Tactical Barbell: Definitive Strength Training for the Operational Athlete
Multiple sets with a static weight, e.g. 200kgx5x5, are frowned upon by Russian weightlifters. They have the habit of following up a heavy triple or double with a double or a single with a weight reduced by 5-10% before making another heavy lift.
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Seated Row 2. Chest Press 3. Pull Down 4. Overhead Press 5. Leg Press Perform only one set of each of the five movements per workout, taking each set to the point of positive muscular failure. This is the point where the weight won’t move anymore no matter how much effort you apply, signifying that your muscle is completely fatigued. As you complet
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It’s good to shake things up and not get too attached to one modality. Remember, our goal is overall performance, not waddling up to the heaviest object you can and picking it up once.