training
Staying Motivated With No Chance of Winning the 2016 USAPL Raw Nationals Championship
We often find ourselves swimming in a sea of excellence, chasing the purple dragon of someone else’s achievements. That's not how to become a champion.
Breathing IS NOT Bracing
A hot water balloon and a balloon for a child's party can both be filled with air, but that doesn't make them equally strong or stable. This is how you need to think of your training.
WATCH: Wendler's UGSS Presentation — Programming Layout for Youth Athletes
The first step to having a good program is following a training outline that balances every need of the athlete.
WATCH: Simple and Effective Training for the Recreational Athlete
This presentation is directed towards the recreational athlete with the goal being to provide simple and effective tools to improve performance, reduce injury, and improve general levels of fitness.
The Absurd Effectiveness of Simplicity
Young strength coaches, go back to the basics to improve your athletes' performance.
Manipulating Acute Variables in Training— A Guide to Building Lean Muscle Mass Using Variation
If you're training under a Conjugate System, variation is your key to success. Let's talk about the two acute variables that you should use to your advantage: exercise variation and equipment selection.
6 Things I Learned About S&C When I Moved from College to High School
After 15 years at the collegiate level, I didn't think I had anything to learn from high school. I was wrong.
WATCH: Table Talk — The Widowmaker Squat Challenge
A high-rep squat set is a MFer challenge, there's no doubt about it.
Four Traps to Avoid When Starting Conjugate Training
Using the Conjugate Method has been one of the most rewarding and fun things I've ever done, but it requires ownership and a tenacity to keep looking for answers. Here are four things to avoid as you begin your quest.
WATCH: Wendler's UGSS Presentation — Training Standards and Injury Management for Kids
In this video, the second part of his presentation, Jim goes into detail about both the mental and physical aspects of training kids.
Deadlift Training for the Strongman
For strongmen, the deadlift is many times just a a tool, not a factor itself. Your routine should reflect this.
Building the Bench, Piece by Piece
This article gives you the 12 best exercises to build mass in the necessary areas for a stronger bench press. Body-part by body-part, exercise by exercise, it's all here.