4-Week, 3-Day Hypertrophy and Strength Block
I, along with most of my clients, don't have time to train 4x per week. So, I wanted to share an example of what a progressive four-week, three-day block could look like for you if you're having the same weekly time crunch.
Glute Training for Meatheads
Training to get Instagram-worthy glutes is just as much for the guys as it is the girls. Not only will your backside look better, but working on your glutes might help out with knee and back pain, too.
Resistance Training for Youth Lacrosse Athletes
I introduced my daughter to resistance training a couple of years ago. This August, we ramped up the training with two weekly sessions and speed training. This article details some excerpts from the resistance training portion of our program.
Training for Strongman in a Commercial Gym
Most strongman competitors I work with don't have a strongman gym nearby — but they do have a commercial gym. This 4-week program will help just about anyone in that all-too-common situation.
Don't Peak Too Soon: Strongman Training 2 Weeks Out
You have to learn that 2 weeks before the competition, you aren't going to get stronger. All you can really do is screw things up. Don't lift 1RMs; instead, deload or train with lighter weights. You want to peak at the competition, not in training.
The Vault: Do the Stuff You Suck At
Do you ever wonder where your weak points come from? What to learn how to overcome them? This FREE resource is for you...
Personal Training Through Pregnancy
I've trained around 10 women during their pregnancies, and my keys to success have been keeping open communication and making sure I'm setting a good movement and pace with my clients.
Alwyn Cosgrove's Rest-Pause Program
This program was based on a study that burned 450% more calories post-workout than a traditional workout. Are you ready to feel the burn?
Alwyn Cosgrove's 4-Week Program for Busy Times
We get that training is a top priority for most of our readers, but we also understand that life is messy and complicated. School and/or work can get in the way of training. It's not realistic for training to come first all the time, which is why this realistic program was made.
12-Week Strong(wo)man Program for the Off-Season
This month's featured program is great for those who've recently finished training for a contest and are getting into the nitty-gritty of off-season training. It'll keep your gains coming in at a steady pace, improve your base strength, and help you peak while training for your next contest.
The Power of Bodyweight Training
Resistance is resistance, no matter from which source it comes. When you do a push-up, your body doesn’t just go, "What, he's doing a push-up? Nah, I ain't growing."
5-4-3-2-1 Program for Size and Strength
This program aims to take advantage of periodizing training frequency by training one lift five times per week, one lift four times per week, one lift three times per week, one lift twice per week, and one lift once per week.
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.
Building Aerobic Capacity with Barbell Conditioning
The concept is simple but undergoing this challenge will feel anything but easy.
The Pyramids of Giza: A Prowler Challenge
This three-part competitive conditioning challenge will leave you searching for a puke bucket. Can you handle it?
16 Week Strength Training Program for Ultra-Marathoners
Athletes get banged up over the years through training, especially for high-endurance events. How do you factor in all these variables when programming to keep your clients healthy , competitive, and injury free?
The Scariest and Stupidest Exercises to Do This Halloween
They're brutal, spine tingling, and puke evoking. You might even consider trying one of these workouts this Halloween weekend. If you do...good luck.
Jump Higher and Run Faster with Contrast Training
The application of contrast training uses powerful synchronized activity to produce stronger, faster athletes. Use these practical guidelines to increase maximum power.
Programming for Rugby Inside Backs
These strength and performance methods for positions 9, 10, and 12 maximize individual player abilities on the field and produce more capable athletes.
8-Week Off-Season Figure Training Plan
This program reveals the approach I use for bringing up weak points between shows without neglecting the necessary foundation for all competitors.
4 Weeks To Bigger Arms
A very simple four-week training block to put some size on your arms, help stabilize your basic lifts and increase overall strength.
Hang On: The Al Caslow Deadlift Program
This is the original deadlift routine Alwyn Cosgrove drew up for Shawn Frankl after he stalled in the mid- 700s.
The C-2 Training Program
With this program, each mesocycle (aka 3 weeks/microcycles) focuses on a different portion of a muscle action. In other words - This will make you STRONG(ER).
























