How to Train for Mass With Chins and Dips
Training for mass without barbells is tricky business. I designed this program to create mass with chins and dips. It’s a serious strength program for the upper body.
Our New Chief SFG Instructor: Brett Jones
Ladies and gentlemen, I am proud to announce our new Chief SFG Instructor — Brett Jones!
Should You Train Your Slow Twitch Fibers?
Cutting-edge Russian research tells us every type of athlete, from marathoner to powerlifter, has a lot to gain from training slow twitch fibers.
Okinawan Strength: Developing the “Iron Body”
The martial arts embody a particular set of strength principles. We have investigated some of these techniques in the lab and the training room. Here are some thoughts on Okinawan strength and developing an iron body.
Marine Corps Training and the Raider Project
Here is what the Marine Corps does and does well when it comes to physical training, and also what we can do to thank them for their heroic efforts.
From Simple to Sinister: Waving Volume on S&S
You may want to start “waving” your volume in the manner of Soviet weightlifters. Studies have documented the greater effectiveness of “waved” training for experienced athletes.
An NFL Strength Coach, the Kettlebell, and Elite Athletes
When I first met Pavel, when I was a rookie NFL strength and conditioning coach facing questions and challenges, he forced me to decide what path my future would take.
Balance…With Priorities
I always divide my year into four training periods to maintain balance. This year, I’m going to try something different. For the first two periods, I’m doing Simple & Sinister.
The Pause That Comes Before a Successful Press
I failed the half-bodyweight press at my SFG Level II re-certification. Then I changed two things and re-tested successfully. Here are those two things.
What the Hell Effect Military-Style
Somewhere in central Iraq, I stopped in my tracks. “What the hell?” I had read about this phenomenon many times but was not sure if I believed it. I did now.