Brandon Patterson is a writer and recreational lifter. His work focuses on research, training/adaptation theory, injury prevention and rehab, physique and strength improvement, and American football training, tactics, and strategy. You can follow Brandon on Twitter @BPSportScience for news and commentary on the evolving world of athletics; 1R readers are welcome to send questions, comments, and article requests. Gridiron fans can read his Second Level Football blog at secondlevelfootball.wordpress.com.