Training
Three Squat Antagonists
A great way to structure strength training is by pairing antagonist (opposing) body parts or movement patterns. This method helps increase range of motion, promote
May 4, 2015
Training
Training
Posture Improvement Through Strength Training
In this article, we’ll explore how strength training can improve posture. I won’t bore you with why so-called “ideal” posture is important—you can read my
April 30, 2015
Training
The “Advanced” Variable Recovery Training System
For those who have read my article The Variable Recovery Training System, an advanced version exists. The routine is exactly the same as outlined in
April 19, 2015
Injury
Do Not Ice After Resistance Training
If you think the anti-ice movement is gaining steam, you’re right! Here’s a recent study on the topic: Does Regular Post-exercise Cold Application Attenuate Trained
April 13, 2015
Training
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
Training
Strength Training And Muscle Fiber Distribution
Dutch exercise physiologist Dr. Jan Voss was one of the early researchers of muscle fiber types. As part of his research, Voss performed numerous muscle
April 5, 2015
Training
Wave-Like Loading For Athletes
For volume training with intermediate and advanced athletes, legendary strength and conditioning coach Al Vermeil recommends wave-like loading when performing squats and presses. Too much
March 28, 2015
Training
Athletes Play Dynamically and Should Train Dynamically
Too often, research based on pathological populations is extrapolated and applied to healthy individuals. One common example is static core endurance training. Here’s an excerpt
March 22, 2015
Exercise
Women’s Pull-Up Study: What Were They Thinking?
The article Why Women Can’t Do Pull-Ups in The New York Times Magazine raised many questions—most notably, what were the researchers from the University of
March 15, 2015
Training
A 4-Month Plan for Size and Strength
I’ve taken an undulatory loading model and combined it with a conjugate approach to create a 4-month plan that targets maximum strength, power, hypertrophy, and
March 2, 2015