Tom Sheppard

Tom Sheppard is a UK-based strength and powerlifting coach. As a coach, he has worked with professional athletes from a wide variety of sports worldwide, including rugby, baseball, MMA, and high-level powerlifters. Tom is the co-owner of Phoenix Performance and the Head Coach at Thibarmy. He also contributes content for companies such as elitefts and T-Nation. Tom presented at the 2022 SWIS Symposium alongside some of the biggest names in the fitness industry.

 
How To Program Strength Circuits
How To Program Strength Circuits
Part two of the strength circuits series will help you evaluate which circuit to follow based on a few criteria. Program wisely—it’s easy to burnout.
Increase ALL Physical Capacities with Strength Circuits
Increase ALL Physical Capacities with Strength Circuits
Strength circuits are a favored way to build strength, hypertrophy, conditioning , and power. Learn more!
Two Blueprints for Successful Recomposition
Two Blueprints for Successful Recomposition
By popular demand, this article provides two blueprints to recomp. Which plan will you choose?
Contrast Sets – One of the BEST Powerbuilding Methods
Contrast Sets – One of the BEST Powerbuilding Methods
Revolutionize your workouts for big gains with contrast sets. Who doesn’t want more effective reps?
Is Recomping the Holy Grail or a Waste of Time?
Is Recomping the Holy Grail or a Waste of Time?
Recomping is a strategy of simultaneously losing body fat and gaining muscle mass aka the holy grail.
Cluster Training for Strength and Hypertrophy
Cluster Training for Strength and Hypertrophy
Cluster training methods, like many of the less “traditional” methods, don’t get utilized enough in people’s training programs. Try them now!
Auto-Regulation for Dummies
Auto-Regulation for Dummies
Here’s a concise guide on how to understand and implement auto-regulation into your training to maximise results.
Create a Whole-Body Training Program
Create a Whole-Body Training Program
In this final part of these series, let’s create a full-body training program. Rule 1…
The Pros (and Cons) of Whole-Body Training
The Pros (and Cons) of Whole-Body Training
In the second article of this series, we look at the pros and cons of utilising a whole-body approach with your training.
The Lost Art of Whole-Body Training: Lessons from History
The Lost Art of Whole-Body Training: Lessons from History
Whole-body training is highly underutilized in today’s world, and yet, it’s one of the fundamental programming methodologies to date.
Training is Not Testing
Training is Not Testing
Training is PREPARATION for the test. It’s not the test itself.

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