Muscle hypertrophy: Theory to application
Muscle hypertrophy: Theory to application Hypertrophy is defined as the increase in volume of an organ or tissue due to the growth of its component [...]
Velocity based training for powerlifting
Introduction to Velocity Based Training for Powerlifting Since strength sports have existed, the bar velocity has been a missing variable in all equations that analyse [...]
Autoregulation in strength training: avoid overtraining and undertraining
Autoregulation in strength training: avoid overtraining and undertraining. Autoregulation is just a fancy way of saying you’re adjusting your workload (reps, sets, loads) based on [...]
External Resistance and the Potential Adaptations
External Resistance and the Potential Adaptations Louie Simmons popularized the use of bands and chains several decades ago. Coaches have been debating the [...]
Free VBT program for University Athletes
Free VBT program for university athletes By Travis Mash This FREE VBT program for University Athletes is different from the free high school VBT program [...]
Free VBT program for High Schools
Free VBT program for High Schools By Travis Mash All too often when I am talking to other coaches, inevitably someone will say that Velocity-Based [...]
Velocity based training exercises and workouts
Velocity based training exercises and workouts Let’s talk about specific velocity based training exercises, including the squat, bench press, deadlift and Olympic lifts. Learn how [...]
Particular Ranges of Motion come with Specific Adaptations
Particular Ranges of Motion come with Specific Adaptations This week brings us to one of the most debated topics in [...]
Adaptations from Isometric Contractions
Adaptations from Isometric Contractions If you have been following along with this series on specific adaptations to various stimuli, then [...]
Adaptations from Eccentric Contractions
Adaptations from Eccentric Contractions In the previous topic, you learned that each muscle is capable of three contraction types: concentric, eccentric, and isometric. [...]