Out of curiosity, I looked up the actual definition of Accessory Work so I could paint a clear picture of what we’re discussing in today’s blog.  My name is Annie Miller, certified strength and conditioning specialist and I help you learn as you train and enjoy your lifts again. Today we do that by covering […]

In the world of fitness, people are always looking for the “best.” The best exercises, the best training split, the best training frequency… While we might be able to identify the “best” based on the current results and research available to us. The best will come more often than not, when you are able to […]

My name is Annie Miller. I’m a certified strength and conditioning specialist, and I help you learn as you train and enjoy your lifts again. In this blog, we do that by giving you three ways to help you learn how to select your weights. Whether you are following a workout program from someone else […]

People (enter trainers, coaches, physical therapists, body builders, and strongmen) toss the term “progressive overload” about in the absence of context for the larger audience. I believe progressive overload can be seen in lights: One view is the pre-planned process. While the other is outcome. I can see the logic in both. Take whichever you […]

The Bulgarian split squat is a single leg squatting variation that biases the working the leg. They can be performed with a wider front to back stance and forward leaning chest, targeting the glutes. Or in more of a traditional squat stance, with the knee passing over the toe, and hip crease sinking below the […]

In the world of weight lifting there are many tools we can use as accessories to make our training easier. That is generally the purpose of a “training accessory.” They take the load off, help out a weak link, or make our movements more efficient. These accessories fill gaps we might have. Take from these […]