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Bench Press

on August 4, 2011 | by Mike Robertson

Let’s be honest: Almost all of us like to bench. It’s pretty much burned into our DNA, from the first time we walk into a weight room and start moving the iron. For me, personally, the bench press has always been the lift that has given me the most trouble. I can do a lot […]

What strength training methods work FOR YOU?

on February 15, 2010 | by

At the IYCA Summit this past weekend, Jason Ferrugia and I were talking shop about what off-season protocols we use with our clients to get them as strong as possible. This topic immediately turned into the following realization: It’s funny how polarized we can become within the strength-training community. Some guys swear by linear periodization. […]