Chapter
The Importance of Conditioning for Strength Athletes
1:08:05 - 1:17:01 (08:56)
Conditioning for strength athletes should be cycled in six week periods, ramping up and dropping back down again to be slightly offset from strength peaks to taper the week prior in conditioning work. Neglecting conditioning can lead to chronic loading and injuries.
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Conditioning is an important aspect of training for strength athletes and should be implemented in cycles to maximize results without overdoing it.
1:08:05 - 1:11:07 (03:02)
Summary
Conditioning is an important aspect of training for strength athletes and should be implemented in cycles to maximize results without overdoing it. It is crucial to properly balance conditioning and strength training for optimal success in the long term.
ChapterThe Importance of Conditioning for Strength Athletes
Episode#207 – Chris Duffin: The Mad Scientist of Strength
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Understanding the difference between acute and chronic loading is crucial for athletes to avoid injury and maintain consistency in their training.
1:11:07 - 1:13:19 (02:11)
Summary
Understanding the difference between acute and chronic loading is crucial for athletes to avoid injury and maintain consistency in their training. Consistent overloading can lead to plateauing or overtraining while too much of a decrease in loading can result in under-training and an increased risk of injury.
ChapterThe Importance of Conditioning for Strength Athletes
Episode#207 – Chris Duffin: The Mad Scientist of Strength
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The host shares his powerlifting training techniques and explains how they are designed to optimize his sessions for maximum gains.
1:13:19 - 1:17:01 (03:42)
Summary
The host shares his powerlifting training techniques and explains how they are designed to optimize his sessions for maximum gains.