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STRENGTH SENSEI BOOKSHELF Developing Explosive Athletes By Dr. Bryan Mann, CSCS, SCCC “I feel the need…the need for speed!” This popular line from Top Gun is also the motivation for the book Developing Explosive Athletes: Use of Velocity Based Training in Training Athletes. In its 4th edition, Dr. Bryan Mann’s book discusses a strength training […]

STRENGTH SENSEI BOOKSHELF The Best Exercises You’ve Never Heard Of By Nick Nilsson If you agree with Charles R. Poliquin’s idea that variety is key to developing maximum muscle mass and superior athletic fitness, Nick Nilsson has just the book for you! Giving credit where it’s due, Bill Pearl’s Keys to the INNER Universe set

STRENGTH SENSEI BOOKSHELF Facts and Fallacies of Fitness A science-based look at the world of athletic and physical fitness Before getting into a sales pitch about what Facts and Fallacies has to offer personal trainers and strength coaches, you need to know about the remarkable achievements of its author, Mel Siff, Ph.D. Siff was a

STRENGTH SENSEI BOOKSHELF Jump Attack by Tim S. Grover A best-selling workout designed to improve jumping ability and overall power While the 40-yard dash and 100-meter sprint may be considered the ultimate tests for testing sprinting speed, the vertical jump stands alone as the standard for measuring jumping ability. And a one-stop shop for learning

STRENGTH SENSEI BOOKSHELF Muscular Development Magazine A look at one of Charles R. Poliquin’s favorite bodybuilding magazines The Strength Sensei was a muscle magazine junkie. Although much of the content in popular magazines could be considered junk, he was always able to find hidden jewels that he shared with his followers. One of these magazines

STRENGTH SENSEI BOOKSHELF A New Direction in Calves A classic book on rethinking lower leg training If you want to sell articles and books about bodybuilding, focus on those teaching you how to develop the arms, chest, back, and shoulders. Charles R. Poliquin capitalized on this idea and wrote several books and countless articles devoted

STRENGTH SENSEI LEGENDS Bill Pearl (1930-2022) A tribute to the inspirational life of a bodybuilding legend Bill Pearl left us on September 14, 2022, at age 91. Many remember him for his athletic accomplishments that put him in the discussion as the G.O.A.T. during his peak years. Many remember his work as a trainer, mentoring

STRENGTH SENSEI BOOKSHELF Seeds of Deception Jeffrey M. Smith’s shocking discoveries about GMOs “The agency [FDA] is not aware of any information showing that foods derived by these new methods [GMOs] differ from other foods in any meaningful or uniform way.” The Food and Drug Administration made this official policy statement on May 29, 1992.