The Misuse of Post-Activation Potentiation and Pre-Exhaust in Powerlifting
The Misuse of Post-Activation Potentiation and Pre-Exhaust in Powerlifting

What does the literature tell us about using exercise before the main work we want to improve that day? It tells us A LOT.

From the Judge’s Chair: The Bench Press
From the Judge’s Chair: The Bench Press

In the first article of this series, I explained the value of the judge’s perspective in relation to the squat. Now let’s look at the bench press and see what lifters can learn from considering the judge’s role.

What Is Post-Activation Potentiation?
What Is Post-Activation Potentiation?

This fancy term might make you sound smart, but is there a way to use it to your advantage in the gym?

Training Complexes to Shatter Plateaus
Training Complexes to Shatter Plateaus

Post-Activation Potentiation will add some spring to your static strength, produce new slabs of muscle, and develop a powerful physique.

Three Questions for Coach Kevin Argauer
Three Questions for Coach Kevin Argauer

An interview with University of Pittsburgh Strength & Conditioning Coach, Kevin Argauer.

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