At this point in my life I intend to be a lifetime lifter. I do not mean by this that I want to be a competitive lifter for my entire life. I have never been a competitive lifter, nor do…
An outlier is a term used by scientists to refer to something that lies outside of the norm. A person who is over 6 feet 8 inches is an outlier because they are not normal in terms of their height.…
Be open-minded! Anyone who wants to discover the best type of training for themselves must have some degree of open-mindedness. The opposite of an open mind is a closed mind that is not open to training ideas that might lead…
Stay tight! This is the advice that you will hear from a lot of lifting coaches. Of course, it is good advice because if you relax under a heavy squat or deadlift, you could suffer a disastrous injury or simply…
Strength training has benefits that go beyond just getting stronger. Athletes often find that they can throw better, kick better, run faster, and jump higher when their strength improves. This article will focus on the benefits of strength training to…
Lazy reps, slow reps, forceful reps, and explosive reps; these are the types of reps that were discussed in the last article. Lazy reps are never good, but the other three type of reps can be beneficial when used correctly.…
Many lifters never really bother to consider that not all reps are the same. If you want to be specific, you can place reps into different types and be aware of what type of reps provide you with the most…
Richard Hawthorne is a phenomenal powerlifter. He didn’t get that way over night. I am sure he is naturally talented, but he still had to put in the time to gain the strength necessary to hit a 650 pound deadlift…
What have I learned after trying an endless amount of weight training methods over several decades? This biggest lesson is that the most predictable reliable gains come from being able to identify my personal capacities for strong training and training…
If you have done any reading about precision point training, you will probably notice that I often mention the importance of maintaining a steady even rep pace. Why is this important? Because as long as you can maintain a steady…
