General
Using the Pyramid Method
Wednesday, December 17th, 2008 | submited by: Nizar | Category: General | No Comments
1) On one hand, separating volume oriented and intensity oriented training phases is generally more effective than combining both hypertrophy and maximal strength work in the same training unit. This is true if the phases are sufficiently long. Example: 5 weeks of hypertrophy dominant work (70-85%) followed by 4 weeks of high intensity dominant training [...]
How much squat strength for jumpers?
Tuesday, September 30th, 2008 | submited by: Nizar | Category: General, Squats, Vertical Jump | No Comments
The Thinker on Half Squats
Saturday, September 20th, 2008 | submited by: Nizar | Category: General, Squats | 1 Comment
The Thinker with an interesting post on the safety and effectivity of half squats.
General Physical Preparation
Friday, September 19th, 2008 | submited by: Axel | Category: General | No Comments
The first stage of a periodisied training program usually consists of a form of General Physicial Preparation. This article explains the basic characteristics of GPP and contains a program outline for vertical jump training.
Hardgainer’s 101 (by Todd Wilson)
Wednesday, September 17th, 2008 | submited by: Nizar | Category: General, Size and Strength | No Comments
“No matter how much I lift and no matter how much I eat, I just can’t put on
weight.” - Any “hardgainer” in any gym in America.
Isometric Training
Monday, September 15th, 2008 | submited by: Axel | Category: General | 5 Comments
Isometric exercises, also known as static strength training, involve muscular actions in which the length of the muscle does not change and there is no visible movement at the joint (1).
In order to improve limit strength or explosiveness, isometric training in its various forms should never be applied isolatedly. However, it’s extremely effective in combination [...]
Mariusz Pudzianowski Strength Training
Monday, September 15th, 2008 | submited by: Nizar | Category: General, Videos | No Comments
The strong guy from Poland won his 5th world’s strongest man contest this weekend. Watch his leg and shoulder training!
“Every set, more kilo!!…I don’t know, twenty, thirty, fourty kilo more!” 
EliteFTS Boston Seminar Notes by Joe Trinsey
Monday, September 15th, 2008 | submited by: Nizar | Category: General | 1 Comment
Joe Trinsey attended the EliteFTS Boston Seminar and shared his notes.
Werner Günthör Training Videos
Sunday, September 14th, 2008 | submited by: Nizar | Category: General, Videos | 1 Comment
4 training videos showing the preparation of former world champion in the shot put, Werner Günthör, trained by coach Jean-Pierre Egger. Impressive strength and power!
Dr. Michael Yessis on Plyometric Training
Saturday, September 13th, 2008 | submited by: Nizar | Category: General, Vertical Jump, Vertical Jump Training Tips, Videos | No Comments