Category Archives: Strength training

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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20 Almost Laws of Strength Training

Posted on November 5, 2012 by EdR

by Bret Contreras – 10/29/2012 Gene Lawrence is a 73 year-old powerlifter who stays up-to-date with the writings and recommendations of his favorite strength coaches. Like many lifters, he finds the conflicting advice extolled by the various experts to be … 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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The New Rules of Strength Training

Posted on July 19, 2011 by EdR

The New Rules of Strength Training by Bret Contreras – 7/18/2011 I’ve just received word that I’ve been appointed the new President of the Strength Training Industry.As your leader, my first order of business is to address what I consider … Continue reading →

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Strong in the Stretch:5 Exercises for Size, Strength, and Mobility

Posted on February 28, 2011 by EdR

by Jeremy Frisch – 2/22/2011Step into a commercial gym around 5 PM any day of the week. Sure you’ll come across some “strong” people who can lift heavy weights, but if you take a closer look, it’ll become painfully obvious … Continue reading →

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3 Ways to Immediately Boost Your Strength

Posted on January 22, 2011 by EdR

by CHAD WATERBURY on JANUARY 21, 2011 Imagine this scenario. You’re sitting in the audience at a strength and conditioning conference, there to learn a thing or two about building bigger, stronger muscles, and the speaker calls you up to the podium. The … Continue reading →

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Neural Charge Pushups by Christian Thibaudeau – 12/16/2010

Posted on December 18, 2010 by EdR

Click on the links below to view the individual exercise videos. Neural Charge Pushups – OverviewIncline Plyo PushupClose-Grip Incline Plyo PushupDiamond-Grip Incline Plyo PushupPlyo PushupClose-Grip Plyo PushupDiamond-Grip Plyo PushupDepth Plyo PushupSide-to-Side Plyo PushupWhole-Body Projection Plyo Pushup There are additional neural … Continue reading →

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5 Ways to Get Stronger Without Lifting a WeightWorkout

Posted on November 4, 2010 by EdR

by: Cameron McGarr, C.S.C.S. Few men believe it, but you don’t need barbells, dumbbells, or machines to build muscle; in fact, weight-training equipment often inhibits the process. That’s because it requires you to be in a specific location, which might … Continue reading →

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The World’s Most Efficient Workout

Posted on November 3, 2010 by EdR

By: Greg PrestoMuscles are funny things. They respond to just about any type of training, as long as it’s hard and as long as it’s not the same damn thing you’ve always done. That’s the beauty of density training: It’s … Continue reading →

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