To Every Season: A Simple Way to Structure a Year of Training

Just like pitchers take time off pitching (or should) and runners should take time off running—kettlebell athletes should take time off certain lifts or patterns. Here's an outline of a year of training.

How Plan Strong Programming Empowers the Weightlifter

Using Plan Strong programming gave Mira new strength - and the edge she needed to win a silver medal at the USAW Masters Nationals Weightlifting Championships.

How to Train for Mass With Chins and Dips

Training for mass without barbells is tricky business. I designed this program to create mass with chins and dips. It’s a serious strength program for the upper body.

Extreme Specialization for the Real World

Unless you’re prepared to give up your life, then the Bulgarian system isn’t for you. But here's a way to apply extreme specialization to your deadlift in a more realistic manner.

A Guide to Intelligent Circuit Training

Here are the basic principles behind well designed circuit training, and why circuit training can be a valuable tool in the process of creating the athlete.

How to Build Your Slow Fibers Part III

Attempting to combine FT and ST training for all major muscle groups is a different ball game. Before you jump in head first, here is what you need to consider.

Balance…With Priorities

I always divide my year into four training periods to maintain balance. This year, I’m going to try something different. For the first two periods, I’m doing Simple & Sinister.