Before we attempt to manipulate intensity as a variable in training, we first should define what failure actually is. I like to break it down into three stages: 1) Technical Failure When you hit a technical failure, you did not fail to complete a full rep, but you will not

Once we understand why managing fatigue is necessary as well as when these strategies are best implemented, the next step is to figure out how to properly integrate deloads into your specific circumstances. There is no one-size-fits-all cheat code here — the deloading strategy you use will depend heavily on

While we advice being diligent in your preparation, things do not always go according to plan in practice — that’s OK and should be expected! In saying that, we can actually create an action plan for how to handle the unexpected when it inevitably occurs…