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The Strength Sports Training Program

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine — Sat, 27 Mar 2021 13:49:48 +0000

It’s an eternal argument – which strength sport creates the best athletes? Powerlifters are incredibly strong, but they tend to focus exclusively on the big three competitive lifts. Bodybuilders have huge muscles but are often more show than go. Olympic lifters are fast and powerful but specialize entirely in the Olympic lifts. Strongman competitors are […]

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The Best Power Exercises That Aren’t Olympic Lifts

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine — Tue, 01 Dec 2020 13:42:30 +0000

If you play sports, or even just want to be as physically capable as possible, muscle power is critical for optimal performance. Power is your ability to generate force quickly and is also known as explosive strength. To understand power, think about doing a heavy squat and a squat jump where you try and jump […]

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The Bulgarian Squat Method (Program with Spreadsheet)

Chris Stone, PT — Fri, 06 Nov 2020 13:52:42 +0000

There is an abundance of training programs out there designed specifically for the beginner and intermediate lifter. However, for the more advanced lifter, finding a training program or structure that will is demanding enough, can be difficult. This is partly due to the fact that highly conditioned lifters and athletes tend to need greater training […]

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Olympic Weightlifting Guide and Beginner’s Program

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine — Wed, 16 Sep 2020 11:28:51 +0000

Olympic weightlifting is the original strength sport. Before powerlifting and bodybuilding were officially recognized, Olympic lifting was a popular activity. There are two official Olympic weightlifting disciplines, the clean and jerk, and the snatch. Both of these moves involve lifting a weight from the floor to overhead, albeit with very different techniques. There used to […]

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Three Deadlift Workout Programs To Enhance Strength and Performance

Chris Stone, PT — Fri, 07 Aug 2020 12:27:34 +0000

There are a vast number of resistance training exercises in existence. However, there are few that compare to the might of the deadlift. Consider the vast demands that the deadlift places on the body, a large transformation can be expected, providing training is consistent. Although there is potential for positive changes, many lifters struggle with […]

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6 Week Soviet Powerlifting Program For Optimizing Performance

Chris Stone, PT — Tue, 28 Jul 2020 15:45:49 +0000

When it comes to strength training and strength sports, Russia has built itself quite a reputation. Over the years, their athletes have greatly benefited from ground-breaking training methods devised by Russian professors and sports scientists. As a result, many top strength sport athletes are Russian. One hugely influential professor by the name of Yuri Verkhoshansky […]

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