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Mesocycles Course – Lesson 5: Polarized Training
By Mike Tuchscherer on 09/07/2020Polarized training is established planning concept in endurance training. See how it can be applied to strength training in this video by Mike Tuchscherer
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Mesocycles Course – Lesson 4: Block Periodization
By Mike Tuchscherer on 16/06/2020What is the difference between linear periodization calling for hypertrophy, strength and power phases, and the “block periodization”? Both are sequential, but what are the similarities and differences? Find out in this insightful video by Mike Tuchscherer.
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Mesocycles Course – Lesson 3: Undulating Periodization
By Mike Tuchscherer on 05/06/2020Daily Undulating periodizaton was few years back a hot topic of forum talks and research papers. It is time to revisit this useful planning strategy by checking Mike Tuchscherers review of the common implementations. Mike explains the difference between “phase” and “rep” undulations and provide overview of the strength and weaknesses of DUP in powerlifting.
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Mesocycles Course – Lesson 2: Linear Periodization
By Mike Tuchscherer on 29/05/2020Linear Periodization is one of the most widely used planning strategies but at the same time one of the most confusing. In this video, Mike Tuchscherer clears some confusion and provides a rationale for when and how to use linear periodization in strength training planning.
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Mesocycles Course – Lesson 1: Programming Structure
By Mike Tuchscherer on 15/05/2020Before jumping right into linear, block, and other periodizations strategies, it is important to understand the “programming structure”. In this video Mike Tuchscherer outlines his “Six Steps” system that is necessary for building a training cycle, as well as understanding different frameworks.
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Microcycles Course – Module 6: GPP Programming
By Mike Tuchscherer on 04/05/2020In this module, Mike Tuchscherer explains his viewpoints on General Physical Preparation (GPP) methods for powerlifters and other strength specialists.
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Microcycles Course – RTS Toolkit
By Mike Tuchscherer on 23/04/2020In this module, Mike Tuchscherer explains Auto-regulation tools and methods but mainly focuses on Rate-Of-Perceived-Effort (RPE).
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Microcycles Course: Template Design
By Mike Tuchscherer on 06/04/2020In this video, Mike Tuchscherer is providing practical advice for planning the week. According to Mike, the template is not a program, but the order of work for a given week. To design an efficient template, follow these six steps explained in this lesson.
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Microcycles Course: Background Knowledge
By Mike Tuchscherer on 22/03/2020In these two videos of the Microcycles Course, Mike Tuchscherer is providing an overview of the needed background knowledge. This includes the discussion on the principles of training: specificity, overload, fatigue management, variation, periodization, and a quick mention of the auto-regulations.
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Microcycle & Mesocycle Programming Courses by Mike Tuchscherer
By Mladen Jovanovic on 09/03/2020We are delighted to announce that the two excellent strength training courses by one of the leading powerlifting athletes and coaches, Mike Tuchscherer, will soon be available for Complementary Training members.
