Top 5 Assistance/Accessory Exercises for the Squat
Let’s start off with a description of what the difference between assistance and accessory exercises are.
This is easily confused and may be semantics, but go with me here.
Assistance exercises for one of the main lifts are those that build the lift and add strength in 3 planes of movement. They are big, compound exercises.
Back -- Speed pulls and Insanely busy
Hitting some speed pulls in the midst of crazy days with Randy Howard at Strength Beyond in Kalamazoo
Training With A Purpose: (VIDEO Included)
The purpose of this log is to show you some a great illustration, via video, of a contest prep speed day, with a SSB, off a box, using EliteFTS black onyx bands and with no rest in between sets, except for the duration it takes to change the weight on the bar. There is a LOT going on in this
5/19- Raw Heavy Bench
The purpose of this coaching log is to demonstrate the M2 (Minimalist) Training Method through the experiences of my training partners and I to show the benefits of low volume/high intensity training.
Is Technique Work Hurting your Technique?
Is it really a technique issue or is the weight too heavy? Also, 5 ways to improve technique on any lift and exercise that will do more harm than good.
5/18- Deadlifts w/video
The purpose of this coaching log is to demonstrate the M2 (Minimalist) Training Method through the experiences of my training partners and I to show the benefits of low volume/high intensity training.
5/15- Raw Rep Bench and a frustrating question I get asked as a gym owner
The purpose of this coaching log is to explain M2 Training Method through the experiences of my training partners and I to show the benefits of low volume/high intensity training.
Physique Prep- Light legs
Secondary leg day... lots of fun blood flow stuff. Nothing too heavy. Let's see where we can finish this week off.
Physique Prep- Back day
Back day... pullups, rows and more rows.... lots of rows.... like drop set rows.
Powerlifting Sunday!
http://vimeo.com/127543405 Yep...time to squat again! I was sick on Friday and couldn't train so...I had better be ready for today! Squat! 505 x 5 x 5 I'll tell you this...I THOUGHT that I could do 3 sets without any gear adjustments, rest a few minutes, then come back and get my last two. WRONG!!!! I […]
