March 2018 Week 1 - Day 2: Conditioning/Strength Circuit (increase in ba...
Increased the bar weight up to 175lbs for this week.
March 2018 Week 1 - Day 1: 10x2 SSB Close-Stance Box Squats (no bands, f...
Last week of box squatting before switching to block pulls for the next several weeks.
Feb. 2018 Week 3 - Day 4: Pause Floor Press 285x7, 315x2
More floor pressing & upper body assistance work. Chipping away.
Feb. 2018 Week 3 - Day 3: Squats up to 455x7 (Rep PR) then singles with ...
Continuing to move forward.
Feb. 2018 Week 3 - Day 2: Conditioning/Strength Circuit (over 1 minute t...
Really seeing a lot of improvement with these, and the goal is keep slowly increasing weight to get it up to 225lbs.
Feb. 2018 Week 3 - Day 1: 10x2 SSB Box Squats (switch to close stance w....
First week of closer stance squats in olympic shoes.
Peak Mental Performance Podcast — Auto-Regulation and How Personality Ty...
Mike Tuchscherer has been known for years as a large proponent of individualized training. Our conversation covers some great topics and advice for both lifters and coaches. No matter what type of training method you use, there are some good principles that you can apply to your training.
Feb. 2018 Week 2 - Day 2: Conditioning/Strength Circuit (Increase Bar We...
+20 lb bar weight increase from last week.
Feb. 2018 Week 2 - Day 1: 8x2 SSB Box Squats w. 380lbs (straight weight)...
Last week of this wave before switching to a closer stance.
Feb. 2018 Week 1 - Day 4: Pause Floor Press up to 295x3
Transitioning my main upper body pressing day to focus on floor press.
Feb. 2018 Week 1 - Day 3: Squats up to 500x3
Continuing to make good progress on Squat - been starting to consistently beat training rep PRs from when I was 225, while 205.
Feb 2018 Week 1 - Day 2: Conditioning/Strength Circuit (Beat time from l...
As soon as I get this bar weight under 10 minutes then the weight goes up again..
February 2018 Week 1 - Day 1: SSB Box Squats vs Bands (Week 2 of 3 in Wave)
Last few sets of these were definitely tough.
Week 18 Training Recap - Start of New Box Squat Cycle, Increase of Bar W...
Start of last week's Box Squat Cycle.
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Week 17 Training Recap - Final Week of Deadlift Cycle / Adding Back in B...
Some good momentum in this week.
Week 16 Training Recap - New assistance work changes and added 4th day f...
Some training week adjustments - Happy right now with the blend of simplicity and variety.
8-Week Base Building Program for Busy Lifters
This program requires minimal setup and equipment, includes three training days per week, and is designed for each session to be completed in roughly one hour.
Why I Didn't Compete in Fall 2017 & My 2018 Competition Plans
Update on health, finances, training, and when I plan to hit the platform again..
Week 15 Training Recap - Programmed Down Week after Back-to-Back Weeks o...
Winding back up for next week.
Why Your Current Training Success Isn't Actually from Your Current ...
While the current way you're training is certainly having an impact on your performance; what you have to realize is that when your strength performance is peaking in training, that is the result of 'realizing' the work you did in past training.
3 Tips to Help Kick off Your 2018 Training with Success
These simple but effective tips have made a huge difference in my training, and will help you kick off your 2018 training right..
Pilot Program with University Counseling: Mental Health & Exercise P...
New program that has some good potential impact for students this year.
Peak Mental Performance Podcast — Kava: The Stress-Reducing Drink That M...
After five years in the NFL, Matt Masifilo created a new method of kava production and founded his own company to help support its growth and use. His reasons for believing in the drink are many.
Catch-Up on Logs Pre-Holidays / Training Week 11 Recap
Catching up on the past few weeks of Training.
Final Weeks of Using Bands for Work-Up Sets / Week 10 of Current Cycle
Final Weeks of this Cycle before making some small adjustments.
Peak Mental Performance Podcast — Electrical Brain Stimulation for Athle...
Dr. Brett Wingeier is a biomedical engineer and neuroscientist who designed the Halo Sport device. In our conversation, we discuss the science behind transcranial direct current stimulation and its use for athletes.
Little Bump in the Road / Training Week Recap: Week 9 of Current Cycle
Originally was going to try and stick it out with the medicine I was on, but it was making things so much worse I cut it out early. On to the next option.
Training Week Recap - Week 8 of Current Cycle
Some changes took a toll on training this week, but that's the nature of the beast.
EP 19: "Transcranial Brain Stimulation for Athletic Performance&quo...
Can sending electricity into your skull actually help you get stronger?
Training Week Recap - Week 7 of Current Banded Cycle
Continuing to use bands for warm-up and down sets with success.
Kava: Ceremonial Drink Being Used by Athletes as Pain Killer
Awesome to see more alternatives to Opioids growing in popularity.
Week 5 Recap - HaloSport & Compensatory Acceleration Training Trial
Closing into final week of the 6-week test.
Peak Mental Performance Podcast — Brain Benefits of the Ketogenic Diet
In this episode, Dr. D’Agostino and I dig into one of the most popular dieting methods and its lesser-known benefits, as well as covering ketone supplements and athlete considerations.
EP 18: "The Science of Kratom: Benefits, Risks, & New Research&...
Everything you wanted to know about the herb Kratom, how it's used to treat drug addiction, it's risks, benefits, and what's next..
Week 3 Recap - HaloSport & Compensatory Acceleration Trial
Continuing to increase weight and/or rep counts from previous waves.
Week 2 Recap - HaloSport & Compensatory Acceleration Trial
Continuing to build some good momentum for a meet at 198.
EP 17: "Improving Athlete Stress Response & How to Use HRV"...
Episode 17 of the Peak Mental Performance Podcast
Week 1 Recap - HaloSport & Compensatory Acceleration Training Trial
First week is in the books are things are progressing well!
Resources for Aspiring Strength & Conditioning Coaches
These are some great resources to help you as you pursue your career as a Strength & Conditioning Coach
EP 16: "Neurological Effects of the Ketogenic Diet & Performanc...
Ketosis for Neurological Conditions, Performance Considerations for Athletes, and Exogenous Ketone Uses..
6-Week Training Experiment - Trans Cranial Brain Stimulation & Compe...
Going to try and maximize force production combining a couple things together.
Some Lifters You Can Learn a LOT From
Here are a few people you can learn a lot from as they work towards unique goals and document their journeys..
Hack Your Internal Clock for Improved Sleep Quality and Sport Performance
Getting stuck in the routine of a disrupted sleep-wake cycle can turn a top-tier athlete into a complete mess. Understanding circadian rhythms is the first step to avoiding this.
Training Week Summary / Continuing to Build the Base of the Pyramid
Keeping top set rep limits and low training maxes as I build things back up for a meet at 198 in the late Fall/Winter.
EP 15: "Tips for Evaluating Dietary Supplements" feat. Ben Har...
..Ways supplement companies trick consumers, understanding research doses vs consumer dosing, nitrogen spiking in protein powders, and more..
