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04 Apr

How do you use rep outs or as many reps as possible (AMRAP) sets in your training?

April 4, 2018
Posted by Marc Keys
power, Powerlifting, Programming, rep out, strength, strength and conditoning
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Rep outs aren’t anything new they have been around probably for as long as weights have been around it doesn’t take a genius to take a weight and say I am going to do...

06 Mar

Powerlifting, Programme

Sequencing your training to maximise your strength – Part 1 – Terms and conditions

March 6, 2018
Posted by Marc Keys
Perodisation, power, Powerlifting, strength, Strength and conditioning, Training
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What programme are you on at the minute? The powerlifting version of how’s the weather, small talk we make with people we see in the gym every now and again who we haven’t spent...

23 Jan

Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research

Strength and Conditioning Research the TL;DR Version – January 2016

January 23, 2016
Posted by Marc Keys
boxing, power, research, sceicne, sports science, Strength and conditioning
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TL;DR More reps regardless of the time under tension is a better factor for increasing neuromuscular and metabolic responses. Mechanical work completed may potentially be a more important factor for hypertrophy than simple "time under...

26 Aug

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Velocity Based Training – The beginner’s guide – Part 2

August 26, 2015
Posted by Marc Keys
gym aware, power, PUSH band, speed, strength, VBT, Velocity
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Using the barbell velocity to guide your training? Whilst the use of velocity based “training zones” is still novel and yet to be proved the concept can be added on to a more traditionally planned strength...