One of the most frustrating periods for a lifter is hitting a plateau. You could be training diligently but suddenly you hit an invisible wall where the weights don’t budge anymore. It’s during this time where lifters start seeking new training method or tools to blast out of this rut. Fortunately there’s a solution, here’s [...]
I had originally had this article published on Juggernaut Training Systems a few years ago but I wanted to bring this back since the information is still relevant You’re working out like never before to prep for you next power lift/strongman/CrossFit/whatever event. Your program calls for you to operate at 85% of your 1RM today [...]
Contrast Training is a concept where two biomechanically similar movements are paired to enhance the performance of the second exercise of the pairing. The theory behind this training system suggests that the contractile history of a muscle influences subsequent muscle contractions. As a result of high levels of muscle activation in the previous contraction, [...]
Traditionally, the basis of strength training programs has been built around the One Rep Max (1RM). The 1RM provides a quantifiable number to prescribe %1RM loads to periodize a program in hopes of consistent gains. A flaw of this method is that our true 1RM number can fluctuate based on a host of variables over [...]
Exogenous ketone supplementation has gained popularity as a dietary aid and exercises performance enhancer. The organic compound, beta hydroxybutyrate (BHB) is a key metabolite present during ketosis and is commonly found in ketone supplements. Elevated serum levels of BHB have been associated with satiety and fatty acid oxidation which has made this a popular dietary [...]
I’m a big fan of efficiency when it comes to exercise selection for a workout or training program. Basically, I gravitate to exercises that give you the most “bang for your buck”. I want to choose exercises that develop as many facets of athleticism in the shortest amount of time at the gym. This has [...]
CrossFit incorporates many facets of athleticism like strength, power, speed and endurance. As the sport has progressed we’ve seen an evolution in the athletes with regards to these attributes. CrossFit games data show that male and female athletes have consistently added around 15 lbs to their Olympic lifts each year. As these power numbers have increased there’s been [...]
creatine Creatine is one of the most researched sport supplements around. Creatine has been shown in studies to improve power, maximal strength, muscle growth and sprint time. For some it sounds almost too good to be a true, a safe and legal supplement that can help you get bigger, faster, and stronger. Find out how creatine [...]
-A big mistake many lifters can make is assuming their 1RM doesn’t fluctuate and failing to adjust accordingly. This results in suboptimal training sessions that stagnate progress. - Adjustments can be made to intensity, volume, frequency, exercise selection, and rest intervals. -Use tools like RPE, technique rating, velocity trackers, and heart rate tracking to guide [...]
For your chest muscles to really grow you have to train with a focus on hypertrophy. There are various ways to induce hypertrophy but some of the most effective involve inducing metabolic stress to the muscle and time under tension. In fact some studies have shown that low load high volume resistance training can induce [...]
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