I ran this in ’94 and got about 100 pounds in three cycles, but I caution any of you who try this to put the squat and bench on maintenance, because the volume is brutal.

I made a list of people with informed opinions, from opposite ends of the country, with a wide variety of backgrounds. Their answers to these five questions demonstrate what is alike and what is different about their perspectives on training.

There are three types of people in the world of strength and conditioning — which one are you?

The primary question you should ask for your training is this: How can I get stronger while staying injury free? Maximize your results with these general rules.

The future success of your training program hinges on the inclusion of this one exercise. Don’t train without it.