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I’ve accumulated 100 very good training articles, covering all different areas of the strength & conditioning industry. Just reading these writings is absolutely sure to take your knowledge to the next level! Before you throw down $30.00 plus on a new book/ebook, spend a little time on these excellent reads. Pick through the bunch, or start at the top and work your way down. Either way, they contain loads and loads of extremely valuable information.
1. Short Josh Bryant piece on Anaerobic Training in High Altitude
2. Elite FTS’s Dave Tate Bench Press Manual
3. Protecting the Neck Article, from Elite FTS- Athletes take note
4. 7 Reasons You’re a Weakling by Eric Cressey
5. What is EPE Training Systems? https://epetrainingsystems.wordpress.com/category/epe-training-systems/. #orangecounty #athlete #fitness #fitfam
6. Chad Smith-7 Q&A’s @jgrnauttraining Article http://www.jtsstrength.com/articles/2014/07/14/7-frequently-asked-questions-answered-chad-wesley-smith/ #strength #gymrat #powerlifter #fitness #orangecounty #powerlifting
7. Isometrics to Improve Bench Press @XLATHLETE Article http://xlathlete.com/blog/articles/entry/using_isometrics_to_build_strength #powerlifter #strength #powerlifting #fitness #fitfam #orangecounty #athlete
8. Heavy Sled Towing For Acceleration @bretcontreras article http://bretcontreras.com/heavy-sled-towing-trumps-light-sled-towing-for-acceleration/. #athlete #speed #orangecounty #fit
9. FITNESS RANTS What’s driving you mad about the fitness community? https://epetrainingsystems.wordpress.com/category/my-rant-fitness-gurus-creative-fitness-businesses/. #orangecounty #fitness #fitfam
10. @UnderTheBar @EliteFTS Deadlift Compilation/Manual http://articles.elitefts.com/training-articles/elitefts-free-deadlift-manual/ #fitness #strength #athlete #orangecounty #fitfam
11. Article-7 Power Clean Mistakes http://www.athletesacceleration.com/7-power-clean-mistakes/. #athlete #strength #orangecounty #fitfam #fitness
12. Coaching the Squat For Taller Athletes @XLATHLETE Cal Dietz Article http://xlathlete.com/blog/articles/entry/coaching_the_squat_for_taller #strength #powerlifting #gymrat #fitness #fitfam #bodybuilding #orangecounty
13. Performing Reps for Hypertrophy @bretcontreras Article http://bretcontreras.com/best-reps-for-hypertrophy-and-sport-specific-purposes/. #fit #orangecounty #bodybuilding #fitfam
14. Read no nonsense view of Instability (“Functional”) Training by @EricCressey @CresseyPerf http://www.t-nation.com/training/bosu-ball-the-good-bad-and-ugly/print?utm_content=bufferb1b43&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer. #orangecounty #fitness #fitfam
15. @EliteFTS article on Energy Systems http://articles.elitefts.com/training-articles/the-truth-about-energy-systems/. #athlete #fitness #fitfam #strong
16. Eating For Muscle Composition-Michael Israetel Article @sportscienceed http://www.jtsstrength.com/articles/2014/07/02/laws-optimizing-body-composition/ #nutrition #bobybuilding #fitness #fitfam #orangecounty #diet
17. Train to Failure or Not? Read @jmike125 http://www.thestrengthexchange.com/training-to-failure/. #fitness #strength #fitfam #athlete
18. Bodybuilders Vs Powerlifters @bretcontreras article http://www.t-nation.com/free_online_article/most_recent/why_bodybuilders_are_more_jacked_than_powerlifters. #fit #orangecounty #fitfam
19. Wanted to share this @joshstrength article on Progressive Overload http://blog.joshstrength.com/2014/06/18/progressive-overloadoutdated.aspx #orangecounty #futness #athlete #fitfam
20. Cal Dietz Q&A @CVASPS Article http://www.cvasps.com/countdown-to-the-2012-seminar-q-and-a-with-cal-dietz/ #athlete #training #speed #fitfam #football #powerlifter #orangecounty
21. 5 Relative Strength Myths @EricCressey Article http://www.t-nation.com/free_online_article/sports_body_training_performance_repair/5_relative_strength_myths. #strength #fit #orangecounty #fitfam
22. @UnderTheBar @EliteFTS Accessory Work Guide http://articles.elitefts.com/training-articles/supplemental-strength/. #orangecounty #fitness #fitfam #strength #athlete
23. @XLATHLETE Agility Drill Downloads http://xlathlete.com/blog/articles/entry/xlathlete_releases_agility_drill_speed1 #athlete #speed #fitness #fitfam #orangecounty #strength
24. Cheating & Compensatory Acceleration @joshstrength Read http://blog.joshstrength.com/2014/06/18/we-are-honored-for-the-greatest-strength-training-mind-of-all-time-fred-hatfields-contribution.aspx #fitness #fit #orangecounty
25. Expose Your Weaknesses to Get Strong http://www.t-nation.com/free_online_article/most_recent/expose_your_weaknesses_to_get_strong #fit #fitfam #orangecounty
26. Periodizing High Intensity Training JMeadows http://www.t-nation.com/training/planned-brutality. #bodybuilding #fit #orangecounty #fitfam
27. 5 Deadlift Tips @deansomerset Article http://www.jtsstrength.com/articles/2014/07/15/5-tips-take-deadlift-next-level/ #powerlifting #gymrat #powerlifter #strength #fitness #orangecounty
28. @joshstrength Article, Combining Rest-Pause w/ Drop Sets http://www.musclemag.com/workout-of-the-week-rest-pause-drop-sets/#.U3KDsPldVFu #fitness #strength #athlete #orangecounty
29. Lifting Atlas Stones –from @joeljamieson website http://www.8weeksout.com/2014/06/19/atlas-stone/. #strongman #fitness #athlete #orangecounty #strength #fitfam.
30. Modulating Intensity – @MikeTuchscherer Article http://www.t-nation.com/training/how-to-modulate-intensity. #strength #powerlifting #fitness #powerlifter #orangecounty #fitness
31. @UnderTheBar Free Squat Manual http://articles.elitefts.com/training-articles/sports-training/dave-tates-free-squat-manual/. #strength #fitness #fitfam #orangecounty #athlete
32. Training for Max Muscle Growth @bretcontreras Article http://bretcontreras.com/training-for-maximum-muscle-growth-explained/. #fit #bodybuilding #orangecounty #fitfam
33. Prep for Multi-Joint Exercises-Dr.Yessis @CVASPS Article http://www.cvasps.com/blog/page/5/ #athlete #training #athlete #fitness #fitfam #speed
34. Understanding Energy Systems @EricCressey article http://www.t-nation.com/free_online_article/sports_body_training_performance_repair/cardio_confusion. #fit #fitfam #orangecounty
35. Running For The Big Squatter-Alex Viada Article http://www.jtsstrength.com/articles/2014/06/04/minimizing-injury-running-considerations-larger-athletes/ @HumPerformance #runner #strength #fitness #athlete #orangecounty #powerlifter
36. Takeaways from Triphasic Training @XLATHLETE Article http://xlathlete.com/blog/articles/entry/ten_take_aways_from_triphasic #athlete #powerlifting #gymrat #fitness #speed #fitfam
37. Build Explosive Speed – @joshstrength Article http://www.t-nation.com/training/build-explosive-speed. #powerlifting #strength #fitness #orangecounty #athlete
38. @SpotAthletics @EliteFTS Article-Proper Foot Placement for BP http://articles.elitefts.com/training-articles/friday-technique-video-foot-placement-for-the-bench-press/. #fitness #strength #orangecounty #athlete #orangecounty #fitfam
39. Research on Warming Up @bretcontreras article http://bretcontreras.com/what-does-sports-science-research-have-to-say-about-warming-up/. #athlete #fit #strength #orangecounty
40. Good Rob Petillo @Elite FTS article for aspiring powerlifter
http://articles.elitefts.com/training-articles/how-you-take-your-total-from-novice-to-elite/. #fitness #orangecounty #fitfam #athlete #strength
41. Rest-Pause Method & Slow Gainers vs Fast Gainers – @joshstrength Article http://blog.joshstrength.com/2014/03/12/rest-pause-trainingwhy-it-works.aspx. #fitness #orangecounty #strength #fitfam #bodybuilding #athlete
42. FMS Screen & Sport Performance @XLATHLETE Article http://xlathlete.com/blog/articles/entry/the_fms_screen_and_it #athlete #speed #fitness #orangecounty #strength
43. Critique of Marine Fitness Training @EliteFTS Article http://asp.elitefts.net/qa/default.asp?qid=209552&tid=. #fitness #orangecounty #fitfam #athlete #strength
44. Sports Injuries-Stop Blaming the Exercise @joeljamieson Article http://www.8weeksout.com/2012/08/19/sports-injuries-lets-stop-blaming-the-exercise/. #athlete #strength #speed #fitness #orangecounty
45. @jmike125 Article – Train to Failure or Not http://articles.elitefts.com/training-articles/the-research-meathead-training-to-failure/. #fitness #orangecounty #fitfam #athlete #strength
46. Onertraining vs Overreaching @jmike125 Article http://articles.elitefts.com/training-articles/the-research-meathead-overtraining-insight-and-performance/. #fitness #orangecounty #athlete #strength #fitfam
47. Powerlifting Insights for Bodybuilders @jgrnauttraining Mike Israetel Article http://www.jtsstrength.com/articles/2014/06/10/powerlifing-insights-bodybuilding-training/ #bodybuilding #fitness #bodybuilder #gymrat #fitfam
48. Understanding Energy Systems @jmike125 Article @EliteFTS http://articles.elitefts.com/training-articles/the-truth-about-energy-systems/. #fitness #fitfam #orangecounty #athlete #strength
49. Explaining Assistance Work @joshstrength Article http://blog.joshstrength.com/2014/05/07/exercises-main-and-assistance-whats-the-difference.aspx. #fitness #orangecounty #fitfam #strength #athlete
50. Tips for the Low Carb Dieter
http://articles.elitefts.com/training-articles/low-carb-dieting-without-the-suffering/. @EliteFTS #orangecounty #fitness #athlete #fitfam
51. Strength Program for Distance Running from @XLATHLETE http://xlathlete.com/blog/articles/entry/example_of_distance_running_strength #runner #running #athlete #fitness #fitfam
52. Partial Vs Full Reps @bretcontreras blog http://bretcontreras.com/partial-vs-full-reps-or-both/ #strength #orangecounty #fit #fitfam
53. 7 Principles of Exercise-Good Read http://www.simplyshredded.com/7-principles-of-exercise-selection.html. #fit #bodybuilding #orangecounty #fitfam
54. Improve Your Bench Press- @CoachGregRobins Article http://www.t-nation.com/training/the-best-exercises-period #strength #fitness #powerlifter #orangecouunty #athlete
55. Linear Periodization @joshstrength Article http://us7.campaign-archive2.com/?u=3a38161043764354f6052d5cf&id=ed757c089c&e=b9966c44fb. #strength #fit #orangecounty #athlete
56. Dept Drop vs. Drop Jump – Natalia Verkoshansky http://www.cvasps.com/2013/04/ #training #athlete #speed #football #fitness #fitfam #orangecounty
57. Strength Endurance XLATHLETE Article http://xlathlete.com/blog/articles/entry/strength_endurance #sport #athlete #speed #runner #running #fitness #fitfam #orangecounty
58. Price of the Platform @BryanKrahn Article http://articles.elitefts.com/training-articles/price-of-the-platform/ #powerlifting #gymrat #training #powerlifter #bodybuilding #fitness #orangecounty #fitfam
59. Be Aware-Excessive Article-Joe Giandonato @elitefts Article http://articles.elitefts.com/training-articles/excessive-cardio-just-say-no/ #fitness #fitfam #runner #orangecounty #running
60. Obliterate Your Sticking Points -@joshstrength Article http://www.t-nation.com/training/obliterate-your-sticking-points. #fitness #strength #athlete #powerlifting #orangecounty
61. 5 Common Technique Mistakes @EricCressey Article http://www.t-nation.com/free_online_article/sports_body_training_performance_repair/5_common_technique_mistakes. #fit #orangecounty #fitfam #athlete
62. Enhancing Recovery @XLATHLETE Article http://xlathlete.com/blog/articles/entry/a_multidimensional_approach_to_enhancing #athlete #speed #strength #powerlifting #fitness #fitfam
63. 5 Great Exercises- Christian Thibadeau Article http://www.t-nation.com/training/the-best-exercises-period #fitness #strength #fitfam #athlete #orangecounty
64. Post Activation Potnetiation Danny Raimondi @CVASPS Article http://www.cvasps.com/article-review-a-look-at-post-activation-potentiation/ #athlete #training #speed #powerlifting #powerlifter #fitness #fitfam
65. Training the Skinny Teen @BradGatens Article http://articles.elitefts.com/training-articles/training-for-the-skinny-teen/ #athlete #fitness #orangecounty #strength #fitfam
66. 5 More Common Technique Mistakes @EricCressey http://www.t-nation.com/free_online_article/sports_body_training_performance_repair/5_more_common_technique_mistakes&cr=. #fitfam #orangecounty #fit #athlete
67. Truth About Glutens http://www.t-nation.com/diet-fat-loss/not-so-ugly-truth-about-gluten. #fit #nutrition #orangecounty #nutrition
68. 10 Training Mistakes Women make http://www.t-nation.com/training/10-mistakes-women-make-in-the-gym. #orangecounty #fit #fitfam
69. 3 Techniques for Building Muscle http://www.t-nation.com/training/break-3-rules-build-more-muscle. #fit #fitfam #orange county #athlete
70. Pontentiation Clusters @XLATHLETE Cal Dietz Article
http://xlathlete.com/blog/articles/entry/maximizing_high_quality_reps_with #athlete #strength #powerlifter #powerlifting #speed #fitness #fitfam
71. Strength & Conditioning Coach Paradox @joeljamieson Article http://www.8weeksout.com/2012/07/03/the-paradox-of-the-strength-conditioning-professional/. #athlete #strength #orangecounty #fitness
72. @elitefts Mike Martsell article-Novice Strongman Training http://articles.elitefts.com/training-articles/training-for-novice-strongman/ #strongman #Powerlifting #fitness #powerlifter
73. Progressive Overload –Outdated? @joshstrength Article http://blog.joshstrength.com/2014/06/progressive-overload-outdated/. #strength #athlete #powerlifting #fitness #orangecounty #fitfam
74. Parametric Biometric Method-Cal Dietz @CVASPS Article http://www.cvasps.com/parametric-biometric-method/ #athlete #powerlifting #strength #speed #fitfam #fitness #orangecounty
75. Metabolic Adaption -@EricTrexler Article http://www.jtsstrength.com/articles/2014/07/11/need-know-metabolic-adaptation/ #bobybuilding #fitness #diet #bodybuilder #fitfam
76. Improving Force Production thru Foot & Ankle Training @XLATHLETE http://xlathlete.com/blog/articles/entry/transferring_force_and_improving_performance1 #athlete #sport #runner #speed #fitness #running #football
77. Truth Behind Fasted Cardio @BPSportScience Article http://articles.elitefts.com/training-articles/mythbusting-fasted-cardio/ #fitness #fitfam #orangecounty #bodybuilding
78. 22 Proven Rep Schemes – Christian Thibaudeau Article http://www.t-nation.com/training/22-proven-rep-schemes. #fitness #orangecounty #strength #bodybuilding #fitfam
79. Secondary Workouts for Recovery & More @MarkDugdale Article http://articles.elitefts.com/training-articles/secondary-workouts-for-increased-muscle-size-and-conditioning/ #fitness #bodybuilding #powerlifting #fitfam #orangecounty
80. Develop Your Pull-up – @Fakedanjohn Article http://www.t-nation.com/workouts/how-to-increase-your-pull-up-power. #fitness #fitfam #orangecounty #strength #athlete
81. Protecting the Neck @Elitefts Ryan Cidzik Article http://articles.elitefts.com/training-articles/protect-the-neck/ #athlete #football #strength #speed #fitness #fitfam #orangecounty
82. 4 Fat Burning Finishers- @Chadwaterbury Article http://www.t-nation.com/workouts/fast-abs-4-fat-burning-finishers. #fitness #fitfam #athlete #orangecounty
83. Progressing Jumping Exercises JayDeMayo/N.Verkoshansky @CVASPS Article http://www.cvasps.com/progressing-the-jumping-exercises-practical-application-for-coaches-dr-natalia-verkhoshansky/ #athlete #speed #strength #fitness #orangecounty #fitfam
84. Complex Training-Rate of Force Development @XLATHLETE Cal Dietz Article http://xlathlete.com/blog/articles/entry/the_importance_of_complex_training #athlete #powerlifting #fitfam #speed #gymrat
85. Competing in Strongman @ChaseKarnes Article http://articles.elitefts.com/training-articles/what-you-need-to-know-before-your-first-strongman-competition/ #strongman #strength #fitness #athlete #powerlifting #powerlifter #bodybuilding
86. Burn Reps for Anabolic Growth- @catanzarogroup Article http://www.t-nation.com/training/burn-reps-for-anabolic-growth. #bodybuilding #fitness #bodybuilder #orangecounty #fitfam
87. Should You Count Calories?- @DaniShugart Article http://www.t-nation.com/diet-fat-loss/calories-should-you-be-counting. #diet #fitness #fitfam #orangecounty #weightloss
88. Training Complexes @EricBach Article http://articles.elitefts.com/training-articles/training-complexes-to-shatter-plateaus/ #athlete #speed #powerlifting #fitness #orangecounty #strength
89. Single Leg vs Double Leg Training XLATHLETE Cal Dietz Article http://xlathlete.com/blog/articles/entry/single_leg_vs_double_leg #gymrat #athlete #speed #fitness #fitfam #orangeounty #runner
90. Tips to Improving Your Squat- @jesseirizarry Article http://www.t-nation.com/diet-fat-loss/calories-should-you-be-counting. #strength #powerlifter #orangecounty #athlete
91. Combining Conjugate & Undulating Periodization @cantanzarogroup Article http://articles.elitefts.com/training-articles/the-alternating-conjugate-periodization-model/ #fitness #bodybuilding #powerlifting #orangecounty #bodybuilder
92. Excelent Rippetoe @SS_Strength Ranting by the master http://www.t-nation.com/powerful-words/problem-with-exercise-science. #strength #fitness #fitfam #powerlifting
93. 6 Fat Loss Mistakes- C. Thibaudeau Article @T_Nation http://www.t-nation.com/training/fasted-cardio-eats-muscle #fitness #fitfam #orangecounty #athlete
94. GPP Bryan Mann @EliteFTS Article http://articles.elitefts.com/training-articles/purposeful-gpp-applying-science-to-your-conditioning/ #powerlifter #powerlifting #strength #athlete #orangecounty #fitness
95. Old Fred Hatfield Article on HIT from @joshstrength http://us7.campaign-archive2.com/?u=3a38161043764354f6052d5cf&id=fa7cdbdec6&e=b9966c44fb #strength #gymrat #fitness #powerlifting #bodybuilding
96. Bullet Proof Knees- Bryan Mann Article @EliteFTS http://articles.elitefts.com/training-articles/bulletproof-soccer-knees/ #fitness #athlete #speed #fitfam #orangecounty #soccer
97. Speed & Skill Optimization- @XLATHLETE Cal Dietz Article http://xlathlete.com/blog/articles/entry/speed_and_skill_optimization_a #athlete #speed #gymrat #athlete #fitness #fitfam
98. Women “Running” Into Trouble-Jon Kiefer Article @elitefts http://articles.elitefts.com/training-articles/women-running-into-trouble/ #fitness #fitfam #runner #running #orangecounty
99. Plyometrics History JayDeMayo/N.Verkoshansky http://www.cvasps.com/2013/03/ #athlete #training #fitness #speed #powerlifting #orangecounty
100. Deconstructing the Deadlift @underthebar Article http://articles.elitefts.com/training-articles/deconstructing-the-deadlift/ #powerlifting #powerlifter #gymrat #fitness #fitfam #orangecounty
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