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

Execution Cues: – I prefer to use a barbell for stability, so my first step is always to set the bar up at roughly my sternum height. Some will find it easier or more convenient to just use a post or pole. The biggest takeaway is to have something rigid

Top Set/Down Set-style training is really just a specific way to balance intensity and volume that falls under the broader category of what’s known as High-Intensity Training. The basic idea is to work up to a max-effort top set—which will be the driver of neurological and strength progression—either through load increases