I recently posted an article about the 20-rep breathing squat– an oldie but a goodie from the golden era of bodybuilding. What happened next just confirmed what I have been seeing in the gym and in my courses: trainees complained via emails that it was almost impossible to get to 20 repetitions. I’m sure for […]
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What serious athletes need to know about training this powerful lift By Strength Sensei CP Publication Date: 1996 It doesn’t matter if it’s not the best upper body exercise. It doesn’t matter if it may cause pec tears and shoulder injuries. A big bench press – no, an awesome bench press – that’s
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Often people ask me for gym recommendations in specific cities/countries. Those communications range from colleagues to guys who run protective details. The guys asking are always 40 plus in age, as they value where they train, and come from an era with a large emphasis on the growth mindset. I just got an email
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We live in a toxic world, and this toxicity affects androgen levels at an epidemic level This is reflected in the air we breathe, the water we drink and the food we eat. But it is also present in the products we consume and we have at least some level of control over this. What
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More tips on how to keep your strength training programs on the right track By Strength Sensei CP Publication Date: 1987 In my previous article, I discussed five errors strength coaches often make with their athletes. If you avoid those errors, your athletes will enjoy a significant competitive edge over their competition. To
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I have received a lot of questions lately about training programs on the website or in my ebook Arm Size and Strength: the Ultimate Guide. This is obviously a concern, as methodology is critical to the effectiveness of a program. Otherwise, you can just pile up exercise and call it a workout. But as I
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5 Common Mistakes in Strength Training Are your strength training programs on the right track? By Strength Sensei CP Publication Date: 1987 Coaching traditionally deals with our experiences and mistakes; therefore, a negative approach to teaching is sometimes practical. Regardless of your knowledge of strength or power training, chances are you’ve committed one of
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Publication Date:October 1995 Charles on Speed Skating A look at how the best speed skaters in the world train Few American speed skaters will recognize the name of Canadian strength coach Charles Poliquin, but the athletes who strength coach Charles Poliquin has trained reads like a “Who’s Who” of the sport: Chris Witty, Kevin Scott, Christine
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