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Get Strong by Learning from My Strength and Conditioning Mistakes
We bought our dog, Tank, back in early October – and he’s since gone on to be not only man’s best friend around the house, but also an integral (and entertaining) part of the Cressey Performance experience, as he comes to the gym with me just about every day.
In spite of Tank’s affinity for flashing [...]
Strength Training Programs: Lifting Heavy Weights vs. Corrective Exercise – Finding a Balance
Q: How does one find a balance between “technique/form/corrective/sissy work” and lifting heavy weights to make gains in a strength training program? I see both extremes, but am curious about what affects the balance between the two.
A: This is actually a great question, and I am actually surprised that I’ve never answered it before in [...]
Deloading on 5×5 Weight Training Programs
Following my recent article on T-Nation about various weight training program loading protocols (you can read it HERE), I received an email from someone asking me how I’d approach deloading for someone doing a 5×5 strength training program. I’ve broken the paragraph up so that I can answer each of the inquiries individually:
Q: Let’s say [...]
What a Puppy Can Teach You About Resistance Training Progress
As I mentioned in a blog earlier this week, my wife and I got a puppy last weekend. “Tank” is absolutely awesome and we (and all the CP clients) love him.
Like any puppy, though, it is going to take some time to housebreak him. While he’s going to crap on the floor and pee on [...]
When Things Get Boring, turn to Cardio Strength Training
…turn to Coach Dos! What do I mean? Read on.
The last week was the final week of my fiancee’s residency (ended yesterday), and needless to say, she was REALLY ready for it to be over. The days were getting longer for her, and it was sapping her energy before she came in to exercise at [...]
