Strength training loads during a periodised programme are widely determined based off a specific percentage of an individual’s one rep max (1RM, the heaviest weight you can lift for 1 rep) [1]. Certain percentages generally translate to certain adaptations e.g.

Training to fatigue is a common training method used in bodybuilding circles to enhance muscular strength and growth. This theory is commonly associated with the founder of Nautilus exercise machines Arthur Jones [1]. In his over 30 years of writing,

The quarter squat is one of the most villainized movements in strength training along side curling in the squat rack. I’m sure you’ve been told every squat you do must be well below parallel (I know I’m guilty of that

Neck training. One of the forgotten areas of the body when it comes to strength training for the collision sport athlete and the general fitness enthusiast. With players that participate in codes such as Rugby, American football, and other collision

Strength training in the endurance sport world can be rather taboo. Especially when elite level marathoners include little strength training in their programmes and nearly half do no strength training at all ([1] as cited in [2]). But strength and

An upper body strength/power training session. A session that is useful for sports that require high levels of force to be produced at fast speeds in the upper body. This could be collision or combat sports where force is directed

This workout will only apply to a very small percentage of people but thought it’d be fun to provide a very specific training session for a rugby prop. The idea for this session is to improve strength and power for

It sounds too good to be true but what if I told you there’s a way to reduce the circadian decline of testosterone in the afternoon resulting in increased testosterone and enhanced lifting or sporting performance? It has been well