September 15
Training for Easy–Hard Gainers 1
Most strength coaches will categorize an athlete or client into one of three classes based on their responsiveness to training: easy gainer, hard gainer and average gainer. Let's take a look at each category.
August 10
Strength-Focused Mesocycle
Over the past year or so, I've been swamped with requests from readers who want a program that focuses solely on maximal-strength development. What I'm referring to is a maximal-strength focused program that doesn't induce bodyweight from hypetrophy.
August 3
The "One Lift a Day" Program
The program is simple, the workouts are short, and the results are fantastic. The catch? It’s also brutally hard. Check it out.
July 22
The Mutation Series - Part 3 Continued
My bodybuilding training includes a bit more heavy lifting than most "regular" bodybuilding programs, and as such will lead to some significant strength gains.
July 21
The Mutation Series - Part 3
In this last installment of this series, I want to give you a quick three-week physical peaking routine designed to help you gain some more muscle while increasing muscle density. You should also be able to lose more fat in this stage.
July 14
Triple Total Training
If you're stuck in a rut and you've been training for more than a year, this program will induce appreciable strength and size gains.
July 8
Refinement Training
Get revitalized and ready for your next mass program!
July 1
Neanderthal No More - Part 4
The complete, head-to-toe guide to fixing your bad posture. Check it out.
June 28
Pendulum Training for Athletes
A while back here at T-Nation, I released a series on what I called Pendulum Training. This is basically a training system that has you switching from structural training to functional training every week.
June 23
Shoulders Overhaul
Average shoulders are easy. Any lifting will make them look okay. But truly impressive shoulders are harder to get. You need this plan.
May 28
The Mutation Series - Part 2
Get ready to mutate, in a good way. Here’s weeks 4-6 of a Coach Thibaudeau’s 12-week transformation plan.
April 30
Westside for Skinny Bastards 1
Skinny? Interested in packing on muscle mass and having the strength to back it up? This program is for you.
April 23
The Mutation Series - Part 1
Ready to undergo a major mutation of body composition? Here are weeks one through three of your next big transformation.
April 16
Single's Club
The Beauty of Multiple 1-Rep Sets.
April 2
The Anti-Bodybuilding Hypertrophy Program – Part 2
Here’s the sequel to one of our most popular training plans. Check it out.
February 13
Pendulum Powerlifting
Back in December, Coach Thibaudeau introduced T-Nation to Pendulum Training, his particular style of non-linear periodization, then he applied this effective approach to bodybuilding. Now, the big bald Canadian is tackling powerlifting. This should be interesting!
January 16
Pendulum Bodybuilding
In my last article, Pendulum Training, I introduced the basic principles behind a new way to plan your workouts. This new way of thinking is based on a frequent pre-planned variation of training objectives and means.
January 1
Quattro Dynamo
Train every muscle group 4 times per week? Yes, it can be done, if you plan it right. Try this program.
December 26
Pendulum Training
Non-Linear Periodization for Maximum Gains