Comments on: Strength 101: The Basic Rule Of Training http://synergy-athletics.com/effective-strength-training/the-golden-rule-of-training-and-exercise/ Gain muscle with strength training workouts | Fitness Program for serious athletes Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:11:26 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Synergy Athletics – Muscle and Strength Training For Athletes » FREE Strength Training MP4 Download http://synergy-athletics.com/effective-strength-training/the-golden-rule-of-training-and-exercise/comment-page-1/#comment-98164 Synergy Athletics – Muscle and Strength Training For Athletes » FREE Strength Training MP4 Download Thu, 01 Jul 2010 14:44:27 +0000 http://synergy-athletics.com/?p=2670#comment-98164 [...] I was clearing out my computer today and stumbled across a power point presentation file that I used to explain important aspects of strength training. [...] [...] I was clearing out my computer today and stumbled across a power point presentation file that I used to explain important aspects of strength training. [...]

]]> By: Synergy Athletics – Muscle and Strength Training For Athletes » Increase Dead lift and Improve Muscle Recovery http://synergy-athletics.com/effective-strength-training/the-golden-rule-of-training-and-exercise/comment-page-1/#comment-72495 Synergy Athletics – Muscle and Strength Training For Athletes » Increase Dead lift and Improve Muscle Recovery Fri, 07 May 2010 00:52:20 +0000 http://synergy-athletics.com/?p=2670#comment-72495 [...] training can be extremely traumatic to the muscles.  They are constantly strained and forced to adapt to increase loads.  As a result, poor recovery will damage gains in both the short and long [...] [...] training can be extremely traumatic to the muscles.  They are constantly strained and forced to adapt to increase loads.  As a result, poor recovery will damage gains in both the short and long [...]

]]> By: Synergy Athletics – Muscle and Strength Training For Athletes » 2 Ways To Break Your Bench Plateau http://synergy-athletics.com/effective-strength-training/the-golden-rule-of-training-and-exercise/comment-page-1/#comment-68844 Synergy Athletics – Muscle and Strength Training For Athletes » 2 Ways To Break Your Bench Plateau Tue, 27 Apr 2010 20:33:20 +0000 http://synergy-athletics.com/?p=2670#comment-68844 [...] 1.  Bench Less. I know people that bench 2-3 times a week – actually I know someone that benches EVERY OTHER DAY in pyramid fashion.   The problem is your body has adapted to the load and movement (law of adaptation explained). [...] [...] 1.  Bench Less. I know people that bench 2-3 times a week – actually I know someone that benches EVERY OTHER DAY in pyramid fashion.   The problem is your body has adapted to the load and movement (law of adaptation explained). [...]

]]> By: Synergy Athletics – Muscle and Strength Training For Athletes » Barbell vs Dumbbell – Which To Use? http://synergy-athletics.com/effective-strength-training/the-golden-rule-of-training-and-exercise/comment-page-1/#comment-62130 Synergy Athletics – Muscle and Strength Training For Athletes » Barbell vs Dumbbell – Which To Use? Mon, 05 Apr 2010 13:02:47 +0000 http://synergy-athletics.com/?p=2670#comment-62130 [...] to aid the lifter.  Additionally, when one training tool is over used, the body accommodates (read more on accommodation) to it and progress is slowed.  By the same reasoning if you are only using barbells, then a [...] [...] to aid the lifter.  Additionally, when one training tool is over used, the body accommodates (read more on accommodation) to it and progress is slowed.  By the same reasoning if you are only using barbells, then a [...]

]]> By: Synergy Athletics – Muscle and Strength Training For Athletes » The Magic Workout Pill Dilemma http://synergy-athletics.com/effective-strength-training/the-golden-rule-of-training-and-exercise/comment-page-1/#comment-58514 Synergy Athletics – Muscle and Strength Training For Athletes » The Magic Workout Pill Dilemma Fri, 26 Mar 2010 14:42:34 +0000 http://synergy-athletics.com/?p=2670#comment-58514 [...] process and journey of strength development is just as important as the final [...] [...] process and journey of strength development is just as important as the final [...]

]]> By: Synergy Athletics – Muscle and Strength Training For Athletes » Four Linear Speed Training Essentials http://synergy-athletics.com/effective-strength-training/the-golden-rule-of-training-and-exercise/comment-page-1/#comment-52263 Synergy Athletics – Muscle and Strength Training For Athletes » Four Linear Speed Training Essentials Sat, 27 Feb 2010 11:51:25 +0000 http://synergy-athletics.com/?p=2670#comment-52263 [...] when someone is going for max strength, they need to lift heavy weights.  In order for adaptation (Strength Training 101 for your reference) to occur, then the athlete needs to press the limits and continue to [...] [...] when someone is going for max strength, they need to lift heavy weights.  In order for adaptation (Strength Training 101 for your reference) to occur, then the athlete needs to press the limits and continue to [...]

]]> By: Synergy Athletics – Muscle and Strength Training For Athletes » Build Big Back Muscle Progressions http://synergy-athletics.com/effective-strength-training/the-golden-rule-of-training-and-exercise/comment-page-1/#comment-37825 Synergy Athletics – Muscle and Strength Training For Athletes » Build Big Back Muscle Progressions Sat, 09 Jan 2010 23:53:29 +0000 http://synergy-athletics.com/?p=2670#comment-37825 [...] awhile the muscles of the back will adhere to The Basic Rule Of Strength Training – Adaptation.  They get used to the movement.   So its time to mix it [...] [...] awhile the muscles of the back will adhere to The Basic Rule Of Strength Training – Adaptation.  They get used to the movement.   So its time to mix it [...]

]]> By: Strength 102: How to get explosive strength | Synergy Athletics - Muscle and Strength Training For Athletes http://synergy-athletics.com/effective-strength-training/the-golden-rule-of-training-and-exercise/comment-page-1/#comment-26184 Strength 102: How to get explosive strength | Synergy Athletics - Muscle and Strength Training For Athletes Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:42:50 +0000 http://synergy-athletics.com/?p=2670#comment-26184 [...] Strength 102: How to get explosive strength November 16, 2009 on 9:43 am | In Football Strength Workouts, Muscle Building Articles, Strength Training | // ==> For Your Review: [...] Strength 102: How to get explosive strength November 16, 2009 on 9:43 am | In Football Strength Workouts, Muscle Building Articles, Strength Training | // ==> For Your Review:

]]> By: Admin: Joe Hashey, CSCS http://synergy-athletics.com/effective-strength-training/the-golden-rule-of-training-and-exercise/comment-page-1/#comment-26112 Admin: Joe Hashey, CSCS Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:51:20 +0000 http://synergy-athletics.com/?p=2670#comment-26112 Jerry and Jack - awesome thoughts as always! Jack - keep the rambling, its good to read! (and the training. Jerry I hear what you are saying. However, I'm still leaning towards his reasoning, but I think we both "could be right." What Zatisorsky should do is quanitify how much of a decrease to expect - although that may be too much of a guess. I could see the decrease being very nominal (perhaps statisically insignificant) over the short period of time. So the decline in strength may not be even as much as 5 lbs, but it is still on the downward slide during extended NO exercise. Good stuff Jerry! - Joe Jerry and Jack – awesome thoughts as always! Jack – keep the rambling, its good to read! (and the training.

Jerry I hear what you are saying. However, I’m still leaning towards his reasoning, but I think we both “could be right.”

What Zatisorsky should do is quanitify how much of a decrease to expect – although that may be too much of a guess.

I could see the decrease being very nominal (perhaps statisically insignificant) over the short period of time. So the decline in strength may not be even as much as 5 lbs, but it is still on the downward slide during extended NO exercise.

Good stuff Jerry!

- Joe

]]> By: Jerry Shreck http://synergy-athletics.com/effective-strength-training/the-golden-rule-of-training-and-exercise/comment-page-1/#comment-26111 Jerry Shreck Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:36:52 +0000 http://synergy-athletics.com/?p=2670#comment-26111 Joe, First, excellent post!! But I feel like I might stir the pot a little by the remarks I am about to give and that is the beauty of strength discussions. I respect Zatsiorsky greatly and I have his books and agree with almost everything he has ever researched or wrote, but with my own experience with my athletes (these are not elite athletes); I do not see diminishing strengths taking 3-5 days off. I typically give our athletes 3-5 days off from training before we do our testing. My view on this is simple-I break the athletes down a little each off-season workout and I have found that about 3-5 days of none weight training allows my athletes to recovery fully and provide them with their maximal strength/power output. I think it starts to diminish after 5-7 days. Again, this is only my opinion and what I have seen from my athletes from years of training and testing athletes. Joe,

First, excellent post!! But I feel like I might stir the pot a little by the remarks I am about to give and that is the beauty of strength discussions.
I respect Zatsiorsky greatly and I have his books and agree with almost everything he has ever researched or wrote, but with my own experience with my athletes (these are not elite athletes); I do not see diminishing strengths taking 3-5 days off. I typically give our athletes 3-5 days off from training before we do our testing. My view on this is simple-I break the athletes down a little each off-season workout and I have found that about 3-5 days of none weight training allows my athletes to recovery fully and provide them with their maximal strength/power output. I think it starts to diminish after 5-7 days. Again, this is only my opinion and what I have seen from my athletes from years of training and testing athletes.

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