One of the beautiful things about training is there really is no right or wrong, just better and worse. I’ve spent the past few years experimenting with different programs and reading about different methods to get stronger. From what I’ve found, the best program for me has been quite simple to follow and flexible with
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A recent study evaluated the effects of dynamic stretching and static stretching against a control group (no stretch) on explosive movement drills after a 24 hour delay (Haddad, 2014). They tested subjects’ on 5 different jump tests and on their repeated sprint ability. The findings suggest that static stretching done 24 hours before a maximum
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Lifting Too Heavy Too Frequently Unfortunately, this was a lesson learned the hard way. Until competing in powerlifting, almost all of my training sessions for the past couple of years have consisted of one of the major three lifts (Squat, Bench, and Deadlift) working with weights 80% or higher of my 1 rep max. I
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