02/11/2026
Offset Warmup!! My FREE book MOVEMENT REDEFINED explains all of the training methods. https://www.advancedhumanperformance.com/movement-redefined-fundamentals
Best Shoes Vivobarefoot code DRJOEL15.
Here are NFL athletes & NFL prospects Phil Mafah, Zach Calzada, and JT Byrnes on an offset strength training protocol we used to prep their body & CNS before traditional heavy lifts.
The 3 part protocol:
A.Offset Barbell Hold + Perfect Posture.
B. Offset Leverage Barbel Ab Rolloouts.
C. Offset Plate Pinch Sprinter Stands (45 in one hand & 25 in other).
Offset training is one of the most effective protocols that can be applied to just about any barbell, dumbbell, kettlebell, or cable movement.
It can be used as an entire workout or as a movement prep & warmup routine before going into a traditional heavy workout. For instance we spent 8-10 minutes on 2 rounds of 3 exercises before traditional exercises like band resisted leg press, dumbbell chest press, dumbbell rows, weighted pullups, barbell military press, & Bulgarian Squats.
Offset training has many benefits.
1.Improves Neuromuscular Efficiency,
2. Exposes & addresses imbalances & asymmetries throughout the kinetic chain.
3. Improves lifting form & biomechanics.
4. Enhances Motor Control.
5. Improves joint stability.
6. Enhances proprioception & sense of feel.
7. Improved Neuromotor Connectivity.
8. Increased Core Strength.
9. Enhanced Injury Prevention.
10. Improved Athletic Performance.
More in my FREE book on my website & my Right Angle Podcast on YouTube and Spotify link bio.
Full article on Offset Training at https://www.advancedhumanperformance.com/blog/offset-loading-strength-training .
References:
doi.org/10.3390/jfmk10020180 .
doi.org/10.1007/s42978-022-00200-1 .
doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17113912 .
doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2025.1592477 .
https://izlik.org/JA86HZ56WF .
References:
BuscĂ , B., Arboix-AliĂł, J., Baraut, C., Arboix, A., & Aguilera-Castells, J. (2025). Great Offset Loading Influences Core & Bench Press Peak Prime Mover's Activity in Trained Athletes. Journal of functional morphology & kinesiology, 10(2), 180. https://doi.org/10.3390/jfmk10020180 .
Sharp, M., Ottinger, C., Gheith, R. et al. The Effects of Offset Loading Versus Traditional Loading in the Bench Press Exercise on Muscle Thickness and Strength in Trained Males. J. of SCI. IN SPORT AND EXERCISE 5, 302–313 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s42978-022-00200-1 .
Jarosz, J., Gołaś, A., Krzysztofik, M., Matykiewicz, P., Strońska, K., Zając, A., & Maszczyk, A. (2020). Changes in Muscle Pattern Activity during the Asymmetric Flat Bench Press (Offset Training). International journal of environmental research and public health, 17(11), 3912. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17113912 .
GĂĽrbĂĽz, E., & TaĹź, M. (2025). The Effect of Offset Strength Training Applied to the Lower Extremities on Balance Performance in Football Players. International Journal of Sport Culture and Science, 13(3), 429-437. https://izlik.org/JA86HZ56WF .
Yan, B., Yao, S., Zhang, J., Li, C., Han, T., Hu, Q., & Lv, K. (2025). Effects of asymmetric load bench press offset training on muscle activation levels and exercise-induced fatigue in collegiate bodybuilders. Frontiers in physiology, 16, 1592477. https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2025.1592477 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40415788/
More in my FREE book on my website & my Right Angle Podcast on YouTube and Spotify link bio.