Programming.
General strength programming articles that do not fit the narrower tracks.
How Important is "The Pump" for Muscle Growth??
Got a great question this morning from one of my clients regarding "The Pump" and its importance to muscle growth.
5 Sport Specific Moves for BJJ
**This article was originally the content of an email I sent out to my subscriber list. If you are not currently a subscriber to my email list you might be…
Building Bigger Quads Without Heavy Squats
Before I start this brief article - let me throw out the standard pre-emptive caveat/disclaimer/whatever you want to call it. This is not an article about…
Building Training Volume for the Advanced Strength Athlete
My hope is that in this article I can help to simplify what seems like a very complex topic to many athletes and coaches.
Top Set / Back Off Set Programming
Not all programming strategies are complicated.
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.
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.
Pulling for Speed: A 6-week Squat & Deadlift Cycle
If you aren't an Olympic Weightlifter, but you love using the Olympic lifts in your training, then I think you'll love this training program.
Why You Have Small Arms (and how to fix it)
I get asked about arm training a lot. The questions started really ramping up last year when I started to get somewhat regular with my YouTube videos and…
Monthly Programming - Two Steps Forward, One Step Back
One of the simplest ways to introduce a trainee to the concept of "advanced" programming is through the Two Steps Forward, One Step Back model.
The Benefits of a Dedicated Back Day (why & how)
Introduction
A Simple 6-week Overhead Press Program (Get Unstuck!!)
This is a program I've been using with clients for a number of years, but haven't written much about it.
Deload Without Detraining
Deloads are something people struggle with.
Simple Deadlift Program That WORKS
Sometimes we like to outsmart ourselves with complexity, and often we wind up doing more work and more thinking than we need to, when less work will get…
Squat Q&A: Mechanics, Belts, & Assistance (Part II)
In Part 2 of this series we'll answer the all too commonly debated topic of lifting belts.
The Case for Front Squats (for non-olympic lifters)
Sometimes the strength and fitness world makes me laugh and shake my head.
A Plan for Annual Periodization (Part 2: June - December)
In Part One of this article we looked at a simple strategy to get back to serious training at the beginning of the New Year. We begin by easing back with…
A Plan For Annual Periodization (Part 1: January - May)
As we get closer to the start of the new year, there will no doubt be thousands of people around the globe who are sitting down to re-assess their goals…
What is Your "Why" In the Gym? (Must Read)
I'm not saying anything Earth shattering when I say that one of the biggest challenges that many busy adults struggle with is consistency in the gym. And…
How to Cycle Training Volume (Example Programming Model)
One of the most difficult tasks for an intermediate or advanced lifter is the management of training volume.
Deadlift Variations - What, When, Where, How
Everybody loves variety right? Sometimes variety is great for training, sometimes it's the death of your training.
How to Train Without A Plan
Everyone needs a plan. 99% percent of us like and thrive under structure. This is true whether we are inside or outside of the gym. Whether it’s our…
6 Reasons Why Your Training is Stuck (Part 2 of 2)
In part 2 of this series we'll take a look at 3 more reasons why people stagnate and regress in their training plans. Once again, in all 3 of these areas…
6 Reasons Why Your Training is STUCK (Part 1 of 2)
Ever been STUCK in your training program? Ever review your training log and realize that despite your best efforts, the last several months really hasn't…