As a former national level athlete I love seeing what other strength coaches and athletes do in their training. With this in mind, I recently reached out to Matrixx Ferreira, H. BScKin, CSCS, CSEP-CEP, of Iron Athletics Canada, for his favorite workout routine. Ferreira has a lot of experience training athletes, having been the Head Strength […]
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A 3-Day Workout Routine For Hypertrophy, Strength and Power
Here’s a 3-day sample program from strength training coach Jarrod Dyke that will promote hypertrophy while also giving you a solid strength and power kick. Jarrod Dyke of First XV Performance is no stranger to picking heavy things up and putting them down. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through NSCA, and […]
Speed Workout for Athletes: How to Power Up Your Speed
Ready to add power and speed to your performance? Here is a two-part speed and power workout that will do just that. Recently I reached out to strength coach and personal trainer Julian Sisman, CSCS, CPT, for his favorite workout routine. The two-part workout he sent over below is split between speed and strength sections, […]
Exercise of the Day: The Step-in Lunge with Row
Want to give your core, posterior chain, shoulders and your scaps a good working over at the gym? Then it’s time to add the step-in lunge and row into your workout arsenal. Recently I reached out to Irv Rubenstein, Ph.D., ACSM-EP, NSCA-CSCS/CSPS/CPT and the president of Steps Fitness, a Nashville-based personal training center, to share his favorite […]
Unloading: Combine Your Heavy Lifting with Functional Movements for Maximum Results
Maximize your heavy lifting with this unloading strategy courtesy of strength coach and personal trainer Amanda Jessop, CSCS. For athletes and weekend warriors alike it can be difficult to ramp down the intensity in the gym. We grow up hearing that we need to push to the point of failure every single time we pick up […]
Squat Pyramid: How to Crank Up Your Squat
Want to mix up your squat training? Try this squat pyramid which will blast your legs and push you mentally. For those who spend a lot of time in a squat rack, it’s always a good thing to occasionally add some spice to your workouts to ensure that you are challenging yourself. Pyramid training is […]