Training

Principle of Phase Potentiation


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Chad Wesley Smith continues his series on the Scientific Principles of Strength Training with the 6th ranked principle, Phase Potentiation. Phase Potentiation is the strategic sequencing of programming phases to increase the potential of subsequent phases and increase long term adaptive potential.

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