Coach AP
Should You be Taking Creatine?
Creatine monohydrate is a great addition to any strength athlete's nutrition habits (read more here). Creatine is produced naturally by...
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Coach AP
- 6 days ago
- 1 min
What is RIR and how do I use it?
RIR is a tool for picking the weight you will use for a given exercise. RIR, or "reps in reserve," is a type of system coaches refer to...
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Coach AP
- Jan 31
- 2 min
Why Do I Need a Lifting Belt?
Most novice lifters are aware that lifting belts can be a helpful tool for safety when training heavy barbell movements. There is a...
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Coach AP
- Jan 27
- 2 min
What is progressive overload?
A main concept in strength training plans is the idea of progressive overload. Progressive overload allows us to get stronger over time....
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Coach AP
- Jan 24
- 1 min
The #1 Mistake a Beginner Lifter Makes
The hardest thing about starting out in strength training is staying PATIENT. We see it time and again: a newbie learns how to do the...
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Coach AP
- Jan 20
- 1 min
Does Yoga Make a Good Warmup for Lifting?
The short answer: No. But it also depends on the style. Most forms of yoga involve "static stretching," or holds in poses/stretches that...
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Coach AP
- Jan 17
- 1 min
How Much Weight Do I Add?
When you’re first starting out, you will likely be able to add weight quickly! Try not to get too eager too soon – aim to increase by up...
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Coach AP
- Jan 6
- 1 min
I'm Not Getting Sore Anymore -- am I Working Hard Enough?
DOMS, or Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness, is not an indication of how hard you work in a training session! You will likely experience DOMS...
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Coach AP
- Dec 26, 2022
- 3 min
Warmup Sets vs. Working Sets
When you are getting ready to start a new lift within a training session, you should always do a warmup set with the empty barbell first....
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Coach AP
- Dec 26, 2022
- 1 min
Should I Do Cardio as a Warmup?
Great question! While up to 5 minutes of light cardio is a common warmup for raising the body’s internal temperature, it’s not a...
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Coach AP
- Dec 26, 2022
- 2 min
Training Session Preparation
Prepping for a training session should not take 20 minutes and be full of complex exercises. Most individuals benefit from a brief...
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