Coaches need to be careful about how often and at what intensities they play their ace cards. You cannot draw on all training methods year round, so know when and why to use these variations.

Every lifter falls somewhere on this continuum. It will determine how your max attempts look and how you should train to increase them.

By assessing the strengths of each athlete, you can better determine their training needs and how to address them. This chart makes it easy to evaluate progress for each player.

Effective training programs to use on your team during the competitive season.