Article recommendations week #14 2023
The most interesting and valuable articles of week #14 2023.
Strength Training Articles
Men’s Journal outlined
- How to Do an Arnold Press, Schwarzenegger’s Favorite Deltoid Destroyer, what the Arnold Press is, how to do it, and what it can do for you.
- How to Do Skull Crushers, the Triceps Power Move, the benefits, muscular activation, ho to do it, and variations.
T-Nation listed 6 exercises to develop Superhero Abs: 6 Tough Core Exercises. Also, check out the additional explainer video
Breaking Muscle discussed Partial Reps — How to Use Short-Range Movements for Maximum Results, what they are, what they do, and its’ benefits.
Lift Big Eat Big asked
Stack discussed Post-Activation Potential (PAP) Exercises to Make You More Explosive and Agile, what PAP is, how it works, and example PAP workouts.
Sign-up for the free Training Course Training Principles Made Simple and access 11 video lectures, presentation slides, transcripts and audios
The Athletic Build listed 10 Exercises Every Rugby Player Should Be Doing, outlining the exercises and why they should be done.
- also check out the interview with Dr. Nic Gill the All Blacks Head of Strength & Conditioning.
The Bar Bend asked What Is Unilateral Training And Does It Really Fix Imbalances? What Unilateral Training is, the benefits, does it actually fix imbalances, and who should consider doing it.
Sign-up for the free Training Course Strength Training Made Simple and access 10 video lectures, training programs, presentation slides, transcripts, work sheets and audios
(did I already mention it’s free 😉 )
YLM Sport Science shared The Recovery Pyramid. Check it out
Olympic Lifting Articles
Lift Big Eat Big outlined details about Olympic lifting derivatives
- the Hang Snatch Pull: How To, Benefits, & Alternatives
- the Clean Grip Snatch: How To, Benefits, & Alternatives
Squat Articles
Men’s Health compared Front Squats vs. Back Squats: Which Should You Choose? The cases for the Front Squat vs the Back Squat, and which one you should choose.
- also check out the article Why Front Squats Are Better.
Lift Big Eat Big compared Hip Thrust vs. Squat: Which Is Better? Comparing the two exercises, the pros and cons, and which one to choose. One important aspect this article doesn’t touch on is the different force vectors, meaning a horizontal force vector trained through the Hip Thrust vs a vertical force vector trained through the Squat.
Sign-up for the free Training Course Training Methods Made Simple and access 6 video lectures, presentation slides, transcripts, work sheets and audios
(did I already mention it’s free 😉 )
Deadlift Articles
The Bar Bend asked Should You Deadlift On Leg Or Back Day? Discussing the benefits of doing it on leg day vs back day, when to do the Deadlift and how to do the Deadlift.
T-Nation shared The Truth About the Deficit Deadlift, what the deficit Deadlift is, the benefits, and when to do it. Also, check out the additional explainer video