Here you will find real-world examples of how we’ve used the RTS principles found on our site, what the results were, and what we can learn from them moving forward.

Using RTS on a Sheiko Base Program
Using RTS on a Sheiko Base Program By Mike Tuchscherer I talk quite a bit about long term planning because
A Resurgent Emphasis on Exercise Selection
A Resurgent Emphasis on Exercise Selection By Mike Tuchscherer When a lifter is first introduced to weight training, or physical
Choosing Sets-n-Reps; A Guide to Protocol Selection
Choosing Sets-n-Reps; A Guide to Protocol Selection By Mike Tuchscherer For those familiar with the Reactive Training Manual, you have
Pendulum Shift
Pendulum Shift By Mike Tuchscherer We’re all aware of pendulum shifts in the iron game. For a while, everyone believes
Thoughts for Round Back Deadlifters
Thoughts for Round Back Deadlifters By Mike Tuchscherer It seems like every week, I get into a discussion with someone
Competing Well
Competing Well By Mike Tuchscherer As I’m writing this, I’m preparing for the Raw Unity meet for 2010. I was
Resetting Expectations
  Resetting Expectations By Mike Tuchscherer A while back, I went to go see the movie “Safehouse” with Denzel Washington.
The Seven Principles and You
The Seven Principles and You By Mike Tuchscherer Training discussions often turn to which method or program is the best.
Fatigue Percents Revisited
Fatigue Percents Revisited By Mike Tuchscherer In the RTS Manual, I introduced Fatigue Percents as a reliable, effective way to
Passive Restoration
Passive Restoration by Mike Tuchscherer We all know that training is stressful. And most of us understand that it’s not the