training
Explosive Dead Hangs
Clapping at the top of a pull-up doesn't make it explosive anymore than clapping in the bottom of a dead hang does.
Welcome To The Dungeon
You have to make the decision to turn your dream into a reality, take the first step and don’t let anyone hold you back.
The Ten Commandments of Athletic Development
Here are the ten commandments of athletic development as I see it, independent of which training system you've chosen to follow.
Metal Jack Shirt Review
I've worn a lot of bench shirts over the years and I can say unequivocally this is the best one I ever put on.
The Effects of Specialized Exercise Variables for the Purpose of Maximizing Absolute Strength on the Bench Press
The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between muscular overcoming, yielding, and holding during training for absolute strength on the bench press.
What I Learned from Running a Warehouse Gym, Part Two
In my first article, I detailed how two weeks coaching taught me more than all the books, articles, blogs, and papers that I’d read in the preceding year. These three weeks taught me just as much if not more.
Sticking Point Tips
Parallel systems train multiple skills simultaneously, and they progress mainly by manipulating volume, intensity, and technique as a way of teaching the body what to expect from a competition.
This Is How I've Always Done It!
As coaches, we need to stay on the cutting edge of the research and use it to guide and inform our practice rather than dictate what we do and don’t prescribe.
How to Land a Graduate Assistant Strength Coach Position
I wish someone had told me all this from the start.