As we progress our strength training, we change, and so does our programming. We have to refine our goals...
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The Many Faces of the PR: Programming for Data and Feedback
nick, , Articles, med programming, NSoleyn, Post Novice, programming, 0The One Rep Max (1RM) is the ultimate PR and, rightly so, receives the lion’s share of attention. A...
Matt & Scott developed the concept of Minimum Effective Dose programming (MED programming) through conversations on the podcast. Today,...
Matt & Scott developed the concept of Minimum Effective Dose programming (MED programming) through conversations on the podcast. Today,...
Test Your Might: When and How to Take an Unscheduled PR
nick, , Articles, intermediate, NSoleyn, Post Novice, 0There are some things to consider when you are thinking about an unplanned PR in the middle of a...
Pandemic Programming for Strength
nick, , Articles, MRosenberg, Post Novice, programming, strength training programming, 0Enter the year 2020, the pinnacle of “unexpected scenarios.” While the pandemic presented some compounding problems, life will rarely...
When to Step Back: Ramping Up Progress with More Recovery
nick, , Articles, Coaches' Corner, DShell, MED, NSoleyn, Post Novice, 0One of the first things we did with Dan's training was to take a step backward, moving him from...
You're no longer a strength training beginner: now what? While training's complexity increases for the post-novice, it does not...
Ultimate Guide to Bench Press Variations
dshell, , Videos, bench press, Post Novice, supplemental lifts, 0Struggling with Bench Press Weak Points? Different bench press variations fix different bench press weak points. Learn WHY to...
RDL vs Stiff Leg Deadlift: Details, Cues, and Programming
nick, , Articles, Coaches' Corner, MED, Novice Coach, Post Novice, rdl workout, stiff leg deadlift, stiff leg deadlift form, straight leg deadlift form, 0The RDL and SLDL are supplemental lifts for the deadlift. As compared to the full deadlift, they involve much...