strength

Interesting Dan John post this week on his blog arguing the case for simple and relatively low volume work: I quote: "We need the increases in strength, hypertrophy and mobility that come with proper strength training. The amount needed to do this is far less than most people think. The...

Fellow Students of Strength, For the last 3+ years I've been focusing primarily on bodyweight skills for several reasons (lots of moving, living 45+ min away from nearest gym, etc.), but this past week I've gotten a membership at a local fitness studio, where I can finally start practicing...

After experimenting with different training methods over the years, I’m thinking about going back to the sub maximal set based methodologies. Last year I followed HIT principles which promised muscle gains with a one set to failure performed once a week. Unfortunately, my results are very poor...

I’m currently recovering from high intensity workouts and looking for a new way to train. Here are some of my questions: 1. Which energy systems are used/developed in PTTP 2x5 routine? 2. Is this program enough for building “general endurance/work capacity”? 3. Do I need to supplement this...

Some 5-6 years ago I left a background in Powerlifting to concentrate fully on calisthenics. With this I cut weight from 252lbs to around 196 and felt much better for it. Over the last few months I have fell in love with KB's and this now makes up the bulk of my training. Strength is my current...

Generally in the strength world we assume that all-else equal an individual is better at any given physical activity, whether it be wrestling or digging up dirt with a shovel for hours, the stronger he is; unfortunately all else is never equal. Men with impressive lifting abilities can be...

Hey! With Gratitude, i wanted to share the programs that got me from: Depression, weed, drinking, vid games to FIT, sober and strong In JUST 1,5 years The programs: Mindset, lifestyle: Blog – 3 Impact Training Stronglifts 5x5: StrongLifts 5x5: The Simplest Workout To Get Stronger Elliot's...

If you had to choose only two exercises to specialize on for the most gains in return, what would they be? For myself: DEADLIFTS & 90° PUSH-UPS. Deadlift develop the pulling musculature alongside powerful hips while 90° Push-ups work the entire shoulder girdle and arms through an immense...

Comrades, would you kindly share your thoughts about the following training template. I really like the idea of mixing training modalities and implements, especially calisthenics and kettlebells. Even more I like it after reading "Calisthenics for iron domination" by Aleks Salkin. So, below...

Which should be done first OAPU or PISTOL? Its stupid but I remember reading something from Pavel about how its better for overall health (he had some good reasons) if you do one of these before the other. which should be done first? thanks guys

Ever since Naked Warrior, Ive wondered; should you do one arm one leg push ups on one side then the other? or should I do one day of ‘right arm left leg’ then ‘left arm, right leg’ the next day? and when I’m not working a particular arm or leg, I'll practice tension (e.g. the feedforward loop)

Ok, so here is the program: Even Easier Strength and here is my question: What bodyweight exercise should I choose for this program?

Hi, I´m a 17-year old soccer player from Spain and I want to become elite. I want to have the best possible fitness/form for soccer. I want to be bigger, really explosive, strong and have endurance to bear the 90-minute matches. I don't know exactly where to start and I don't want to fall into...

I love to do weighted dips, I feel that nothing works better on my chest and they were a major part of my training program. but I would now like to improve my one hand kettelbell press. how could I combine these two movements in one program (in military press i want to increas my 1 RM and in...

If you had only one way of gauging how strong someone is, what would it be? I was thinking either grip or lower back. I know many old time Soviet coaches would measure sprinter and Olympic lifter's potentials via the hypertophy of their lower back. If you have a trench running down your spine...

Do you find when doing minimal PTTP programs such as bench and deads leave one prone to shoulder injuries down the road? Do you guys buy into the rotator cuff/shoulder imbalances madness?

Food is a vital factor for health and endurance. Food is the nourishment of the body. A healthy body performs better. Also, the more fit and lean you are, the better you will perform. A helpful way to stay lean (as too much fat or muscle weight can be more of a hindrance) is through...

So for my next PTTP cycle, I have decided on using the Deficit Snatch Deadlift (squat style). No other lift destroys your back and legs like this one. Poetry in Motion 6 | T Nation Anyways, I need a good pressing movement to compliment this lift. Preferably one with a lot of carryover to other...

So I consistently hit a ton of deficit deadlifts. This was from studying Dmitry Klokov as he says it's the most bang for buck lift anyone can do. There are however too types I notice, the high hip, stiff-legged version targeting mostly back and then the low hip, bent-legged version that includes...