HIRT for Hypertrophy
While working with Pavel Tsatsouline on endurance protocols (e.g., Hybrid Power Conditioning Program, StrongFirst for Crossfit, HIRT), we discovered some interesting side effects of some
While working with Pavel Tsatsouline on endurance protocols (e.g., Hybrid Power Conditioning Program, StrongFirst for Crossfit, HIRT), we discovered some interesting side effects of some
Your feelings don’t matter! That is, your subjective feeling of the effectiveness of a workout is not important as what science tells us is important
The one-handed Hardstyle swing is a great tool that builds explosive strength, powerful grip, and impressive glutes. Although the same benefits can be found in
Photos courtesy of Bev Childress At Breaking Muscle, we have some great authors discussing many programming ideas and fundamentals of training. For the beginner to the seasoned
The waiter’s walk might be one of your best tools to build shoulder stability and strength. A waiter’s walk is performed by simply holding a
The kettlebell swing is a fundamental skill that is great for beginner to advanced athletes. It has almost magical properties, in that it increases strength
“Everyone loves the Turkish get up. Except me. But they are so darn good for me I do them anyway. I do 20 per week
I recently shared a few of my go-to programs for endurance and strength. When combined, these programs will take you about an hour a day
Last week I covered a simple endurance program that creates an anabolic environment to prime you for strength training. This week we’ll cover the most
High-intensity training provides the foundation for many modern training programs, but often what is done in research is not translated to practice. For example, the
Strength coaches like complex movements that recruit multiple muscle groups. These movements are closer to athletic skills and may transfer to the playing field better
Recently, some gym owners have dropped their CrossFit affiliation and evolved into different facilities. Part of the reason for their transition is that CrossFit has
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