Athletes face a minefield of potential mistakes when it comes to choosing a training program. The following are several common errors made by motivated, ambitious athletes in regards to programming. These are “macro level” errors; in other words, these pitfalls…
No matter what type of gym you go to, no doubt you will see the individual who is moving the weight around at lightning speed. While there is certainly a time and place for that sort of training, before you…
In addition to his leadership in USAPL, Dr. Larry Maile has an accomplished career as a clinical and forensic psychologist. As an athlete, Dr. Maile is a member of the International Powerlifting Federation Hall of Fame, the North American Powerlifting…
In the weightlifting community, we see a devout respect for the all-important technique. We all know that the elite possess a wonderful blend of speed, technique, and strength. Speed is largely a product of your genetics, and strength is built…
Last July, I interviewed Rich Wenner, Associate Head Sports Performance Coach for Arizona State University. We talked about his work with the university’s basketball teams and baseball team, about his career coaching NCAA Championship teams, NCAA Champions, Pac-10 teams and…
Rich’s bio below speaks for itself, but I was so astounded by his experience and range of expertise. This interview gave me the opportunity to really geek out on the details of how he trains such a large number and…