Andrew Stevens | Performance Coach

Max-velocity days have been humbling me.

Strength has always given me confidence. But being strong in the lifts I’ve spent years chasing made it easy to overlook the areas I hadn’t developed.

My calves and hip flexors have been a reality check.

It’s uncomfortable feeling like a beginner at something when you’re used to feeling capable in the weight room. But that discomfort is giving me useful information about where my training needs attention.

Today started with max-velocity sprinting, followed by trap bar at 405 for two sets of six, then accessory work for my hamstrings, hip flexors and calves.

Strength still has a place. I’m controlling the main-lift volume to make room for the areas I’ve neglected and account for the sprint work I’ve already done.

Now I’ll track how those areas progress, how I recover, and how the rest of my training performs.

If your program keeps revolving around what you’re already good at, ask yourself what you might be avoiding.

APEX Training — Vol. 2: Strength.
Build the Evidence.

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