In This Issue:
– Robertson Training Systems Updates
– Training Tip
– Nutrition Tip
– New Articles
– Schedule
Robertson Training Systems Updates:
New Article Up!
Here’s my latest article for T-Nation. Are you performing your rows correctly? If you’re not sure, this article should help set you straight!
Row Right: Get More Bang for Your Back
Vinkofest Seminar Update
The Vinkofest seminar is this weekend!
http://www.muscledrivethru.com/vinkofest/
If you’re in the Montreal area, you can still sign-up the day of the conference. I look forward to meeting many of you this weekend!
The Australian Seminar Series is OFFICIAL!
It’s been a long time in the making, but the Aussie Seminar Series I’ve alluded to several times now is set!
I’m really excited to be giving these seminars. Not only will I get to travel to Australia and meet new people, but I’m going to be covering a plethora of topics, from my Bulletproof Knees seminar to new topics like upper extremity training and program design.
If you’re interested in signing up, just follow the link below to review the seminar flyer:
Australian Seminar Registration
There is on caveat here: We need at least 50 attendees signed up for each day before we can finalize the trip. Evidently, renting rooms and flying me to Australia isn’t all that cheap! We’ve already had 10 people sign up in the past day, but don’t delay! Seats will be limited and you don’t want to miss out.
Training Tip:
Start a training log
How many of you reading this use a training log? If you’re not using one, start today!
The training log does far more than track sets, reps and weight (although those are all important). Use it to track other factors as well: mood, training preparedness for the day, rating of perceived exertion (RPE) on key lifts, and rating of technique as well (RT). The last two, in my estimation, are the most important.
Let’s say your best squat for a set of five is 315. On any given day 275 could feel light (an RPE of 6 or 7), and on some days it may feel much heavier, like an 8 or a 9. By tracking this, you can see week-to-week changes in your recovery and make necessary changes.
Rating of technique will allow you to track how technique holds up as weight progresses. It’s great that you have flawless technique at 275, but what does it look like when you approach your maxes?
Get your training log going now and watch your weights go up like never before!
Nutrition Tip:
Creatine for Performance
By Mike Roussell
Creatine is a great supplement that’s efficacy and effectiveness in increasing strength, speed and performance has been shown in countless scientific studies.
On the market today there are all kinds of fancy high tech creatine supplements where they modify the createin molecule or bond creatine molecules together or with other compounds. Creatine ethyl esters have recently been synthesized where companies have modified the structure of creatine to supposedly make it more soluble. The bottom line is that these supplements are all smoke and mirrors.
The increased effectiveness of this next generation of creatine products is all speculation. The companies are assuming their modifications and changes will do what they say. All the research studies are done using the original creatine monohydrate. That is what I recommend. You can take it one step further and purchase micronized creatine. This is regular creatine ground up into a finer powder. Micronized creatine is more soluble in water.
If you like this tip and want to learn more about Mike and his products, check out his Naked Nutrition website.