Just because strength training concepts have funny names doesn’t mean they have to be complicated. One that gets thrown around a lot that seems complex but really isn’t is undulation. To put it simply, undulation means changing the sets, reps and load of a lift each time you do that lift within a certain period of …
Coaches and lifters love to argue over minutia and quibble over semantics. There’s probably some validity to every training method out there. And there’s probably some valid criticism for each one, too. Some training methods, therapies and remedies probably don’t do much good, but don’t do any harm either. And if we can agree that …
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When programming for the main barbell lifts, I typically prescribe either straight sets (multiple sets at the same weight/RPE, e.g., 5 sets x 5 reps @ 8 RPE) or a heavy top set with backdown sets (e.g., 1 set x 3 reps @ 9 RPE, then 2 sets x 3 reps @ 90% of top …
Single leg exercises suck. There’s no two ways about it. They’re awkward, clunky and leave you gasping for air AND unable to climb stairs for days at a time. But exercises like lunges, split squats and 1-leg RDLs have their place in many programs as a way to keep the hips and lower back happy …
