Programming for Maximum Strength Seminar Happy Memorial Day! This weekend I was fortunate enough to present to a group of peers and fitness enthusiasts. I presented on program design for maximal strength gains. For those of you that attended this morning, as promised below are a copy of the presentation slides: Programming Presentation 2015 For those of you reading that […] Dan Stephenson, CSCS • 24 mai 2015 • 1 minutes de lecture Programming for Maximum Strength
The Key to Unlocking Hidden Strength There are a number of different tips and tricks out there that promise to improve your strength. Some are good, some are questionable, and some are downright lies. If I can share with you only one tip to help you to increase your strength in almost all exercises, it would be this… Learn what neutral […] Dan Stephenson, CSCS • 26 févr. 2015 • 2 minutes de lecture The Key to Unlocking
Ideal Strength Standards: Where do you fall? As a personal trainer, I am often asked by clients how their strength stacks up against their peers. Now, I believe age plays a role in strength potential but this is only minor compared to one’s training age, or experience in the gym. As a powerlifter, I have seen people do some amazing feats of […] Dan Stephenson, CSCS • 15 déc. 2014 • 2 minutes de lecture Ideal Strength Standards: Where
Eccentric Training For Athletic Performance – Micah Faas CSCS Today’s post comes to us from personal trainer Micah Faas CSCS. If you do not already know Micah, he is a very bright and talented trainer from Minnesota (which means he is also very polite). Micah is currently working out of Bellevue, Washington. He is an avid sports fan and a sport specific training specialist. If […] Dan Stephenson, CSCS • 12 déc. 2014 • 13 minutes de lecture Eccentric Training For Athletic
Dan on High Intensity Health Podcast with Mike Mutzel Recently, friend and author of the Belly Fat Effect, Mike Mutzel, invited me to be on his podcast “High Intensity Health.” I was humbled by the invitation and thrilled to work with Mike on this episode. This was a first for me being included on a podcast or any version of a live recording discussing […] Dan Stephenson, CSCS • 9 déc. 2014 • 5 minutes de lecture Dan on High Intensity
Is Cardio Killing Your Gains? Prioritizing Training Goals The short answer is: it depends. Training is a balancing act between many different variables that interplay with each other to create an end result. The end result should goal specific and related to one or two attributes of health and fitness. For example, you may devote a training program with a […] Dan Stephenson, CSCS • 1 déc. 2014 • 3 minutes de lecture Is Cardio Killing Your
The Static Stretching Hangover A recent study evaluated the effects of dynamic stretching and static stretching against a control group (no stretch) on explosive movement drills after a 24 hour delay (Haddad, 2014). They tested subjects’ on 5 different jump tests and on their repeated sprint ability. The findings suggest that static stretching done 24 hours before a maximum […] Dan Stephenson, CSCS • 20 nov. 2014 • 2 minutes de lecture • #Fitness #Strength #Training The Static Stretching Hangover
The Best Back Exercises You Are Not Doing The following exercises are by no means the king of the crop when it comes to training your back. Exercises such as the deadlift, pull-ups, chin-ups, and rows should comprise the bulk of your back training. The following exercises are “not-so common” but effective exercises that you should give a try. Good Morning The Good […] Dan Stephenson, CSCS • 20 nov. 2014 • 3 minutes de lecture • #Fitness #Strength #Training The Best Back Exercises
Peaking for Strength with Weight Cycling One of the beautiful things about training is there really is no right or wrong, just better and worse. I’ve spent the past few years experimenting with different programs and reading about different methods to get stronger. From what I’ve found, the best program for me has been quite simple to follow and flexible with […] Dan Stephenson, CSCS • 20 nov. 2014 • 3 minutes de lecture • #Fitness #Strength #Training Peaking for Strength with
Training with Strength Bands – Beyond Speed Work A good pair of strength bands can be a very useful and portable tool for anyone in the gym. If your gym doesn’t have these readily available, I would suggest purchasing a set and carrying them with you to the weight room. The most common uses for strength bands in the fitness world are for […] Dan Stephenson, CSCS • 20 nov. 2014 • 3 minutes de lecture • #Fitness #Strength #Training Training with Strength Bands
