Category: Programming for Strength Gain
Top 10 Personal Trainer Tips for Strength Training
1. The most important factor in strength training is intensity of load. This is strength training, after all. So the goal is to…
READ MOREThe Corridors of Strength: Take new clients from zero to hero
The following is a guest post by Geoff Girvitz. If you’re in the business of helping people, your job has just as much…
READ MOREWhat the Hell is a Strength Coach Anyways?
“What type of clients do you want to train?” I ask, already knowing the answer. “My passion is in sports, so I want…
READ MOREThe Max Muscle Interview with Brad Schoenfeld
Today I decided to change it up a bit. I wanted to get some great tips for packing on muscle so I called…
READ MOREWhy You Should Never “Just Give a Workout”
“X” walked into my office nervously. Well, his name wasn’t actually X but I’m going to call him X because I don’t want…
READ MORE3 Steps to Results Based Program Design
The following is a guest post by Bret Contreras. Over the past six months as a personal trainer, I’ve really stepped up my…
READ MOREAll About by Bret Contreras 2X4 Strength
Bret Contreras 2X4 strength training program is finally available. It took the guy a while to finish up his template program for strength…
READ MOREHow to Use Weight Training as a Tool to Stop Wasting Time in the Gym
Many myths exist regarding weight training. For instance: Weight training will make you muscle bound and inflexible. If you train heavy with slow…
READ MORESorry to Disappoint, but Muscles Don’t Get “Confused”
Most lifters typically start out with a 3-5 split training program where each muscle group is trained once per week. For example, Monday…
READ MOREHow To Improve Grip Strength With These Top Exercises For Hands | thePTDC | how to get a stronger grip
Imagine a client is doing a set of deadlifts. They reach the fourth or fifth rep and you start to see the bar…
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