Hypertrophy.
Muscle-building articles, split design, exercise selection, and volume work.
Calves & Forearms - All Genetics or Train Them?
It's often said that Forearms & Calves are all "genetics."
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.
Lower Body Work on the Conjugate Program
Nobody ever really has any issues or complaints when it comes to upper body assistance work.
Sometimes Less is More (A Programming Lesson)
Working with a client right now on a Squat, Bench, and Deadlift program.....
2 Pros, 2 Cons of Push-Pull-Legs Routines
There is no such thing as the "perfect program."
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.
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.
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
Bodybuilding Work for Athletes - Useful or Useless?
We all know people who are all "show" and no "go", right?
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…
Sticking Points in Your Lifts? Probably Not.
Nothing is quite as frustrating as getting pinned in the rack by a heavy squat.
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.
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.
Why Some People Grow on Low Volume Training
I'll leave out generic "individual differences" for the time being.
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.
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…
One of My Favorite Fat Loss Programs
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Periodization for Hypertrophy Programming??
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A Very Simple 2-Set Deadlift Progression
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Standarize These TWO Things In Your Training Program
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Why Conjugate is King for Auto-Regulation
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Body Feeling Beat Up, Burnt Out? (What to Adjust)
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Biceps Pain While Benching? Quick Fix Guide
Probably one of the more common injury questions I get......
5 Tips on Volume Work for Deadlifts
Sometimes you just need more volume to progress a lift.