Is it Possible to be Small and Strong? There’s no doubt that muscular size is a bonus that works in your favor for getting as strong as possible. Is it possible then to be small and strong? It appears so…
High intensity training and high intensity interval training are both quite common. The term, “High Intensity,” is a supercharged term that would seem to require the type of determination and effort that will surely bring success. Bodybuilders were the first…
Doing warm up sets in a proper manner is absolutely critical for long term weight training success. If I had to point to one of the biggest villains for ineffective training it would be messing up when it comes to…
Training for Strength and Testing for Strength If you are going to test your strength on a regular basis during your workouts, I suggest learning to do so by testing what I refer to as training thresholds (and precision points).…
Training for Strength vs. Testing for Strength One powerlifter hit the nail on the head when he said, “There is a difference between training for strength and testing for strength.” In this article, I am going to focus on…
Progressing at a Realistic Rate This is the fourth and final part of a training series on Keys to Consistent Strength Gains. The focus of this article is on progressing at a realistic rate. Our current culture is fixated on…
In the last article, I discussed that your body’s primary goal for gaining strength is to make it easier for you to lift a given weight. Your body will consistently achieve this goal under two conditions. The first condition is…
The last article on Keys to Consistent Strength Gains Part 1 stressed the importance of training thresholds, which I also refer to as precision points. When you use training thresholds, you will train hard enough, but not too hard, and…
Key #1: Train Hard Enough, but not too Hard A huge key to consistent strength gains over time is understand how to train hard enough, but not too hard. If your training lacks precision in terms of the amount of…
The squat is foundational exercise for building strength. Assuming you don’t have any issues in your knees, hips, legs, or back that would prevent you from squatting safely, it is a great exercise that benefits not only your strength, but…
