Are You Testing Strength or Building It? (Athlete Journal 16)
Week two of compensatory acceleration. Since the focus was speed, I kept most of my lifts around the same weight. Compared to last week, I
Week two of compensatory acceleration. Since the focus was speed, I kept most of my lifts around the same weight. Compared to last week, I
It’s all about speed, baby. After squatting heavy and often for three weeks, these next two weeks are focused solely on speed. I’ll be using
This week was a pretend meet, so I rested and did cardio as I typically have to cut weight on a week like this. As
The craziest thing happened this week: all of my lifts felt amazing! I typically have one day per week where I have a killer workout,
Another day, another dollar. This week was great. I was already squatting and benching so often before this training cycle that after my first week
And we’re back to the grind! This week was super tough, but before I get into the details, let’s recap where I am in my
With my last competition of the season in the books, it’s now time to reflect on this meet in order to improve before my next
Meet week! Let’s jump right into it. I made weight at 165lb and made sure to hydrate and eat before my first lift, as there
Crunch time! This was my last week of training, and the focus was on hitting my commands and picking out my attempts. Practicing your commands
The time has flown by faster than expected, but I’ve never felt better in the gym. This week I just want to look back on
The deload week has finally passed. My mind and body got a chance to relax, and I entered the gym as a Hungry, Hungry Hippo.
Deload. Taper. Unload. Backoff. Rest. Whatever you want to call it, it’s never a fun week. As athletes we don’t only grow and get stronger
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