What is peaking for athletic performance? Temporarily adapting to a competition or event at the expense of general or other adaptations. Why peak? To maximize performance potential while letting general adaptations to diminish What happens if you don’t peak? Lesser performance but maintains general adaptations How to peak? Powerlifting vs strongman vs other sports such as cycling Risk management while peaking Risks inherently are higher when peaking Do not cut during a peak generally Tapering while peaking For the purpose of stress reduction at the very end Men need more, women need less The magic of peak week Supercompensation What to do after a peak Worst peak vs best peak stories