on a Squat, Bench, and Deadlift program.....

Conjugate · Apr 13, 2025
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2 Pros, 2 Cons of Push-Pull-Legs Routines

There is no such thing as the "perfect program."

Power-building · Mar 24, 2025
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Simple & Healthy Diet for Recomp or Maintenance

Writing diet articles is tricky because there truly is no one size fits all approach that works equally well for everyone.

Nutrition · Nov 25, 2024
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When is "One All Out Set" Enough?

Got asked a great question on my Forum today about using the approach of "one all out set" for hypertrophy purposes.

Power-building · Jul 16, 2024
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Coming Back After a Long Lay-Off

This article was copy and pasted from my Private Forum for members of my online coaching group. Reposting it here for all to see.....Andy

After 40 · Jun 28, 2024
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Bodybuilding Work for Athletes - Useful or Useless?

We all know people who are all "show" and no "go", right?

Power-building · Jun 6, 2024
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Conjugate Programming in a Garage Gym?

Because the Conjugate Program allows you to do everything under the Sun (in theory) then a perception is often created that you NEED to do everything under…

Conjugate · Sep 18, 2023
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Sticking Points in Your Lifts? Probably Not.

Nothing is quite as frustrating as getting pinned in the rack by a heavy squat.

Power-building · Sep 2, 2023
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Splitting Up Your Leg Training Days - How, Why, When

As a beginner, I can't really make the case for having 2 distinctly different leg sessions per week. As an intermediate or advanced lifter I definitely can.

Hypertrophy · Aug 14, 2023
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Volume Work for Older Lifters (3 Tips for Better Recovery)

How do I ____________ after 40 is probably one of the most common questions that I get.

After 40 · Aug 7, 2023
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Why Some People Grow on Low Volume Training

I'll leave out generic "individual differences" for the time being.

Power-building · May 1, 2023
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When & Where to Use DC Rest-Pause Sets

For those of you who have been following my work for the past several years, you know I'm a big fan of DoggCrapp Training.

Power-building · Mar 20, 2023
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3 Non-Deadlift Variations to Improve Your Deadlift

As we said in Practical Programming for Strength Training - " the best assistance exercises are those that mimic that parent lift in both performance and…

Power-building · Mar 12, 2023
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One of My Favorite Fat Loss Programs

(This article was originally an email sent to my mailing list on 3/9/23. Sign up on the homepage to be added to my mailing list).

Nutrition · Mar 9, 2023
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Periodization for Hypertrophy Programming??

( The following was originally an email sent out to my subscribers on 3/6/23. If you aren't on the mailing list, you can join by filling out request form…

Hypertrophy · Mar 6, 2023
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A Very Simple 2-Set Deadlift Progression

Before you get started reading this email in its entirety it might be a good idea to read this (or read it later, but it's still a good idea to read it):

Power-building · Feb 27, 2023
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Standarize These TWO Things In Your Training Program

The following was originally an email broadcast sent out to my exclusive mailing list. If you aren't on the list you are missing out on a lot of free…

After 40 · Feb 18, 2023
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Why Conjugate is King for Auto-Regulation

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Conjugate · Dec 5, 2022
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Body Feeling Beat Up, Burnt Out? (What to Adjust)

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Nutrition · Nov 28, 2022
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Biceps Pain While Benching? Quick Fix Guide

Probably one of the more common injury questions I get......

Power-building · Nov 25, 2022
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5 Tips on Volume Work for Deadlifts

Sometimes you just need more volume to progress a lift.

After 40 · Nov 14, 2022