Strength
Amanda’s Strength Journey: From 4 to 12 Chin-Ups!
Chin-ups are one of the most challenging yet rewarding exercises in strength training. Back in 2021, Amanda could only complete 4 chin-ups (read here). With
December 23, 2024
Strength
Strength
Stomp Your Feet Before A Heavy Lift
A great way to wake up the central nervous system before a heavy lift is to stomp your feet. I picked up this tip from
February 2, 2021
Strength
Break The Inertia To Get Stronger
Inserting strategic pauses when lifting weights is a great way to break the inertia and heighten muscular involvement. In particular, pausing in the bottom position
July 30, 2020
Strength
The Not-So-Famous DeLorme Scheme
If I asked what the most popular set/rep scheme in strength training is, most people would respond with 3 sets of 10 reps. It seems
January 15, 2017
Exercise
Females, Chains, and Wave Loading
Weight lifting can have a significant effect on bone density, but only if the weights lifted are “significant” and are supported by the spine, not
November 24, 2016
Strength
3 Warm-Up Methods for More Strength
Here are three ways that you can trick your nervous system for more strength: 1. An advanced warm-up strategy involves the process of postactivation potentiation.
August 25, 2016
Strength
Six Methods for Instant Strength
Wouldn’t it be nice to pop a can of spinach and have instant strength just like Popeye? Well, I’ve spent years researching the subject of
December 22, 2015
Strength
Questioning The Russian Approach To Size And Strength
Q: In your article The Russian Approach to Size and Strength mentions “decrease the load by 5% each set” in one section while in others
October 8, 2015
Strength
Train Strength and Power on the Same Day or Alternate Days?
Is it best for athletes to perform strength and power training on the same day or on alternate days? The answer depends on the goal.
May 7, 2015
Bodybuilding
The Best of Both Worlds
Here are two common questions in the strength world: You’ll find experts on both sides of the debate, but the truth is that any stimulus
April 9, 2015