RTS Reactive Training Systems

We all know everyones deadlift technique must be individual to meet their needs. However, certain fundamentals apply to everyone for efficient lifting.1) the bar must stay over midfoot throughout the lift2) the bar must lightly touch your legs the whole lift3) you must start with your armpits dir...

A common misunderstanding around Emerging Strategies is in the application of a taper week. Which is understandable. More often than not, it doesn't match a traditional taper week. Why?Because, like all training, it needs to be individualized. That is how we will maximize our protentional into a ...

It Stopped Working, Now What? No matter how perfect your training program is, there will come a time when it stops delivering the same results. Plateaus are a natural part of the process. It can be hard to differentiate between a down session and a down trendline. Typically, if you have more than...

Do you ever get program writer's block?At one time or another, we all have. That's one of the main reasons we have a massive library of stock strategies. They can be helpful if giving a good starting point. From there, customizing it to meet individual work capacities and various considerations. ...

@miketuchscherer @gabymulller and @read.the.literature discuss the challenges and strategies of handling multiple lifters at large competitions, drawing on Kennys recent experience at the USAPL Collegiate Nationals. They share insights on managing group coaching scenarios, emphasizing the impo...

This was inspired by the talk with Bryce, Gaby, and Mike.Successful athletes have passion for what they do, and can be very hard on themselves when things seemingly aren't going well.Here's a bonus perspective:I had an athlete come into the gym after a long time. Their strength had dropped signif...

Elliott Sykes recently competed at the Powerlifting America High School Nationals, where he secured a spot on the worlds team as a -74kg sub junior.Elliott had an impressive performance, achieving a 7/9 day. He squatted 282.5kg, setting an unofficial sub junior and junior record, and is only just...

Meet day comes with a lot of different variables than our training environment. Learning how to navigate meet day is an important skill to develop. One that can make the difference in the outcome of the meet. In powerlifting, the winner is determined by the total. Even if the meet is based on poi...

@miketuchscherer , @gabymulller and @karma.kasper engage in an insightful conversation with @bryce_cbb . They reflect on several events that have already happened in 2024, particularly focusing on Sheffield.The discussion highlights coaching strategies, the psychological aspects of training, and ...

Train harder by actually training smarter to unlock your potential step by stepHave you thought of working with a coach to take you to the next level? Go visit our website www.reactivetrainingsystems.com for further information on All-Access Coaching with one of our RTS coaches. #rts#rpe#coaching...

We are ready for the PA Masters + Equipped Nationals 2024 this week and wish the following athletes lots of strength and success on the platform!@johndemchak @ronb7575 @ross.leppala @c_f_richards @miketuchscherer #competition#powerlifting#america#ipf

We all want to use RPE-based protocols so that we can add more weight to the bar. Who doesn't? That's a massive reason why we choose powerlifting over other strength sports. MORE WEIGHT!It's fundamental.It can also be a trap.The most common mistake we do with RPE based training is to only use it ...