Training
Time or Reps (Part 2)
Prescribing a specific number of repetitions is not always ideal in strength training. Sometimes, regulating time under tension (TUT) is a better approach than simply
June 24, 2015
Training
Training
Time or Reps (Part 1)
When it comes to strength training, sometimes it’s best to count reps, and other times it’s better to regulate time under tension (TUT). Here’s an
June 23, 2015
Bodybuilding
Get Your Training Out of the Toilet
When my wife and I bought a new home around 10 years ago, we knew we were going to spend a few dollars on structural
June 21, 2015
Training
Bench Press Warm-Up: Unlock More Strength With Plyometrics
As I discussed in my Warm-Up to Strength Training DVD, incorporating plyometrics before weight training can significantly enhance performance—if done correctly. Many top strength coaches
June 19, 2015
Training
Another Look at The Best Time to Train
I’ve written about the best time to train in the past, but here are some additional viewpoints from Russian and Eastern European authorities on the
June 14, 2015
Training
Feeder Workouts Do Not Enhance Recovery
Many experts have touted the benefits of low-intensity strength training following high-intensity work to enhance recovery. This type of training is often referred to as
June 2, 2015
Training
Let Me Give You a Complex
When spring rolls around, I encourage people to take advantage of the good weather and train outdoors. But sometimes, the weather doesn’t cooperate. When that
May 26, 2015
Training
My Balls Were Frozen!
Every year from May to September, I do a medicine ball circuit outdoors at least once a week. It’s a fantastic conditioning method that gets
May 25, 2015
Bodybuilding
The Pros and Cons of Detraining
Every year, many professional bodybuilders take an extended leave from training. They do this for a few reasons. The rigors of training and dieting to
May 24, 2015
Training
For Women That Fear Weight Training Will Make Them Inflexible
Weight training kills many birds with one stone—it improves strength, power, endurance, cardiovascular health, body composition, balance, and flexibility. Yes, flexibility! Many women avoid lifting
May 14, 2015