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ROM Progression Method Details

September 18, 2012 By Gregor Winter

After the ROM Progression Method post I asked Emevas if he could elaborate on how he used this method in his deadlift training. I am very thankful that he took the time to write this up. Enjoy his guest post. The basic premise is simple, almost absurdly so. Take a weight that you can only lift for part […]

Ed Coan 10 Week Program Spreadsheet

August 10, 2012 By Gregor Winter

Somebody sent in a spreadsheet containing a 10 week peaking training program that’s supposed to be Ed Coan’s. When you google around you can find the numbers the sheet is based on. If you know the creator let me know so I can give credit. Update: Thanks for the info, this was posted first here on […]

Smolov Jr. Spreadsheet

April 13, 2012 By Gregor Winter

If you want to bring up your bench press, try a cycle of Smolov Jr. Instruction: open the spreadsheet in Google docs go to ‘File’ – ‘Make a Copy’ o ‘Download as’ enter your max lift and hit the gym via this Smolov Jr. Bench Report by a redditor

Training at Cal Strength

April 13, 2012 By Gregor Winter

Glenn Pendlay posted an outline of what the training schedule at California Strength looks like. minimum of 9 and a maximum of 15 workouts a week 22-25 hours a week that are spent training Tuesdays and Thursdays start with a snatch variation (like power snatches, no hook /no foot) then work on weak points add […]

“Programs Work” – Experiences with a Year on 5/3/1

April 5, 2012 By Gregor Winter

Gabe from “A Year on Wendler’s 5/3/1” put up his final post. I have been following his blog since mid 2011. He documented his progress following 5/3/1 (intermixed with a cycle of smolov for squats and smolov jr. for bench). And it was fun to see and learn how he approached / adjusted the program. His […]

531 for Top End Strength Spreadsheet

March 18, 2012 By Gregor Winter

Check out 531 for Top End Strength. A variation of 531 for powerlifters & strongmen. Like 5/3/1 we are going to use the standard approach to this programme and use a 3 weeks building up and 1 week down approach since this works repeatably well for the vast majority of people. However on the down […]

Ivan Abadjiev Interview About Weightlifting Systems

March 10, 2012 By Gregor Winter

Here are a couple of clips of Ivan Abadjiev talking about different weightlifting systems and the influence the Bulgarians had on them. Kris Pavlov translates. Abadjiev on American weightlifting Abadjiev talks about the evolution of the Bulgarian system Abadjiev talks about the problem with Bulgarian weightlifting Abadjiev talks about Kazakhstan’s Olympic weightlifting success Abadjiev talks about Iran’s success in […]

Hybrid Strength CrossFit Gymnastics Oly Program

February 25, 2012 By Gregor Winter

In Q&A 20 Justin linked to a Hybrid CrossFit Strength/Metcon program. Read Gant Grimes “Hybrid Programming” thread if your are interested in combining gymnastics with strength and Olympic weightlifting training. The order of exercises is vital. You want speed, technique, and accuracy. You also want full use of your hips:Warm-up >>> Gymnastics/Progressions >>> Oly Lifts/DE >>> Slow […]

Olympic Weightlifting Morning Afternoon Split

January 30, 2012 By Gregor Winter

Kirk gives an example of a morning/afternoon split for Olympic weightlifting. Morning: power/balance/technique Power clean push pressBehind neck rack jerkFront squat singles, with max triple (If you squat 150KG for 3, just do 3 sets of 1 with 150KG instead)Clean and jerk with empty bar Evening: Clean & Jerk / Snatch / strength Clean and jerkClean […]