Article recommendations week #37 2017

We have searched the web for the most valuable and interesting articles of week #37 2017

Strength Training Articles

Bonvec Strength explained how to get a bigger Bench Press in 2 parts

• 10 Keys to a Big Bench Press (Part 1) about technique, prioritization, training frequency, testing and bar velocity.
• 10 Keys to a Big Bench Press (Part 2) about scheduling, mindset, shoulder health, assistant exercises and sticking to a plan.

Men’s Fitness

• interviewed Rafael Nadal how he trains, including, when he hits the gym and when not, interesting answers in the article Rafael Nadal talks training, staying fit, and winning Grand Slam titles
• questioned Can holding ‘power poses’ really improve your confidence? Maybe not, a new study says. presenting new studies, that found no effect of ‘power poses’. If you are unfamiliar with ‘power poses’ check out one of the most famous Ted Talks of all time from Amy Cuddy, where she explains ‘power poses’ and the evolution of her research

Elite FTS shared

• Conjugate Bodybuilding applying the Conjugate System used in Powerlifting to Bodybuilding, interesting application!
• Top Training Tips For Advanced Lifters — Stay Healthy and Be Your Own Worst Critic advice from an experienced athlete and coach.
• The Benefits of Concurrent Training explaining the benefits of concurrent training based on what happens on a cellular level.

Breaking Muscle explained

• A New Understanding Of How Muscles Work presenting a recent study on how muscles work on a cellular level.
• 5 Ways To Progress Your Plank a great outline, not only how to do the Plank, but also how to progress it, common problems and sticking points and how to fix those.

Dr. John Rusin described How The Reverse Band Method Works a variation of Accommodating Resistance Training outlining the rationale for the Reverse Band Method, video demonstrations how to use it for the big lifts (Squat, Bench, and Deadlift) and advising on an appropriate loading pattern.

Stack shared The 7 Most Common Injuries in Sports and Training (and How to Avoid Them) simple and good outline.

Just Fly published Fly Performance Podcast Episode #42: Dr. Bryan Mann Bryan Mann is always good to listen to as he combines the unique experience of having been an athlete, became a coach and later became a researcher, so he is a practical guy. Just listen in

Train Heroic distinguished that Strength Coaches Build Athletes, Not Bodybuilders (Plus More Wisdom From A Strength Legend) a great explanation of the differences between training athletes to improve the performance in their sport vs training to improve appearance and performance in the gym.

Simplifaster published

• A Review of Strength Training and Coordination: An Integrative Approach the world of strength coaches are split into either disciple of Frans Bosch, who blindly follow his thought process or non-conformists, that don’t agree with his ideas. However, this review tries to bridge the gap between the 2 worlds.
• TMG: A Secret Weapon in Sports Performance and Rehabilitation I came across TMG in 2006 / 2007 when I worked for the Catalan Tennis Federation, TMG is quite big in Spain. To be honest, we got mixed results, so I stopped looking at it. However, this is a great article from Simplifaster, so check it out and make up your own mind.
• Moving the Needle: Keys to Personal and Professional Growth in Strength and Conditioning an almost philosophical approach to the What’s, How’s and Why’s of professional growth for Strength & Conditioning Coaches

T-Nation shared

• a Tip: Should I Use Lifting Straps? I like the nuanced discussion of explaining when to use straps and when not to use straps.
• The Easiest Way to Unlock Growth outlining the importance of recovery, the role of the autonomic nervous system and how to create a recovery plan.
• a Tip: The GHD Sit-Up – Dangerous or Awesome? A highly debated exercise choice, however, I like the thought process and how they present their rationale for doing it. Check it out