Here’s this week’s list of recommended strength and conditioning reading:

Tough or Reasonable? – There’s not much else to say about this one except, “Dan John is still the man.” This is an entertaining and thought-provoking article.

Advice for Aspiring Grad Students and Strength Coaches – Those looking for some direction with their careers in the fitness industry would be wise to check out this great post from Bret Contreras.

What a Puppy Can Teach You About Resistance Training Progress – We got our dog, Tank, two years ago this month, and as I thought about it today, it reminded me of this blog I wrote when we first got him.