Resistance profiles (or curves) and strength profiles (or curves) can sound intimidating or complicated at first, but the concepts are quite simple.
They are also very important to understand if you are writing workouts for yourself or others. They massively influence exercise selection depending on the goal of the workout.
In this short introductory video, Coach Cody will share some visual and real-life examples so that when come across these terms again, they won’t be foreign to you. At the end, there will also be some practical tips and common mistakes to avoid.
00:20 Resistance Profile Definition & Examples
01:50 Strength Profile Definition & Visual Example
03:48 Practical Application & Common Mistakes
As mentioned in the video, if you’d prefer to have all of these considerations taken care of for you, please consider exploring the Workout Program library for one that suits your goal. We also have an article to help you Choose Your First Program if you’re not sure where to start.
If you’d like to learn how to evaluate and apply exercise selection for specific goals, consider the Biomechanics course and the Nutrition & Program Design course, which are both included in the N1 Certification.
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After taking our training analysis quiz, you’ll have a long-term plan constructed for you. Your plan will consist of several Phases. Each Phase will present you with a few suggested programs to pick from. Each time you complete a program, you’ll move on to the next Phase and a new set of programs to select from.
This allows flexibility in the split and type of program you can choose, while we strategically periodize the stimulus you’re getting to keep making consistent progress without neglecting any weak links.
For example, a long-term plan with the goal of muscle gain will still occasionally include systemic conditioning or dedicated local metabolic work to keep your recovery capacity high (so you can grow and perform better during your hypertrophy-focused programs).