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Unlocking Strength and Density: Block 6 - Cluster Set Training Protocol
This block we will dig into cluster set training —a powerful method used by elite athletes and built around the foundational principles...
Thomas Sobotor
Jun 1


Introducing Tactical Wave Training: Circuit-Style Fusion of Strength, Mobility, and Tactical Endurance
Welcome to Tactical Wave Training (TWT), a new program for STS that combines the strength-building power of wave loading with the...
Thomas Sobotor
May 4


Mastering Strength with Back Off Sets
What Are Back Off Sets? Back Off Sets are a smart, effective way to level up your strength training. The idea is straightforward: you...
Thomas Sobotor
Apr 5


Metabolic Circuit + 5×5 Strength Hybrid Program
This program combines high-intensity metabolic conditioning with progressive strength training, ensuring improved endurance, muscle...
Thomas Sobotor
Mar 2


Training Block #2: Paler Descending
Paler Descending Block 2 Overview Training Block #2 focuses on the Paler Descending  rep scheme, a structured intensification method...
Thomas Sobotor
Feb 2


Welcome to Block 1 of 2025: Unlock the Benefits of German Body Composition Training
German Volume Training, German Body Comp, and four-digit strength training tempo prescriptions are training methods commonly practiced...
Thomas Sobotor
Jan 3


Welcome to Deadcember!
Welcome to STS's version Deadcember —a month-long dedication to mastering the hex bar deadlift. With weekly changes to the set and rep...
Thomas Sobotor
Dec 1, 2024


5×5: A Simple and Effective Way to Build Strength and Muscle
The 5×5 workout is one of the most popular strength-training protocols, known for its straightforward design and effectiveness. It...
Thomas Sobotor
Nov 3, 2024


Metabolic Circuit and Drop Set Combo
Combining metabolic circuits with drop sets offers the perfect balance of strength, muscle growth, and conditioning. This program...
Thomas Sobotor
Oct 6, 2024


Jump into Our French Contrast Training Block!
Are you ready to take your athletic performance to the next level? The French Contrast Method (FCM) is just what we need. This advanced...
Thomas Sobotor
Aug 30, 2024


what is wave loading and why is it such a powerful tool to build strength and size?
What Is Wave Loading? Wave loading is an advanced strength training technique designed to maximize muscular development, neuromuscular...
Thomas Sobotor
Jul 28, 2024


5 x 5 a timeless approach to building strength.
The 5×5 workout program, originally popularized by strength coach Bill Starr, is a foundational strength training regimen known for its...
Thomas Sobotor
Jul 8, 2024


Unlocking the Power of Cluster Sets
When it comes to enhancing power, strength, and muscle size, understanding the key variables in a workout routine is crucial. One of the...
Thomas Sobotor
Jun 2, 2024


BLOCK 5 BACK OFF SETS
A strategic approach to strength training that involve working up to a max effort set followed by lighter sets with a reduced load.
Thomas Sobotor
Apr 28, 2024


2024 BEHIND THE BLOCK - BLOCK 4 DESCENDING PYRAMID
This block was created based on the Descending Pyramid program. The rep scheme is 10, 8, 6, and 4. As the reps decrease, weights will...
Thomas Sobotor
Mar 31, 2024


2024 BEHIND THE BLOCK - BLOCK 3 DROP SETS
Drop sets involve performing an exercise for a number of reps and after completion, dropping (reducing) the weight. With the reduced...
Thomas Sobotor
Mar 1, 2024


2024 BEHIND THE BLOCK - BLOCK 2 PYRAMIDS
The concept of pyramid training utilizes one of the most basic and effective rep schemes in resistance training. Its design is based on...
Thomas Sobotor
Feb 1, 2024


2024 BEHIND THE BLOCK - BLOCK 1
In Chinese culture, the dragon represents good luck, strength, & health. Specifically, 2024 is the year of the Wood Dragon and is...
Thomas Sobotor
Jan 1, 2024


Red Light Therapy: What is it and how can it help you?
Red Light therapy has been around for almost 50 years. Discovered in Hungary in the 1960s during an experiment using a ruby laser to try...
Thomas Sobotor
Mar 6, 2022


Behind the Block: BLOCK 3 2022 - DROP SETS
Drop sets have an amazing history. This method was created from the original HIT (High Intensity Training) Methodology and its creator...
Thomas Sobotor
Feb 25, 2022
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