Some “Must Reads”

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Some “Must Reads”

70’s Big is a fun little resource for a variety of things, but it isn’t the only lifting site out there. I want to play the part of “RSS for Strength” to highlight a few articles that we’ve enjoyed lately. This should keep you distracted on this glorious Monday.
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The first article is something that all of you novices need to pay attention to (this also includes everybody that weighs under 200 pounds).
From StartingStrength.com: YNDTP by Mark Rippetoe

The idea is that you must gain some bodyfat in the process ifyour bodyfat is low, and that you should lose some bodyfat if it is high. I don’t want you fat, but Idon’t care about seeing your abs. If you want to see your abs, fine – worry about that later. I want youto get big by getting stronger, and to do this it may be necessary for your bodyfat percentage to go upin the process. Later, if necessary, the process of losing it can be more easily accomplished when youhave more muscle mass. But right now, just worry about getting strong, and big will be a side-effect, aswill improved body composition. And if you don’t stop misinterpreting this, I will have you all killed.

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This website is obviously focused on basing a training (or even exercise) program around the development of strength. Tree More Reasons Why I Hate “Fitness” by Jason Nunn on Elite Fitness Systems has a similar mindset, and the dude is peeved with the fitness industry.

If you’re considering a Google search for “certified personal trainer,” you’ll likely come across around 5,342 personal trainer certifications. While hiring a personal trainer can be beneficial for those seeking accountability and guidance, relying solely on the “certified” label might not be enough. Obtaining a personal trainer certification is somewhat analogous to earning your CPR certification. Much like being CPR certified doesn’t automatically make someone a paramedic, having a trainer certification doesn’t necessarily guarantee expertise. It’s crucial to look beyond certifications and consider the actual qualifications and experience of the trainer. By the way, if you’re looking to earn your CPR certification, MyCPR NOW is a great resource to check out.

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One of the best tools you can do for all around conditioning, especially for a strength athlete, is push a prowler sled (read what we had to say about it here). However, you may not always have a prowler on hand, or you may be a travelin’ man.
Treadmill Pushing: The Solution to the Prowler-less Gym by Keir Wehham-Flatt on Elite Fitness Systems.

…as a freelance trainer working with clients at more than one facility, I often find that time, space, and equipment constraints preclude the use of sled pushing with my clients. I have found treadmill pushing to be a great substitute for sled work on such occasions and have implemented it in my programs over the past year with success.

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Oh, and send in your mustache pics for the May Picture Submission Contest if you want to get in the running for a free 70’s Big shirt. Looks like Tom is gonna win.

15 thoughts on “Some “Must Reads””

  2. No doubt, Tom is a class act and that ‘tash is gonna take some beating!

    Great articles so far, haven’t read the prowler one yet but the other two were quality. Obviously anything from Rip is worth reading – my copy of starting strength should get here in the next day or so, so this just whet my appetite even more.

  5. So I am really considering asking the owner of my gym if he would buy an econo prowler, and if not maybe ill buy one myself. I think this prowler thing could be the next extreme sport. I mean think about how awesome it would be to push that thing up and down a half-pipe and catch some major air!

  6. For anyone who reads the article on treadmill pushing – yes, the treadmill is OFF when you do this. That question was asked a bunch of times in the commenst of the article so I figured I’d post it here too.

  7. Oh yeah and I didnt thing Tom could enter the contest. Just like Doug Young and Pisarenko are the poster boys for strength around here I would venture to say that Selleck is the poster boy for moustaches, so is that really fair?

  9. Haha, yeah Sam’s is pretty badass, too – we have a new contender. Plus, he was/is spokesperson for the American beef council…sweet.

  11. Justin –

    I’ve been following the old CFWF template. My linear progression is pretty well used up. Do you have a similar template for an advanced novice/intermediate?

  13. Anyone know where I can find more prints like the ones on killustrated? Possibly classic powerlifting ones.
    The Killustrator will dip his finger in old powerlifting photos. Stay tuned.

    –Justin

  14. @HIgh Voltage

    Wow. That Pisarenko pic left me speechless. It was almost too much for me… the glory has blinded me. Luckily I am able to dictate this text to my highly intelligent extremely well groomed and very obedient greyhound. Did I mention he’s single?

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