Barbell Complexes and Deload Training

Ahh….
Time to deload this week.  As I mentioned in my last post, don’t be afraid of the deload.
I talked about being pretty busted up from the last session of last week.  I still am a little bit.  It must have been a good one, huh?
All that let me know was this was the right time [...]

The only way to get stronger…Under the Bar Experience

There is only one way to get stronger.
You MUST get under the bar.
Want to improve your squat?  Squat.
Want to improve your deads?  Deadlift
Need to improve your olympic lifts?  Snatch, clean, and jerk.
It’s that simple.  Spend the time to perfect the lifts at which you want to gain strength or improve your technique.
That’s precisely what today [...]

Barbell Complexes

This week is my deload week.  It couldn’t have come at better time as my intenisty and desire were starting to wain.  Deload weeks are crucial to recovery and rejuvenation.  I also use these weeks to experiment and practice.
I’ve been very curious about barbell complexes in the past.  I haven’t used them very often, mostly [...]

Full Body Training: Wk 7 - Day 1

Alright, last heavy week in this 8 week cycle.  It was time to get after it this morning with some heavy deadlifting.  I must say I’ve enjoyed this training cycle more than I originally thought I would.  I hadn’t hit full body sessions in such a long time I didn’t know what to expect.  However, [...]

No More Chicken Legs! Add these moves to your lower body training for new growth and strength.

You’ve all seen it.  You know, the guy in the gym that hits is upper body three times per week and trains his legs maybe once.
And when he does, it’s leg extensions and leg curls and calf raises!  This is also the same dude that bitches about his legs not growing!  Do me a favor.
DON’T [...]