“Success is blocked by concentrating on it and planning for it. … Success is shy — it won’t come out while you’re watching.” – Tennessee Williams So it’s been awhile since I’ve put up a reader question. Usually I wait until I get multiple questions on the same topic. Squatting (or, more specifically, the lack… [More…]
Another Autoregulation Example
“He only profits from praise who values criticism.” – Heinrich Heine In the clip below, I have another autoregulation example for you. Lesley trains clients along side me at our Efficient Exercise Rosedale studio and, as you’ll see in the clip, she’s one tough customer. This is some footage from one of our most recent… [More…]
1/22/10, Doin’ the Deadlift Wave – the TTP Way
In the most simple of terms, a “wave” (as it applies to weightlifting), is any rep grouping/template that aims to take advantage of the well-known temporary physiological adaptation known as post-activation potentiation. Standard waves are figured using percentages of the trainee’s 1RM in the particular movement. This method of set/rep load determination – while probably… [More…]
What, Exactly, Constitutes “Strong Enough”?
“Arriving at one goal is the starting point to another.” – John Dewey Franco Columbu, movin’ some serious iron… I receive something like the following, or a close variant of this type question, quite often – it’s probably the second most common (right behind, “dude, how do I get swole?”) training-related question I field –… [More…]