The Overload System for Strength: A Modern Application of Old-School Training

The Overload System for Strength provides advanced methods to increase strength, including progressive range of motion, heavy partials, and functional isometrics, with detailed technical instruction for six main lifts. It offers frequency, split, and specialization options to fit preferences, goals, and schedule, and reintroduces time-tested, proven approaches to achieving strength gains in the shortest time possible. Written by Christian Thibaudeau and Tom Sheppard, it brings the methods of legends into the modern era and teaches you how to realize your strength potential.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 31 October 2023
Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers

Learn the methods of strength training legends. Skip the gimmicks and fads; use the training that has provided results for decades. The Overload System for Strength is your time-tested, proven guidebook to unlocking the strength gains you have been looking for. In The Overload System for Strength, youll find the following: Ten advanced methods to increase strength, including progressive range of motion, heavy partials, and functional isometrics Detailed technical instruction for six main lifts that promote large strength gains Frequency, split, and specialization options to fit your preferences, goals, and schedule The Overload System for Strength reintroduces this time-tested, proven approach to achieving strength gains in the shortest time possible. Influenced by legends in the field of strength and conditioning, youll learn the progressive range of motion and neurological carryover training methods from Paul Anderson; supramaximal partial lifts espoused by Bob Peoples, Anthony Ditillo, and Harry Paschall; functional isometrics promoted by Bob Hoffman; and eccentric overloads. Through decades of sweat and effort, these methods have been proven to have the strongest effect on maximizing the nervous systems capacity to increase force production. Written by Christian Thibaudeau, a renowned strength and conditioning coach who has trained Olympic athletes and CrossFit Games competitors, and Tom Sheppard, a strength coach and author who works with Thibarmy, EliteFTS, and T-Nation, The Overload System for Strength brings the methods of legends into the modern era and teaches you how to realize your strength potential. Earn continuing education credits/units! A continuing education exam that uses this book is also available. It may be purchased.

Weight: 680g
Dimension: 279 x 216 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781718216044