You’ve probably seen this before—an athlete who crushes their lifts but looks average when it’s game time. It’s frustrating. You’ve built the horsepower, but for some reason, they’re not getting off the line faster, jumping higher, or moving more explosively. That’s where the Transfer Phase of Triphasic Training II comes in. Because adding weight doesn’t mean adding performance—unless you teach the body what to do with the new horsepower. The Problem: Great Lifters, Poor Movers We’ve all had...
12 days ago • 3 min read
In strength culture, “heavy” is a badge of honor. ...But in Triphasic Training II, we redefine what heavy really means—because it’s not just about weight on the bar. It’s about triggering the right biological signals to remodel tissue, build force-producing potential, and ultimately transfer that to the field. Let’s get into the science behind the Supra Max Method—and why smart loading beats max loading every time. This was the first lesson in my keynote talk for the NSCA in MA recently....
13 days ago • 2 min read
Greetings as I (Dr Mike T here), snuck away for a couple minutes from the NSCA Massachusetts State Clinic here today Saturday to send you a great update. Huge thanks to the 275 people that came to my keynote talk here this AM covering material from TriPhasic Training II, co-authored with Coach Cal Dietz. It was great to chat with you many of you today also. Wanted to let you all know that we have the electronic PDF that comes with the TP2 book all updated once again! It has a ton of programs,...
28 days ago • 1 min read
Since February 8th, I (Dr MIke T here) have implemented a daily cardiovascular training regimen, maintaining perfect adherence for 47 consecutive days without exception. This protocol wasn't designed for optimal conditions, but rather to test the efficacy of absolute consistency regardless of circumstances. The daily sessions have varied considerably: 15-minute Zone 2 work performed at 9pm despite significant fatigue 6-minute progressive interval sessions conducted pre-dawn High-intensity...
29 days ago • 1 min read
Happy Saturday and I hope you are charging up to crush it this week. Today we are chatting about the role of the aerobic system to support lifting and sports performance. Remember - the key is to do high quality work first, then repeat it. Your athlete's aerobic system is what allows them to recover faster during training from set to set and even session to session; thus you can do more high quality work. Functional Reserve Range A key concept to understand is Functional Reserve Range (FRR),...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
One of the biggest overarching principles of the Triphasic Training II book is the ability of your athletes to perform high-quality work. If you're primarily focused on strength training and have been avoiding aerobic work, you're likely leaving significant gains on the table. The Issue in the Weight Room "Any idiot can make another idiot tired." -Verkhoshansky Conditioning is just as important for strength athletes as it is for endurance athletes. Why? Because it allows you to continue to do...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
We are back today with 2 things for you. I) Book Club Featuring Triphasic 2 I wanted to let you know about the Strength Pages book club as they are going to feature the Triphasic Training II book coming up. Check them out at https://samelsner.gumroad.com/l/strengthpages Note- there is a small fee, but we don't make a dime off it. 2) Question of the day: "How long should my athletes rest between sets?" It's one of the most common questions we get, and most coaches "out there" are making a...
2 months ago • 2 min read
We are back here once again and and the great Dr Anthony Donskov pulled the one and only Cal Dietz from his hole and stuck a microphone in front of him to break down a bunch of concepts featured in the Triphasic Training II book. Here is the full podcast below: >> Podcast on YouTube << >> Podcast on iTunes << Here is what went down: 00:00:00 What is on my reading list? 00:03:25 What are the foundations of triphasic training? 00:10:50 The importance of knowing how to think inside the box....
2 months ago • 1 min read
We are back here after a crazy busy weekend as I (Dr Mike T) here was doing some consulting in Denver CO and got to shred the gnar at Copper Mtn on Sunday before flying home on Monday. We are stoked for the upcoming Q and A! that is set for Wed - tomorrow- Feb 5 at Noon CST for 1 hour. If you purchase the book between now and when the call goes live, you will get a 1 hour group bonus Q and A with Cal and myself. Confession - I had the permissions below set wrong and changed it yesterday, so...
3 months ago • 2 min read