Strength Training Articles and Programs
WATCH: Rapid Fire Table Talk — Military Press for Powerlifters, Grip, and Home Gyms
Have you ever eaten an entire box of Pop-Tarts in one sitting?
3 Tips for Coaching the Pull-Up
Coaches must strive to properly ensure a basic neuromuscular connection occurs through correct anatomical position, neurologic comprehension, and sensory awareness before attempting a pull-up.
WATCH: Alternating Band Tension Incline Triceps Extensions
Those chasing elite level power, performance, and physique development will take the most interest in Dr. Serrano’s special band manipulations during the set.
5 Ways You’re Screwing Up Speed Work
Commit too many of the mistakes I’m about to present to you and your training will result in zero results. You certainly wont be getting the desired effect of optimizing force development.
Improved Back Recruitment for a Bigger V-Taper
My program design was technically sound and my lifting technique was good, but my back still wasn't improving. This is when I turned to the study of anatomy and biomechanics.
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.
Five Bench Pressing Basics You’re Overlooking
Don't let the mass quantities of information fool you: the basics of the bench will never change. Follow them and you'll get stronger.
Breaking the 600-Pound Bench Barrier
My road to 600 can be broken down into two phases of training: the Raw Strength Phase and The Equipped Peaking Phase. Here's how I did it.
4 Powerlifting Trump Cards You Should Hold Onto
Just like a game of euchre, there is an optimal time to play these trump cards in powerlifting.
The Science of Variable Resistance
Bands? Chains? The strength curve? How can this data make you a better lifter and athlete.
Building Bigger Biceps — A Five-Step Guide
What was once a weak point has become a strength of my physique. Whether you're doing 'curls for the girls' or to help your front double biceps pose, here are five things you need to know.
An Updated Deadlift Cycle for Average Joes
This 16-week cycle is for gym rats who have been lifting long enough to have good technique but aren't interested in peaking for a meet.
10 Gifts for the Training-Obsessed Woman
The holiday season is here. If you're struggling to come up with gift ideas for a girl who places training as her top priority, look no further. I've got you covered.
16 Methods to Optimize Your Glute Ham Raise
We have known for years that the Glute Ham Raise (GHR) was regarded as one the best movements for the posterior chain (lower back, glutes, hamstrings and calves).
Just Load the Bar
Don't build a false sense of security by relying on bands and chains. Remember this fact: straight weight trumps all.
Matt Smith’s PR Westside Program
Out of 16 years at Westside, this is the program I used for my PR 1160 squat and 2673 total.
Tank's Top 10 Scariest Movements
For Halloween this year, I've created a list of exercises to haunt your athletes and send them crying for their mummies.
Training Around an Injury: Weak Point Troubleshooting
Consider what areas of the body are affected, analyze what lifts aren't improving, and come up with a plan for recovery. Now is not the time to give up.
3 Ways to Build Strength Off the Chest for the Bench Press
These are a few important components of building a big bench, starting with getting the bar off your chest as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Bodybuilder Back: A Different Approach
Incorporate these alternative back-training methods into your programming to build a bigger back and sharper V-Taper.
Add Bands To An Old School Assistance Exercise To Help Your Bench
Looking for a twist on an old classic to get your bench moving? Look no further
Molly Edwards' Tricep Circuit
Trouble locking out? Bigger triceps will help your bench and overhead press. Molly Edwards shows us how to develop them in a triset
Reverse Band Bench with Casey Williams
EliteFTS Pro Powerlifter Casey Williams goes through his reverse band bench workout.
Speed Bench with Jo Jordan
Double your bench press numbers by adding speed bench to your benching routine.
