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Periodization Revisited

“I don’t have friends, I have thousands of acquaintances. No friends. I figured I had a wife and children.” –Charles Bronson Previously we wrote about athletic periodization here and here. We certainly aren’t taking the stance of the East European Olympic Lifting faction with macro and mesocycles, water cycles, motor cycles or menstrual cycles or…
Who is the Best Strength Coach?

Who would you rather have strength train your athletes. A world class powerlifter or Olympic lifter or simply anyone with the proper knowledge of strength training? That seems like and is a loaded question. Many might jump at the chance to have a world level lifter train their athletes. But should they? The answer is…
Isometrics and Alexander Zass

“There are some things that can beat smartness and foresight; awkwardness and stupidity can. The best swordsman in the world doesn’t need to fear the second best swordsman in the world; no. The person for him to be afraid of is some ignorant antagonist who has never had a sword in his hand before; he…
Dumbbell Deadlifts

By Dr. Ken Leistner One of the most difficult exercises that can be utilized to improve a lagging deadlift is the dumbbell deadlift. This is an infrequently seen movement because it is difficult to do correctly, and extremely uncomfortable due to the intensity with which it works the deadlifting muscles. Like all variations of the…
The Physiology of Strength

Download the PDF of the original book on Isometrics Looking for the straight truth on Isometrics, THIS is THE book to have. This is THE SCIENCE, and it was done the correct way as opposed to many of today’s bought and paid for “science”. Written by Theodor Hettinger, MD. of the Max-Planck Institut in Dortmund,…
The Athleticism Fairy

“Never go to excess, but let moderation be your guide. -Marcus Tullius Cicero Today I read a question of someone wanting to know… “In you guys opinions is Front squat the best exercise for speed & Athletic performance” Piss poor grammar aside, let’s get at it. Maybe since it was February 14th and the day…
Training Smart Over The Years

Kevin Richardson: What I Learned In 33 Years Of Natural Lifting And How It Can Help YouThis is loaded with good training information. You don’t need to spend hours in the gym each week. You don’t need to do any certain exercises, especially if they don’t work for you. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btuIefGbarU
Houston Texans Training Manual

This is from a long time ago, but the human body responds now as it did then. Also if you think you need “new science” you are wrong. This manual was put together by an NFL S&C coach, Dan Riley, not some useless influencer on YT.
A Poignant Comment On Squats

Still want to train your athletes like powerlifters and have them do low reps with heavy weight? Doctor Ken was right then and is still right today. Read on. by Dr. Ken Leistner I had a very enlightening conversation with the strength coach of one of the National Football League teams yesterday, one which further…
Benefits of Isometric Training

“Yet, regardless of which training protocols may be right or wrong, as health/fitness professionals our first responsibility is to the safety of those who have entrusted their health to us.” -Mark Asanovich, Strength Coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers The benefits of isometric exercises are not that well known. Sure people know that lifting weights…