Wouldn’t it be nice if there was a simple chart you could look at that would provide guidance as to how many reps you should train with and what kind of weight you should use for each competitive lift? You have probably seen Prilepin’s chart – which attempts to do that, but there are 4 big problems with Prilepin’s chart.…
Introducing the Henriques Squat Chart
Wouldn’t it be nice if there was a simple chart you could look at that would provide guidance as to how many reps you should train with and what kind of weight you should use for each competitive lift? You have probably seen Prilepin’s chart – which attempts to do that, but there are 4 big problems with Prilepin’s chart.…
Introducing the Henriques Bench Chart
Wouldn’t it be nice if there was a simple chart you could look at that would provide guidance as to how many reps you should train with and what kind of weight you should use for each competitive lift? You have probably seen Prilepin’s chart – which attempts to do that, but there are 4 big problems with Prilepin’s chart.…
The nuts and bolts of program design
They say a picture is worth a 1000 words. Well, so is a good chart. If you are looking for guidance in creating a workout program for yourself or for your clients, this chart is a great place to start. It will ensure that you are within the key parameters discovered through exercise science to optimize your return on investment. …
Combination Training: CrossFit and Powerlifting
I work with a lot of CrossFitters and they are all looking for the same thing – they want to get stronger! They have hit a wall with their strength and they need a way to continue to progress while not giving up the conditioning they have built along the way. They don’t necessarily want to do a powerlifting competition,…