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Jordan Van Dyk
Nov 14, 20242 min read
Making Time: Unconventional Ways to Make The 4-Day Training Split Work For You
After a lifter's NLP is completed, the next logical step for many people is the Intermediate 4-day training split. This split is typically d
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Jordan Van Dyk
Oct 28, 20242 min read
Keeping It Simple: Basic Strength Training with Big Results
Programming for strength training doesn't have to be complex. I was reminded of this essential understanding recently in my own training
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Jordan Van Dyk
Aug 11, 20244 min read
Setting Up The 4-Day Lifting Split
The 4-Day lifting split is among the most popular splits for people looking to get strong, and for good reason. It provides excellent flexi
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Jordan Van Dyk
Jun 30, 20244 min read
Building Around the Bench Press: Incline Press, Dips and Other Important Upper Body lifts
At some point, like all main lifts, the Bench Press is greatly aided by assistance exercises. This is due to the Law of Diminishing Returns
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Jordan Van Dyk
Jun 4, 20243 min read
The Cardiovascular Benefits of Strength Training
When we think of cardiovascular health, activities like running, cycling, or swimming often come to mind. However, strength training...
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Jordan Van Dyk
May 31, 20243 min read
The Two Most Important Variables in any lifting program
I've written several articles over the last few months about programming, sleep, tracking food, exercise technique, etc. It's a topic...
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Jordan Van Dyk
Apr 29, 20242 min read
Beginner To Intermediate Programming: General to specific
The principles of programming dictate that over time, a person's program should go from general to specific. What this means in simple terms
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Jordan Van Dyk
Apr 12, 20243 min read
Friday Five: The Best (Essential) Gym Bag Accessories
It is rare that anything you put on your body can be called essential, but there are a few gym accessories that will support your...
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Jordan Van Dyk
Apr 9, 20242 min read
How to Master the Overhead Press: Top 5 Cues
As you throw your hips forward, you create a backwards lean in your upper body. At this angle, throwing the bar in a straight vertical line
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Jordan Van Dyk
Apr 5, 20242 min read
Master The Bench Press: Top 5 Cues
The Bench Press seems to be every beginner's favorite exercise. It even has its own holiday, International Bench Press Day that people...
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Jordan Van Dyk
Apr 3, 20243 min read
Owning a Home Gym: A Cost-Benefit Analysis
Investing in a home gym was one of the best decisions I've ever made. It has saved me no money whatsoever, but it has saved me a ton of...
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Jordan Van Dyk
Mar 29, 20241 min read
Master the Deadlift: Top 5 Cues
The Deadlift is hard. I hope this makes it easier! "Push the Floor Away" This cue reminds lifters that the legs are as involved in the...
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Jordan Van Dyk
Mar 27, 20242 min read
Master the Squat: Top 5 Cues
The master cues of the squat- the KING of all muscle building exercises! How do you perform the best squat possible? Try these cues!...
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Jordan Van Dyk
Mar 27, 20242 min read
You probably need fractional plates
The first thing I find myself recommending people purchase when working with me is a tripod to hold their phone. The next piece of...
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Jordan Van Dyk
Mar 26, 20241 min read
Olympic Lifting Shoes are Worth the Money
Olympic lifting shoes are a type of specialized footwear designed for use in the sport of weightlifting, and is used by powerlifters as...
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