Several weeks ago, I wrote a blog that addressed different variations of squats. Out of all the squat variations discussed in the blog, my favorite is the straddle squat. Others call it “the straddle lift.” The exercise is shown in…
My personal preference for a workout schedule is to settle on a consistent amount of sets, reps, and intensity level that can be repeated from workout to workout. My way of deciding upon the amount of intensity is to repeat…
Cheating on exercise form produces inferior results. If you don’t do a weight training exercise right, the right thing never happens. Powerlifters must learn the art of positioning their bodies to lift the most weight. In contrast, bodybuilders must learn…
Occasionally you will hear someone talk about cheating in regard to the manner in which a person performs a weight training exercise. The meaning of the term, “cheating” can vary according to the philosophy of the lifter. When training with…
The best powerlifters are often very precise about the exact manner in which they perform their reps. Eric Spoto is a perfect example of this. When he performs a set of reps, he lowers the bar very carefully to start…
The ability to maintain a smooth nonstop lifting motion can be used as a means to evaluate how heavy you should go when working up to a heavy single rep during a training session. Russian powerlifters often adhere to the…
The Goal of Phase Potentiation Phase Potentiation is a term that some lifters use when their goal is to design different training phases in which each phase boosts the training effects of the next phase. The key is to know…
A lifetime learner is someone who is willing to embrace the process of learning over the course of a lifetime. When it comes to things like tying my shoes, I’m not so concerned with being a lifetime learner. I learned…
Perfect bench press reps are made up of perfect form, powerful-forceful lifting, while maintaining the same speed and stopping the set before there is a compromise in any of the qualities just listed. If you lift like this on a…
Not all lifters are the same in regard to the rep speed they use. Rep speed may vary from super-fast explosive reps to super-slow reps. Those who practice super-fast explosive lifting usually do so with fairly light weights for the…
