"How many reps should I do?"
This is a highly common question I receive from people who are new to resistance training. The repetition range is one of the most...
Thoughts on RPE
Main points: RPE has become trendy in the strength training community It is often used to solve the shortcomings of % based training It's...
Exercise selection for intermediate lifters
Sample session My approach to programming a single workout (or a ‘microcycle’, as it’s referred to in training science) is a combination...
Stop looking in the mirror. Focus on performance.
The way in which I train people is very different to what you will find in 99% of gyms across the world. At the heart of this difference...
Can Strength Training Make Women 'Bulky' ?
Introduction One of the most positive changes in the fitness industry over the past decade has been the upswell in women interested in...
3 Questions to Ask When You've Plateaued
So you’ve been training consistently for a while and seen good results, but now it seems like that progress has stalled. This is called a...
4 Exercises to Teach You How to Squat
The back squat is one of the most important exercises you can perform in the gym. However, most people won't be able to perform it...
Kettlebells are overrated
It is my opinion that kettlebells are one of the most over-utilised pieces of equipment I see in a coach’s arsenal. Kettlebell can...
The Pareto Principle's Role in Prescribing Training Volume
Have you ever heard the saying: ‘20% of the effort yields 80% of the results’. Interestingly, this relates to an actual phenomenon known...
The transfer of maximal strength to sprint performance
Introduction Sprinting is a movement that is a key skill in the sport of track and field, although it also occurs frequently in almost...