People are too quick to use the word “form” when describing the quality of an exercise’s performance. If you performed it well, you showed good form. If you performed it poorly, you showed bad form. If they saw something that needs correcting, you’ll be told to “lower the weight and work on form”.

It becomes this catch all term that over-simplifies the evaluation of exercise performance. Things should be made as simple as possible, but no simpler.

In this post I demonstrate how to dig in a bit deeper through a discussion of tension and technique that should help you to analyze your exercise performance and that of others with more value to offer.

Everyone has bad days in the gym, and without an understanding of why they can have a significant impact on your training.

Our 16-Week Static Monsters Program is now available. You’ll want to have it purchased before July to make sure that you have enouh time to complete the program before the competition!

Learn to optimize workouts using Rep Ranges and Reps in Reserve (RIR) to balance intensity and recovery. This guide provides key tips for adjusting weights and maximizing training effectiveness. Perfect for any fitness level, enhance your workout results now!

Explore the crucial role of personalized training in a world of one-size-fits-all fitness dogmas. This post delves into why a tailored approach to strength training isn't just beneficial—it's essential for safety, effectiveness, and long-term success. Discover how understanding individual needs and nuances elevates the journey to peak physical condition and holistic health recovery.

If you plan to start a new program with a percentage based intensity prescription, you need to find a good max. Use this protocol to get the body prepared and to set an accurate max.

Ever wondered what it looks like to start up with an online coach?

The Deadlift is one of the most popular lifts you’ll see people doing in the gym… but do you really have to Deadlift?

RPE is a form of Autoregulation we use at ATR all the time. Here’s what you need to know to be successful with this method.