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Programming Fundamentals Of Barbell Training*
The most comprehensive course on how to safely plan & progress the barbell strength athlete of any level.
PRE-COURSE OPTIONAL READING MATERIAL
This information is beneficial but not required in order to be successful in the course.
Muscle Physiology, Dr. Ebneshahidi
Muscle Physiology & Contraction
Practical Programming for Strength Training (3rd Ed.) Chapter 4
Starting Strength Adaptation: Period, Persistence, and Prioritization
British Medical Journal: Stress and the General Adaptation Syndrome
Practical Programming for Strength Training (3rd Ed.) Pages 11-17
Programming Fundamentals: Pre-Course Terminology
Starting Strength: Training vs. Exercise
Starting Strength Basic Barbell Training (3rd Ed.) Pages 291-295
MODULE 1
Module 1, Lecture 1: The Beginning: How & Why
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+ Reading Material
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- Starting Strength: pages 1-5, 291-297, 300-303
- Practical Programming: pages 4-8,11-16,31-38,48-52,61-72,77-87
- The Novice Effect
+ Additional Material (Optional)
Module 1, Lecture 2: Progressions Based on Response
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+ Flow Charts
+ Reading Material
- Starting Strength: pages 297-300, 303-308
- Practical Programming: pages 88-101
- Progression Without Regression
- Monitoring Training Load to Understanding Fatigue in Athletes
- A systematic review of the effectiveness of neuromuscular warm-up strategies that require no additional equipment
+ Additional Reading Material (Highly Recommended)
- Incremental Increases
- RPE: Am I Doing This Right?
- The Reset: Why and How
- 8 Simple Ways to Ditch Excuses & Start Your Barbell Resistance Training Journey Today
- Click Here for the Dynamic Warmup PDF!
- Click Here for the Healthy Barbell Training Guide! If you're looking to share it with friends, simply copy & paste this link and share it: https://bit.ly/3eW2UkL
- Click Here for the 6-Point RPE Descriptor System!
+ Optional Reading Material & Handouts
Module 1, Lecture 3: Transitioning from Novice to Intermediate
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+ Reading Material
How To Get The Most Beginner Gains Out of Your Deadlift
The Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire for Everyone
5 Reasons to Use a Beginner Powerlifting Program After a Month Off of Training
A Complete Guide to Optimizing Your Restart to Barbell Training - PDF
9-Week Social Isolation No Equipment Program - PDF
Non-Traditional Strength Training Methods - PDF
MODULE 2
Module 2, Lecture 4: Comparison & Integration of Various Intermediate & Advanced Programming Methods
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+ Reading Material
- 5-3-1 Manual: p. 6 through top of p. 10; bottom of p. 20 through top of p. 30
- Practical Programming: Texas Method (Ch. 6: bottom of p. 113 through middle of p. 145), Heavy Light Medium (Ch. 6: middle of p. 157 through end of chapter)
- The Texas Method, by Mark Rippetoe
- Daily Undulating Periodization - Stronger by Science
- Powerlifting to Win: A Review of the Conjugate Method
+ Additional Readings (Optional)
Module 2, Lecture 5: IVLI, 4-Day Split, 4-Day Mixed Split, 2-Day Split
+ Lecture 5 Outline & Charts (No Additional Reading Material)
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Module 2, Lecture 6: Athlete/Client Assessment/Training Decision Considerations
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+ Lecture 6 Reading Material
The Safety of Barbell Resistance Training for Adult Powerlifters with Scoliosis; Drs. Alyssa Haveson & Rori Alter
Clinical Coach Membership Lecture: Scoliosis & Leg Legnth Discrepancies in Barbell Training
MODULE 3
TRAINING EXAMS
Module 1 Exam: Due June 3, 2023 at 11:59PM EST
Module 1 Exam & Module 1 Case Study
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Module 2 Exam: Due July 1, 2023 at 11:59PM EST
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Module 3 Exam: Due September 2, 2023 at 11:59PM EST
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