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Drop sets - what are they and how to implement them

What are drop sets? Drop sets involve performing a set of an exercise to failure or near failure, then reducing the weight and continuing...

How to approach lift analysis - a coaches guide

We’ve outlined a sequence for analyzing training footage, listed as a series of steps.

ALCOHOL AND TRAINING - WHAT’S THE DAMAGE?

Aside from the obvious effects of alcohol on our performance, there are a few other factors to consider when weighing up the cost vs....

HOW TO IMPROVE MOBILITY FOR SUMO

I’d like to improve my mobility for my Sumo Deadlifts but I’m not sure where to start? Sumo deadlifts require good hip mobility. The hip...

WHAT IS L-Carnitine

L-Carnitine is a naturally occurring amino acid found in animal tissue (meat products). It can be acetylated to produce...

How to be more confident

In both sport and life, we’ve been told that confidence is key. When I was an athlete I can remember my coach constantly telling our team...

MOBILITY FAQ SERIES: HOW CAN I IMPROVE MY bench arch?

Help - I’m a powerlifter and I want to get my arch for bench bigger. How can I do this? Many lifters set up in an arched position, which...

WHAT IS RPE?

RPE stands for the Rate of Perceived Exertion - how hard an exercise feels at the time of doing it. It's a subjective measure/rating of...

ATHLETE LONGEVITY SERIES - ADAPTABILITY

Adaptability is the ability to adjust to new conditions. In a sport built around repeating the same movements over and over to improve,...

ATHLETE LONGEVITY SERIES - OVERTRAINING

OVERTRAINING VS OVERREACHING Functional overreaching is a common concept in many training programs. A short term decrease in fatigue and...