Getting ready to build your gas tank for wrestling season? Before you lace up and start pounding pavement, check out this underrated alternative to the…
I wrote this template for people who are training at home with just a bar and plates. No squat rack, bench, dumbbells, or machines are…
Before adding new and fancy things to our training, sometimes the best thing we can do is strip it down and get back to basics.…
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…
The Russian Squat Assault is a milder version of the Smolov squat base mesocycle. It can be found (along with a ton of other great…
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 DAILY MAX SQUAT PLAN I worked up to either a top squat or front squat every training day, which was five to six days…
If you love maxing out (who doesn’t?), then here’s a programming option for you: So simple, it’s a wonder that anyone was able to come…
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…
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…
For experienced lifters, many of our technical issues could be lessened or resolved if we could be more focused on aggressively attacking weaknesses. Here is…
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…
By tying a light band around an arm or leg, you can turn a home/hotel room workout into a legitimate strength training session with effects…
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,…