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The Absolute Conjugate Strategy: Connective Tissue Architecture Training
Achieving Paradigm Shifts: Applying Bulgarian Training Innovations to Enhance Reactive Strength through Connective Tissue-Specific Training.
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Dr. Michael Chivers
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John Quint
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Spine Training Template
At the time of writing this, NFL off-season training is in full swing.
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John Quint
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Dr. Michael Chivers
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Internal Isometric Loading Continuum Founders Meeting (Recording) and Resources
A presentation of our Internal Isometric Loading Continuum and a discussion with Founding Members.
 • 
Dr. Michael Chivers
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John Quint
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1:24:25
Oscillatory Isometric Muscle Actions
A New Class of Isometrics.
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Dr. Michael Chivers
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John Quint
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Neurological Tightness at the Hip Joint Level + Neurological Inhibition at the Hamstring: A Deep Dive
Christian Watson case study discussion (Part 1) on why we disagree. Plus, defining the phenomenon of neurological tightness at the joint level …
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Dr. Michael Chivers
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John Quint
15
30:47
Conjugate in the Clinic: Michal Bazgier’s Internship Project
Exploring the Application of Absolute’s Conjugate Strategy to Treat Hip Dysfunction in a Clinical Setting
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Dr. Michael Chivers
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John Quint
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18:27
Welcome to the Reactive Strength Training Paradigm
3 Keys to Excelling in this New Training Paradigm.
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Dr. Michael Chivers
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John Quint
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The Louie Simmons Expand Capsular Space Case
The details of the clinical strategy that generated buy-in within the clinic at Westside Barbell.
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Dr. Michael Chivers
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John Quint
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A Discussion on Programming
Things we consider modifying in programming. Too much volume of lifting. Not enough joint-specific or tissue-specific training.
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Dr. Michael Chivers
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John Quint
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20:39
The One Biological Heuristic Every Strength Practitioner Needs to Know
A Simple Heuristic That Optimizes Training Efficiency on the Road to Point B.
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Dr. Michael Chivers
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John Quint
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The Neural Net of Absolute Strength
Diagram of the Anatomy of the Layers That Comprise the Network & Each Layer Defined.
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Dr. Michael Chivers
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John Quint
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Band Tension in Strength Training: Part 1 The Genesis
Desperation Drives Innovation: The Genesis of Band Tension
 • 
Dr. Michael Chivers
 and 
John Quint
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