Category Archives: Basic Strength

6 Interesting Things About Strength

Posted on December 31, 2012 by EdR

by Tim Henriques – 12/26/2012Strength is a seductive temptress and I have no shame in proclaiming my love for her. But like anything in life that gets your juices flowing, to truly understand strength you must consider both the stuff … Continue reading →

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Sandbags For Strength

Posted on February 16, 2012 by EdR

by Matt Palfrey – 10/28/2011 Is the sandbag the key to elite strength and conditioning? Probably not. It isn’t a miracle tool and likely not the missing link between you and strength training glory. However, used properly, sandbags can certainly … Continue reading →

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Why You Need More Strength

Posted on October 17, 2011 by EdR

Why You Need More Strength by Chad Waterbury – 10/10/2011 In order to be powerful, you must be strong.Developing huge levels of muscle force takes a lot of maximal strength, but it’s only after you enhance your ability to quickly … Continue reading →

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Training Speed to Get Strong

Posted on August 29, 2011 by EdR

Training Speed to Get Strong by Eric Cressey – 8/22/2011Imagine two lifters standing near one another – each with a barbell loaded to 405 pounds on the floor in front of them.Assume these two are identical in every way – … Continue reading →

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8-Week Basic Strength Plan

Posted on March 21, 2011 by EdR

T NATION | 8-Week Basic Strength Plan 8-Week Basic Strength Plan by Tim Henriques – 3/15/2011 Sometimes, the answer is simply that you need to get stronger. Being stronger in the basic barbell lifts makes everything else you do in … Continue reading →

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