Highlighting the versatility of resistance bands, Coach Joe Riggio and Dan Goodman demonstrate how this low-impact tool enhances training through applications ranging from warm-ups to assisted lifts like Nordic glute hams. They emphasize that bands have been a staple in their programming for nearly 20 years, serving as an essential tool for athletes of all ages to improve explosiveness and joint health.

Matt Sharafinski’s story is more than a powerlifting comeback. From high school addiction and identity struggles to becoming “The Sheriff,” an elite 2,000-pound totaler and coach, this feature breaks down how discipline, psychology, health, and the weight room helped him rebuild his life under the bar.

Built on the foundation of Bill Starr’s The Strongest Shall Survive, this no-nonsense program revolves around the basics: Pull, Push, and Squat. Ashley Jones breaks down a simple, effective system using rotating exercises, Prilepin-based loading, and real-world strength principles that stand the test of time.