No matter what lift you’re training or exercise you’re doing, you’re aiming to do 1 of 3 things: Lift as heavy as possible Lift a light weight as fast as possible Lift a moderate weight for moderate-to-high reps close to muscular failure These three methods were first outlined by pioneering sports scientist Dr. Vladimir Zatsiorsky, …
“[I]f you want to really build strength and muscle, you need to crush each rep as explosively as you can with perfect form. Lower the weight under control, but always lift each rep with maximal effort like you’re trying to blast it through the roof.” This is a direct quote from a past article I …
Box squats: the holy grail of lower body power? Or an antiquated movement that doesn’t live up to the hype? Well, it depends who you ask, but the first two installments of this series weighed the pros and cons of using box squats in a strength training program. Let’s look at them side by side. …
