Training
Endurance Training Should Closely Mimic The Sport
When training athletes for strength, focus on the quality of strength in the gym, not the actual sporting movement. Leave that for the field of
February 27, 2015
Training
General
Keeping Up with Current Research (Feb)
Research provides valuable insights for health and fitness professionals. If you’re a personal trainer, here are some recent findings to help you stay ahead of
February 23, 2015
Bodybuilding
The Joint-By-Joint Superset Routine
Here’s a superset routine that targets the entire body one joint at a time. It follows a split routine where the lower body is trained
February 23, 2015
Training
How to Taper in Strength Training
Unless a planned layoff follows a training cycle, you should always taper in the final workout by performing 30–50% fewer sets than the previous session.
February 19, 2015
Strength
A Universal Language for Strength Training
Much like writing software or music, strength training requires a universal language of program design. Trainers need a consistent prescription format to ensure consistent results.
February 10, 2015
Training
Is Occlusion Training Even Necessary?
Occlusion training, also known as blood flow restriction (BFR) training, involves restricting blood flow to working muscles during exercise to enhance muscle growth. While this
February 2, 2015
Training
Should You Train When You’re Sore?
In strength training, objective measures ultimately determine recovery. If progress has been made, then sufficient recovery has occurred. You’ll know by the first set: An
January 28, 2015
Articles
Everything You Need To Know About Supersets And More (Part 2)
Some guys seek size at any expense. They don’t care if their joints take a beating in the process. To them it’s “carpe diem,” seize
May 29, 2012
Articles
Modern Muscle Moulding: How to Gain Serious Size and Strength with Circuit Training
I love going through books written by iron-game pioneers. For every book I read from this millennium, I read at least one from the previous
April 26, 2012
Articles
Everything You Need To Know About Supersets And More (Part 1)
Over the years, various techniques have been advanced in strength training. Some have merit, many do not! Partials conducted in the strongest range for an
December 27, 2011