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531 Power and Strength
This program is largely based on the tried and true Wendler 5/3/1, designed for elite power lifters. I have modified it a bit for (1) simplicity (2) cardiovascular performance and (3) to add more structured full-body “auxiliary” exercises.
Strength gains are made by intentionally lifting below your 1 rep max. It is key that you know you REAL 1RM (1 rep max) because if you have inflated your numbers - which nearly everyone does - then you may risk burnout.
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Alternatives to Google News Reader
I love to read nearly as much as I love to breathe. There are days where I’ll stay up to the early hours of the morning enduring the dreadful thought of complete exhaustion the next day just to finish extracting that ever-so-useful bit of valuable information found on the pages of my current book.
In addition to my obsession with reading books, I have many blogs that I faithfully follow and read everything they produce.
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Complete Athlete
The complete athlete is a 7 day program for intermediate-advanced athletes that works on hypertrophy, strength, explosive power, agility, cardio, endurance, and flexibility. No weaknesses is the theme of this program.
For strength days, push yourself to lift heavier and heavier so long as you can complete your reps.
Power and agility days are all about velocity and explosiveness. Power is a measure of strength+speed. If you are moving slowly then you are doing it wrong.
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