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Identifying weaknesses in lifting

Compound exercises provide an excellent opportunity for biomechanical analysis. By examining how you perform these lifts, it’s possible to identify weaknesses based on technical failures. When a lifter...

Joe Shay

November 24, 2024

Structuring a strength training session

A well-structured strength training session should follow a specific order to maximize its effectiveness. Each session begins with the primary exercise, the most important lift of the day. This is wher...

Joe Shay

November 24, 2024

Max Effort vs. Dynamic Effort

Strength training can be optimized by incorporating both max effort and dynamic effort training methods. On max effort days, the focus is on lifting as much weight as possible on a given compound lift....

Joe Shay

November 24, 2024

The Conjugate System

The conjugate system is a training approach that combines multiple methods in a concurrent fashion. This system creates frequent opportunities for adaptation by condensing methods that would traditiona...

Joe Shay

November 24, 2024

Dynamic Effort Training in Depth

Dynamic effort training offers unique advantages for strength and power development. The approach involves lifting submaximal weights as fast as possible while maintaining perfect form. This method is ...

Joe Shay

November 24, 2024

The benefits of sled work

The sled is a versatile and effective tool for athletes of all levels. Its benefits include improved work capacity, strength, speed, and recovery. Whether your goal is low-intensity steady-state (LISS)...

Joe Shay

November 24, 2024