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Closing the gap between local & elite. A guide to microdosing strength exercises in non-professional settings.

05/09/2023
By Sean Baker
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Sean Baker's presentation at the UKSCA's 2023 Conference outlines a traditional training week at a non professional sporting club, navigating the lack of structured strength training time slots.


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