There are two kinds of people. Those who keep a training diary, and those who don't. Which are you?
The Secret Diary of David Whittington, aged 21 3/4
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Does Your Coach Need a Coach?
Probably.
When is a lunge not a lunge?
Well, when it's a split squat of course!
Feeling HOT HOT HOT!
Rather predictably, as the UK currently melts in unprecedented temperatures, I have been asked several times today how people should be training in the heat. So here goes! 1. Choose your time. It's a pretty good idea to train in the early morning, or late evening in the summer. This will obviously enable you to … Continue reading Feeling HOT HOT HOT!
Rest vs Recovery
When following a training programme, whether an off the shelf routine, something you or your coach have created or even an instinctive training system, you will inevitably have 'rest days' in there. But what actually IS a rest day?! Most of the athletes I coach seem to, quite naturally, think a rest day is simply … Continue reading Rest vs Recovery
Weightlifting Glossary
There are a lot of terms, technical names and descriptions used in and around the sport of weightliftng, and they confuse a lot of people! Here is a run down of some that I get asked often. BWL - Formerly known as BAWLA, this is the British governing body and coaching organisation for weightlifting in … Continue reading Weightlifting Glossary
Amino Acids
A quick quide to the amino acids used by humans.
Why Perfect is the Enemy of the Good
Strength and Conditioning coach Dave Whittington discusses why striving for perfection can be detrimental to your development as a weightlifter.
Gorilla PT Squat Programme
The hugely popular four week squat programme from David Whittington, ASCC. For FREE!
Gorilla PT 