Strength: Barbell Training Essentials (The Complete Athletic Strength Development System) Paperback – June 30, 2013

Transform Your Strength, Maximize Your Gains, and Train Smarter with the STRENGTH SystemSTRENGTH is a revolutionary 350+ page manual is designed to change your workouts - and your results - forever. This system teaches you how to lift heavy with perfect technique, targeting the three foundational barbell lifts: bench press, squat, and deadlift. By correcting weak points, unlocking mobility restrictions, and optimizing your individual setup, you’ll finally lift more weight safely and build muscle faster than ever before.Most programs fail because they focus on “what” to do, not how to do it. STRENGTH goes beyond generic instructions to tailor every movement to your body, your weaknesses, and your goals. With our 10/20/30 Principle, you can add 10 lbs. to your bench, 20 lbs. to your squat, and 30 lbs. to your deadlift in just two training sessions - without magic pills or gimmicks - by teaching you the exact techniques to move more weight efficiently and safely.Bench Press MasteryThe Bench Press section reveals the critical setup, foot placement, arm angles, and tension strategies to press heavier while protecting your shoulders. You’ll learn 14 of the most effective supplemental exercises for chest, shoulder, and triceps strength, plus a 28-week progression to systematically grow your pressing power. Every rep is dialed in to your unique body mechanics, unlocking hidden strength and improving lockout, off-chest power, and overall performance.Squat DominationThe Squat section teaches the essential cues to maintain chest position, prevent the “butt wink,” and turn your hips into a powerhouse. You’ll discover 15 supplemental exercises to strengthen weak points, master two fundamental movements critical for safe and explosive squats, and follow a 24-week progression that builds raw strength while enhancing mobility, stability, and bar path efficiency.Deadlift PerfectionThe Deadlift section guides you through stance, bar path, torque, tension, and bracing strategies for maximal pulling strength. Learn 13 supplemental exercises that target weak links, bulletproof your body, and transform your pull from the ground up. A 24-week deadlift progression ensures continuous strength gains while correcting individual mobility restrictions that hold lifters back.Individualized Technique OptimizationThe genius of STRENGTH lies in its personalization. Every lifter is different. By identifying your mobility limitations, setup faults, and weak points, this program helps you dial in the perfect technique under the bar, ensuring maximum force production and reducing injury risk. You’ll finally perform the “Big 3” lifts the way your body was meant to, with precise form that translates to real strength gains and muscular development.Complete Strength Training CurriculumOrganized into five core sections - The Fundamentals, Bench Press, Squat, Deadlift, and Program Design - the system also includes 52 supplemental exercises, regressions, and progressions to build each lift from the ground up. Learn proper breathing, tension, and setup, and leverage time-tested methods that elite coaches have used for decades.Why the STRENGTH System Works:Corrects individual weaknesses and mobility limitationsMaximizes force output while protecting jointsBuilds raw power, dense muscle, and lift-specific strengthDesigned for athletes, lifters, and coaches at every levelWith STRENGTH, every lift, rep, and set is optimized for your body type, your leverages, and your individual restrictions.SPECIAL NOTE: To gain access to the exclusive Strength video library, send an email to helpdesk @ dieselsc dot com with your Amazon order number! Read more