Article recommendations week #47 2021
The most interesting and valuable articles of week #47 2021.
Strength Training Articles
DY Nutrition discussed his High Intensity Training philosophy. Check it out
T-Nation shared Loaded Metabolic Conditioning For Cardio Haters, the importance of metabolic conditioning (metcon), the best types of equipment, and the main training considerations.
Elite FTS asked So You Think You Can bench Press, old footage of Dave Tate teaching the Bench Press, and the thought process behind the teaching. Check it out
Lifting Explained reviewed the Buff Dudes Superhero Program Needs Some Changes, some good points and constructive criticism. Check it out
The Bar Bend listed
- 11 Isometric Exercises For More Core Strength And Full-Body Stability, the best exercises, and how to do them.
- 7 Undeniable Benefits of Kettlebell Training, benefits on strength, cardio, and quote-unquote functional strength. Check it out
Calisthenicmovement shared The Ultimate Calisthenics Guide, a short rundown on how to go from beginner to expert. Check it out
Renaissance Periodization asked Are You Actually Building Strength? What you need to do to become stronger and break through strength plateaus. Check it out
Stronger By Science discussed
- Partial ROMs, Eccentric training, the interference effect, intra-workout nutrition, and much more. Check it out
- a Q & A: “I’m on a 2-week vacation. How bad could fat gain/muscle loss be?” Check out the response
Youth Strength Training Articles
Stack listed 5 Must-Do Exercises For Young Athletes, the 5 exercises, why you need to do them, and how to do them.
Elite FTS explained How Jim Wendler Gets Teen Athletes Strong! Outlining the training philosophy, training considerations for young athletes, and possible exercise selection. Check it out
Nutrition Articles
T-Nation shared The Sleep Supplement That Beats Stress, what stress does to you and how this supplement can potentially help.
Olympic Lifting Articles
Ma Strength explained How to Push Press like Chinese Weightlifters: Techniques, Strategies, Solutions, a true ultimate guide that leaves no question unanswered.
Catalyst Athletics listed 3 Ways to Instantly Strengthen Your Pull, discussing bracing, speed development and the dynamic start. Check it out
Westside Barbell shared their views on Olympic Weightlifting. Check it out
Squat Articles
Fitness Volt asked Split Squat vs. Lunge – Which one should you do? The differences between the two exercises, the pros and cons, and which one to choose.
- also check out the Split Squat vs Lunge differences in the article If you read one article about Fundamental Movements Read this one
Tony Bonvechio listed 6 Reasons Your Legs Won’t Grow, the main reasons, and what you can do against it.
Also, Fitness FAQ’s discussed the topic Why Your Legs Aren’t Growing, and how to fix it. Check it out
Juggernaut Training Systems outlined The Best Squat Cues, explained in less than a minute. Check it out
Squat University explained How to Fix The ‘Stripper Squat’ Squat Fault, how to fix an excessive forward lean. Check it out
Deadlift Articles
Box Rox outlined how to Build Bigger Muscles and Solid Strength with the Snatch Grip Deadlift, what the Snatch-grip Deadlift is, how to do it, common technical errors, and variations to the Snatch-grip Deadlift.
Elite FTS demonstrated theAssisted Start Deadlifts, an exercise variation you can choose if your lift-off is lacking. Check it out