A post for people who need a way to focus their time in training

Do you faff about in the gym?

 

Morning All,

 

While some don’t, the alarming majority do.

 

Not to mention in their faffing they simply cause feeling tired, rather than any form of meaningful progress or quality work.

 

Now while total volume (overload) is the main driver of most things progress related, there has to be some attention given to quality as well.

 

Keeping in mind that we want to get the most out of every gym session, there are many ways to do it, we shall look at two that have you working against the clock.

 

1 – Time Block & Rep goals

 

2 – EMOM (every minute on the minute)

 

Both have their uses to send a jolt of new life in to stagnant training.

 

Each also works on the principle of manipulating the Density/Work Capacity in your training (doing more quality work in the same time limit or getting the same amount done in far less time).

 

Time Blocks & Rep Goals (TB-RG)

 

Easy to create and even easier to apply.

 

Simply take a total number of reps you wish to achieve with a specific weight, then set a time limit in which to achieve those reps.

 

If you hit the reps in the time it may be prudent to increase your load on the exercise, yet say the reps were not hit in the time then this simply means you stay at that weight until you hit them.

 

Example: Squat x50 reps x140kg in 15min

 

🤗

 

EMOM

 

One way in which I have found this to work very well is with one exercise and a rep range to work in, that way you have a goal and definitive way to show when it’s time to progress the weight.

 

Example: Press x3-5 reps x50kg EMOM x15min

 

If the first time you do this you hit solid 3’s for all 15min, great, stay at that weight and aim for a mixture of 3 & 4’s, eventually you will hope to he hitting 5’s each min for the entire time. Once this happens increase the weight and start the process again.

 

😁

 

This style of training can also be very beneficial for those short on time that need focus.

 

You may find you can pair tow exercises in an A1/A2 fashion quite easily in the TB-RG, and while it’s not impossible to do in the EMOM it’s not the most optimal.

 

Here is an example of some 30min sessions (main work set, you’d have a warm up/warm down either side and perhaps some remedial work of say 2-3×15-25 reps for weak areas of postural work which may give you a total 45-60min session).

 

TB-RG: 30min (using agonist pairings for extra nastiness)

 

Pull Day –

 

A1 – Trap Bar Deadlift 50reps

A2 – Chin Up 50reps

 

Push Day –

 

A1 – Overhead Press 50reps

A2 – Dips 50reps

 

Leg Day –

 

A1 – Squat 50reps

A2 – Hamstring Curls 50reps

 

EMOM 2x15mins

 

Pull Day –

 

A1 – Deficit Deadlift 3-5reps

B1 – Pull Up 6-8reps

 

Push Day –

 

A1 – Push Press 3-5reps

B1 – Incline Press 4-6reps

 

Leg Day –

 

A1 – Squat 3-5reps

B1 – RDL 4-6reps

 

There are almost limitless exercises and variations you can do, just make sure you cover the full complement of human movement: Push-Pull-Hinge-Squat-Loaded Carry

 

Enjoy,

Ross

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Three important lessons you can learn from athletes & apply them to your life.

Morning all,

 

It’s fair to say we admire athletes.

 

Not simply for the way they can bring people together with their astonishing achievements or world record breaking efforts, it’s also because they’re humans, just like us.

 

They might be faster, stronger, more dedicated and generally better in every aspect, however they’re still human 😂

 

As such here are three things you can take away from them and apply to your life for the better.

 

1 – They do what they need to do regardless of how they feel.

 

Athletes don’t make excuses, not really, they just get on with the task as hand, unlike you.

 

Nothing stands in their way of achieving their goal, now before you start saying “I have a job, house etc etc”, did you know that until they make it BIG, so do they.

 

The difference is that they kept moving forwards, even when life problems cropped up, they still struggled on.

 

This is a lesson you’d do well to listen to and apply.

 

2 – They always have a plan.

 

Now this plan might not be of their of imagination, it might be something of a coaches/mentors design.

 

The point is this, the have one and as such also have answers for when the plan starts to fall apart or needs adapting.

 

Average people don’t have a plan, they try and wing it, unsuccessfully I might add.

 

If you can’t create a plan yourself, don’t stress, ask someone for help, get yourself a mentor/coach, in the long run it will be worth it, trust me.

 

If you want people to put their faith in you, you must also eb willing to put your faith in others.

 

3 – There is only the next mission.

 

Now I could have used the word goal, however goal is meek because everyone has a goal, several in fact, of which many go unachieved.

 

Athletes have a mission, one that is fuelled by a passion and drive that is above and beyond what many can comprehend.

 

They just do things because it’s just what they do.

 

It’s all they know.

 

Taking a page out of this book and developing your own indomitable spirit is something that would benefit you in a multitude of ways ranging from more conviction in your decisions to an unwavering resolve to stick with something, for better or worse.

 

If you take these simple lessons and apply even on to your life, you’ll be several steps ahead of a great many people, just have some faith in yourself and do it.

 

Bonus lesson – They know when enough is enough.

 

Now it would be great to think that we can overcome any limitation, any barrier, break any & all plateaus, however that is just not true, it’s a fools dream.

 

This also relates to being at the top too.

 

Even the worlds best athletes know they have limits that they will not exceed, this is where they have a large support network of coaches, mentors, friends and close family to help them see the perspectives that they might be blind to themselves.

 

Sometimes a dream might just not be in your grasp, however that doesn’t mean you give up entirely, you just accept that enough is enough and rather than giving up, you refocus and look towards the next mission.

 

You might be the one to do it all and change the world, even with such an achievement there will be a limit to how long you can stay their, int he end you will need to accept enough is enough and step down.

 

Just like a world champion that retires so the new blood can come through, they don’t disappear, they just change their place in the play and become the mentor/coach.

 

Giving up never did anyone any good, however neither did trying to achieve something that was never in their reach to begin with or holding on to a glory longer than they should.

 

Learn to accept what is, what isn’t and what will never be.

 

Smile at these things, embrace or let them go.

 

All glories must fade, enjoy them while you can and let go when you must.

 

Enjoy,

Ross

1/2 a kilo per session = long term progression

Half a kilo each session.

 

That’s all you need to add to the main lifts.

 

Devilishly simple, some may even say dull, yet super effective.

 

It give your body plenty of time to master the weight.

 

You will not miss any reps (well, you shouldn’t if you start at the correct load).

 

Here is how it’s laid out:

 

Main lift:

 

– Working set/rep options 2×5, 3×3, 5×2

– Warm up sets are as needed

– Pick a large compound movement e.g: Squat, Press, Deadlift, Chin etc

– Rest 3-5min

 

Loading & Progression:

 

– 2x5x70%, 3x3x75%, 5x2x80%

– Add half a kilo to the main lift each session without fail, hence the low starting weights.

 

Accessory work:

 

– 1-3 lifts depending on your time available

– 2-3 sets

– 6-25 reps

– Loading will be dictated but the reps chosen

– Rest 1-2min

 

Split:

 

– Legs/Push/Pull

– Hit each every 3-5 days ideally

 

This can last for months and months and months, I’d change up the accessory lifts every 2-3 weeks to keep things interesting, however the main lifts can be milked for all they are worth as it will take 20sessions to add 10kg to the weight you’re starting at.

 

Avoid the temptation to rush.

 

That’s it.

 

Nothing fancy, however it works very well for developing strength skill, your accessory work will give you either a bolster on strength, hypertrophy, fat loss etc depending on how you plan those.

 

Enjoy,

Ross

Did you achieve your goal this year?

New Years Eve…

Time to wave goodbye to 2017 in style.

Well, more like a blurry mess of alcohol fuelled rage.

Then it’s 2018 and all those goals that didn’t get achieved can be forgotten and new ones can be written down.

A little tip for your resolutions –

Write them out by hand in 300 words or less.

This will take less than 5minutes to do and hopefully give you some accountability.

In this 300 words you want the following:

– What the goal is
– Why you want to achieve it (feeling/emotion)
– The good behaviour you need to achieve the goal
– How you will make lifestyle changes to achieve the goal
– Which methods you will use to track your progress
– Time targets

Once you’ve done this print 3 copies.

One to be placed somewhere at home you will see it everyday.

One to be given to someone your trust to help you stay accountable.

One to be kept on your person at all times so you can give yourself a reminder of why you’re making a change.

By doing this little task you will give yourself some more accountability.

The funny thing about goals that people never tell you is that for them to actually stick, they have to give you an insurmountable amount of pleasure that can’t be drowned out by the pain of change.

Yep, people fear change because it’s painful.

All that aside, it’s in your hands now, it’s your play, try not to make it a tragedy.

Happy New Year 🙂

Ross

Three things you don’t do that you should

Been away for a few days.

 

Did you all miss me?

 

….

 

Of course you didn’t hardly anyone reads these posts anyway 😂

 

Morning All,

 

There are a lot of underrated exercises out there.

 

The reason most people won’t do them is because they’re hard, put simply.

 

Not to mention everyone is caught up in doing all the standard isolation/mirror muscle work.

 

3 such movements that will literally change how your feel and perform are:

 

– Kettlebell Swings (Kettlebell snatch when you know it)

– Turkish Get Ups

– Loaded Carries

 

Let us take at look at all three, their benefits and how you can apply them in to your training.

 

Kettlebell Swings –

 

If you know me you’ll know I love these because they load your posterior chain, teach you how to hinge, improve your grip strength, VO2 max and are great for posture too.

 

Once you have the adequate skill requirements I would advise moving on to the kettlebell snatch, it offers all the same benefits with the added bonus of anti-rotation and shoulder stability/strength/ROM+Health.

 

They’re not easy when done properly.

 

That said, you should have them in your workouts, especially if you work at a desk.

 

10-20min per day will be enough to literally change your life.

 

Turkish Get Ups (TGU’s) –

 

A great way to warm up and start your workouts because they will mobilise and activate pretty much every muscle in your body.

 

They’re easy enough on paper, however once you start doing them and progressing to a heavier weight you’ll find this soon changes.

 

Balance, core strength, coordination, mobility, strength and most of all fun, that’s what TGU’s will be to you.

 

You might think that simply standing up and then reversing that movement is easy, you’re welcome to think that, even if it is incorrect, 😁

 

On a serious note, 10min of alternating side TGU’s as a warm ups will change how your workouts feel and make your body feel 10times better, or at least 7 times better.

 

If you want challenge in the 10min block aim to do 3 TGU’s consecutively before swapping arms.

 

Lastly we have a favoured movement of Strongmen the world over.

 

Loaded Carries –

 

Want to strip fat? Loaded Carries.

 

Want to build some muscle and an impressive back with an iron clad grip and legs that won’t buckle when the going gets tough? Loaded Carries.

 

Want to build mental resilience? Loaded Carries.

 

These are literally one of the most under utilised movements and it shows.

 

In daily life we are always having to pick things up and having to take them from point A to B, yet when people go to the gym the sit or lay down to move things.

 

Madness.

 

Did you know that in an idea world you should be able to carry your own bodyweight at least 100m?

 

^^ Okay, that’s not an absolute thing, however it’s a good test of your strength.

 

Picking things up and wandering around with them is primal and one of, if not the most effective movement/exercise you can do, especially if you’re short on time.

 

You have many various of loaded carries, you can hold something close to you, by your sides, over your head, one by your side one over head, with bars, bags, dumbbells, plates, anything, just pick it up ann move with it.

 

If you want to make yourself robust and strip fat, try doing 10-20min of carries at the end of your usual workout, trust me, you won’t regret it.

 

If you don’t do these three things, you should.

 

They will make you feel healthier and help protect your from injury.

 

If all you did was Swings (or snatches), TGU’s and a variety of Loaded Carries, you’d be strong, conditioned and look pretty dam awesome too.

 

Give it some thought.

 

Enjoy,

Ross

The beauty of the ‘3-5’

Morning All,

Over the years I’ve encountered many a confused lifter.

Often all seeking the holy grail of programs.

You know the one, it is fun, constantly appealing to their ever changing whimsical attitude and allows them to live/eat the way they always have and get the results they desire.

Sadly like the real grail on the pure can attain this.

For the rest of us, the ‘3-5’ can and often is enough.

What is it?

Something adapted from years of old and is the brain child of experience, anecdotal, evidence and application.

All you need do is…

– Train 3-5 days per week
– 3-5 sets of 3-5 rep
– Using 3-5RM
– Resting 3-5min between
– Hitting 3-5 exercises each session
– With a body part frequency of every 3-5 days

Progression is very easy too, here is an example:

– Session 1 = 3x3x5RM
– Add 1 rep each session until you hit 3×5
– After this add 1 set and do 4×3
– Build to 4×5
– Repeat until you hit 5×5, then add weight to the bar and start over at 3×3

You can do this until 5×5 isn’t sustainable on that lift, then simply change the lift variation and begin again, simple.

You’ve also got the progression options of

– Reducing rest
– Adding a day (if you’re doing 3xPW, which is where you soul start)
– You can do 3 days on 1 day off and build up to 5 days on 1 day off (changing your training split).
– Changing the specificity of your training

The idea of ‘3-5’ is to show you just how easy training can be.

You could choose to do the 3×3 progression described above for a 3 lifts and have the other set at 5×5 for accessory work, there is so much variation and potential.

EG: 3×3 Prog = Front Squat, Push Press, Snatch Grip Deadlift

^^ Those might be in a Pull-Push-Legs rotation, meaning you’ve got 2-4 other lifts you can do on those days using 5×5 for accessory lift, if we took the DL day you might do the following:

DL – 3×3 prog
Chin Up 5×5
Barbell Curl 5×5

^^ The 5×5 can change session to session IF the deadlift is the main focus, be bold of the same exercises no more!

This is something so simple and effective that people will ignore it.

It is of course not the only training method in the world, there are literally thousands and they all work.

I could go on however I feel I may end up leaving some more confused, I apologise for my rambling.

If you’ve got any questions on this pop them below, I’d love to answer them.

Enjoy,
Ross

5 exercises you’re not doing that will change your life.

 

In the modern age the mentality of training is heavily influenced by body building.

 

Now don’t get me wrong, there’s nothing bad about this, however not everyone wants to be one, some want strength, others want performance and a few just want to move better and enjoy life.

 

Give the influence of BB’ing most peoples training is constructed around open chain isolation exercises.

 

Again, nothing wrong with this, however there’s so much you than you know.

 

The 5 movements below will literally change your life in the following ways:

 

– Add slabs of lean muscle

– Build strength

– Increase mental fortitude

– Strip fat

– Improve movement patters (mobility, flexibility etc)

 

Be prepared, chances are you don’t do these at all.

 

1 – Clean & Press

 

2 – Turkish Get up

 

3 – Loaded carry (farmer walk, bear hug, overhead hold, sled drag, prowler push)

 

4 – Rope climbing (or climbing in general)

 

5 – Front Squats

 

Why these 5?

 

Apart from he fact people don’t really do them I will list some benefits in correlation with their number:

 

1 – Explosive power & strength

2 – Full body coordination, improved ROM, stability, strength

3 – Conditioning (strip fat), strength, stability, mental toughness, power

4 – Helps you climb trees to get down your kite

5 – Strength, stability, ROM, posture

 

Now there is one movement that you may feel also needs to be in there and I’d agree, the deadlift should be in there as well.

 

6 – Deadlift – snatch grip variation especially :3

 

You’d be surprised the body you could build doing those exercises, however many of you won’t because they don’t fall in to the norm and fit the status quo, shame.

 

If you’re one of those who has the courage to brea away from the norm here’s a protocol you can use to make that change you’ve been looking for –

 

*Number to correlate*

 

– 5-25 total reps per movement (1,2,5,6)

– 80% + 1RM loading

– 10-20min total distance covered (3/4)

– Train 2-5 times per week

– Session length 45min tops

– Track everything and aim to progress where you can

 

Seems simple, however you have your movements, you can choose to do them with dumbbells, barbells, kettlebells, odd objects and much more.

 

Just aim to break the norm if you really want to get some results.

 

Enjoy,

Ross

6-10 week protocol to a new PB for you & your clients – new twist on a classic.

If you’re not interested in hitting some new PB’s, that’s cool, feel free to skip reading this.

Let’s say you are interested though, keep reading.

Below you’ll find a simple protocol to help you improve on one or multiple lifts.

This is not something you’d find in body building very often, it’s for people who chase strength.

The information in question is a favourite of many a Russian athlete oddly enough and one I’ve done many times to hit new heights.

I first learnt of this from reading older writing by Dr Fred Hatfield, if you’ve not read any of his books you should, they’re amazing resources.

As you may have guessed I quite like the Russian methodology.

Here is the premise:

– 80% 1RM is starting load, 105% is the end game
– Double Progression is applied
– Intensity is increased incrementally
– Train a 2-3 times per week
– Rest as needed
– Stay tough and you’ll reap the rewards
– Don’t get greedy, follow the protocol

This is how the classic program looks based on 3 days training per week (Mon-Wed-Fri or Tue-Thur-Sat):

*All 6x sets are at 80% 1RM, % changes will be listed below.

^^ If you don’t know yours or your clients 1RM, use an RM calculator to establish an estimated one and go from there.

Week 1
– 6x2x80% 1RM*
– 6×3* (the volume progression begins)
– 6×2*

Week 2
– 6×4*
– 6×2*
– 6×5*

Week 3
– 6×2*
– 6×6*
– 6×2*

Week 4
– 5x5x85% 1RM
– 6×2*
– 4x4x90%

Week 5
– 6×2*
– 3x3x95%
– 6×2*

Week 6
– 2x2x100% (old 1RM)
– 6×2*
– 1x1x105% (aim for a new 1RM)

Week 7 Deload

Congratulations, a new PB to help you drive up old RM’s and add some much sought after muscle/strength.

Thats the typical way to do it, however if you’re short on time then this  may be of use.

The new twist for those short on time –

If you with to do this twice per week the cycle will end up being 10 weeks long (9 with the last being a deload).

Week 1
– 6×2*
– 6×3*

Week 2
– 6×4*
– 6×2*

Finally

Week 9 – Week 10 Deload
– 6×2*
– 1x1x105% (aim for new 1 RM)

From experience you can pair two lifts together when doing this and PB on both so long as they don’t interfere with each other.

It’s also good because you get a heavy day and a light day each week meaning you can really go for it each heavy session as it makes the overall progression far more manageable.

For example:

DL & Press (or weighted dip)
Squat & Pull Up
Bench Press & Row

You’ll find that some token accessory work of say 30 reps per accessory lift is enough to help the other lifts keep up and maintain some form of muscular balance.

Here is how I planned my sessions using the twice per week training schedule. I was forced to train this way because of upcoming events and life doing what it does best, however I hit new numbers and intact made progress.

Sometimes less really is more.

Lifting Day 1 & 2:
A1 – DL – sets/reps as above
B1 – Press – sets/reps as above
B2 – Chin – 5 reps each set
C1 – Squat 1×10-20

• I would add in perhaps some postural work and make a few sets for smaller muscle groups if I had time
• You can also add in some CV training (sprints etc) a couple of times per week that don’t require you going to a gym

The funny thing with this is it’s so simple people will ignore it.

We live in a world where people think that unless they’ve destroyed themselves they haven’t had a good training session.

This is not true.

Especially when you look at MRV (maximum recoverable volume) vs MED (minimal effective dose), however that’s for another day.

Give the above a go and see how you fair.

Enjoy,

Ross

Make progress with one set!

Something you may have heard or read in the past.

 

Is it true?

 

Yes, however you’ll need to know exactly what is meant by ‘one set’.

 

When people write or speak about making progress with the above, they don’t mean you literally only do one set.

 

What they mean is that you’re going to do one ‘working set’, you don’t include your warm ups in the mix, which could be was little as two sets or as many as 10 depending on how strong you are.

 

A working set is classes as an amount of reps performed at the target weight.

 

You also have the classic 3×10 by Delorme/Watkins which was as follows:

 

– 1x10x50% 10RM (warm up)

– 1x10x75% 10RM (warm up)

and finally…

1x10x100% 10RM (working set)

 

Going you one working set.

 

If we took the classic 3×8, this means 3 working sets, not including warm ups.

 

If you ever read Brawn, you’d find that lots of the programs had things like this written:

 

Squat 1×20

Press 2×5

Chin 1×6-8

etc

 

All of these are the working sets, as you cans occasionally they had 2 working sets.

 

The idea of this set is to much you to your limits and perhaps add some small amount of weight to be bar, improve the form, do it while having less rest and so on.

 

You could manipulate any variable to get progress so long as you made progress.

 

– Volume – perhaps got an extra rep at or 2 the same weight

– Intensity – lifted more total weight on the bar

– Density – had less rest than previously

– Frequency – performed this feat twice in a week instead of once

 

When you take a look at the principles behind this long spoken method of training it’s fair to say they’re pretty solid because they leave you nowhere to hide.

 

If you limit yourself to only one hard set, you’re more likely to give it your all and try to better that set in any which way you can.

 

The more modern approach of “Do all the sets & all the reps!” isn’t bad by any means, however it does often leave people working sub-optimally which is why some struggle to make any form of progress.

 

The repeated bout effect or repetition method is a solid one, that’s not being disputed, however those who get the most out of this are the ones who’ve spent a decent chunk of time hitting one hard ‘working set’ in the past.

 

You may also find working sets are called ‘top sets’ which can be found in those who follow a daily lifting routine – ala Bulgarian style training and daily maxing.

 

So, should you try this style of training protocol?

 

Yes, no, maybe, I really don’t know.

 

It certainly works, however if you’re making progress with what you’re doing then there’s no sense in changing, if not though, perhaps you might find this useful.

 

If you decide to work for top sets here are some pointers of where to start:

 

Top set recommendations:

Squat: 5-10

Presses: 5

Pulls: 6-8

DL: 3-5

Accessory lifts: 8-12

 

Enjoy,

Ross

Some simple tests to try

Movement.

 

It’s kind of really popular now.

 

Like really popular.

 

However before you can move on to all the fancy stuff, form a lifters perspective, can you do the basics?

 

Squat-Hinge-Push-Pull-Brace

 

Most think they can

 

The truth is many can’t

 

Here is a simple yet effective movement screen I use with clients to assess their ability and see what we need to work on.

 

My basic movement screen is as follows:

 

– Standing on 1 Leg (eyes open, then closed)

– Goblet Squat

– BW Hinge (double leg & single leg)

– Press Up

– Bat Wing

– Floor or Wall Angle

– Plank

 

What do the above actually assess or do?

 

Let’s take a look.

 

Standing on 1 Leg (eyes open, then closed): Aim for 30 seconds without any movement with your eyes closed.

 

Balance/proprioception/posture 

 

Goblet Squat: Aim for a full ROM with no upper thoracic collapse.

 

The ability to stay braced and maintain upper thoracic extension/stability while achieving a full flexion of the hip/knee, it also highlights ankle/foot stability/mobility issues (weigh shifting, heels lifting etc)

 

– BW Hinge ( start with double leg & then single leg): Aim for a full hip hinge while maintaining solid posture, no rounding or loss of balance.

 

Full hip hinge while maintaining core bracing, natural posture, proprioception and stability.

 

– Press Up: Aim for full press-up with no break in form (elbows tight to sides, bum pinched.

 

Bracing, posture, while moving through time and space in a pressing fashion, full ROM through elbow flexion and also control of upper back (scapula) retraction/activation.

 

– Bat Wing: Aim for full retraction of shoulder blades and upper back contraction – do this against a wall.

 

Upper back control, scapula retraction and full ROM, plus bracing and good posture throughout the movement.

 

– Floor or Wall Angle: Aim to get your arms fully extended overhead with no change in your posture (excessive back arching).

 

Upper thoracic ROM, shoulder ROM, stiffness in lats/lack of core bracing.

 

– Plank: Aim to hold a solid position from head to toe,no sagging.

 

Core Bracing and posture consistency.

 

The above tests are an overall assessment to see if the person doing them can control their body correctly and move through time & space without any issue.

 

A lot of people struggle with these basic movements and worst of all ignore them, opting to go for more advanced movements that they’re just not ready for.

 

Basically building on disfunction.

 

Think of it like building a house, you wouldn’t do it if the foundations were crap of the area was known for subsidence, that’s just a recipe for disaster.

 

Now from an enjoyment stand point the train that these styles of assessment will require the client to do can seem very boring and basic, especially when we live in a world that demands MORE MORE MORE.

 

A lot of people fall in to the trap of wanting the fancy fun things to do and while there is nothing wrong with this it can cause a lot of issues later down the line.

 

For example:

 

Plyometrics (jump training).

 

Is it fun?

 

Hell yes.

 

Is it safe?

 

Yes, IF you have correct movement patterns and the strength/stability to perform the movements correctly, if you can’t hen it will lead to injury, especially in the knee, trust me I’ve seen it.

 

Did you know according to the research done by Prof Yuri Verkhoshansky, to do basic low level jump training you should be able to squat your bodyweight for solid reps – that’s bodyweight on a bar by the way.

 

For Depth Jumps and other more advanced techniques the recommendations are up to 2xBW on the bar, not many can do that.

 

^^ You will find this info in the book Super Training & also The Science & Practice of Strength Training if memory serves me correctly.

 

Keeping this in mind.

 

How many people do you know who do training that is far lack of a better term, way beyond their pay grade, a fair few I’d imagine. 

 

I know a few and I have even done it myself in the past, injury was my reward because like all competitive people I did too much of what I wasn’t ready for.

 

Building a solid and wide foundation will allow you to hit a higher peak.

 

Yes it may be a tad dull at the start, it can also be hard to hear, however it’s sometimes necessary.

 

Take a look at your own movements and patterns, are they solid or could they do with some improvement?

 

Truing hard and stay safe

 

Enjoy,

Ross