Sometimes, you are stuck lifting in your basement or garage with just a barbell. The big question in this scenario is almost always about squats.…
This is a basic template for training the deadlift with singles. Rest periods can vary from what is shown here. If the weight is moving…
About this program This bench program is by Pavel Chernishev and was translated by Pavel Tsatsouline in his book Power to the People Professional. Pavel…
What Is the Dynamic Effort Method? The Dynamic Effort (DE) method is a staple in many conjugate training systems. It involves lifting a light weight…
The Five-Pound Burial Effect A feature that some most female lifters have in common is that we can seamlessly rep out a clean set of…
My Experience with Menstrual Cycle Periodization Once a month, I forget how to lift. I can find myself failing with as little as 75% of…
I wanted to share this really simple 5/3/1 calculator. There are already a ton of good ones out there that will even draw out an…
Are You Intimidated By Undulating Periodization? At first glance, undulating periodization might sound like a high-maintenance pain in the butt with a lot of moving…
In a deadlift, the arms are like ropes and the hands are like hooks. If the elbow flexes, the weight will eventually pull it straight,…
This is a good morning variation where the concentric (rising) and eccentric (lowering) portions are broken up, completely unloading the weight at the bottom. With…
Finally! My long-term goal of a 3x bodyweight deadlift came together today. Taking 400 out of reverse bands felt easier than I thought it would.…
I was not going to write anything about the 20 Rep Death Squats experience here since it has been some time since I tried it,…