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The guys who laughed at online training now rely on it to pay their bills. That’s not hypocrisy — it’s evolution. If we return to the pre-Internet era, it’s the same story told through different technology.

 Dave Tate argues that while the fitness industry hyper-focuses on the "black margin" of complex nuances like peptides and exact RIR, the vast majority of progress actually comes from the ignored "white space" of common sense fundamentals. He contends that mastering basic compound lifts, training with sufficient effort, and maintaining consistency are far more critical for growth than obsessing over the optimization minutiae often found in online discourse.

Paul Carter argues that because every set accumulates fatigue, which can hinder performance, lifters must mitigate this fatigue by utilizing more extended rest periods to ensure high-threshold motor units are recruited in subsequent sets. He challenges the traditional belief that fatigue is a stimulus for growth, suggesting that straight sets with adequate rest are mechanically superior to intensity techniques, such as drop sets, for maximizing effective reps.

If you’re a powerlifter, whether you compete seriously or love chasing PRs in the gym, there’s a good chance you’ve dealt with some level of aches, pains, or maybe even full-blown injuries. It comes with the territory, to some extent.

 Emphasizing that he is just "happy to be here" and views the sport as simply lifting weights, powerlifter David Raymond explains why he maintains a positive mindset and smiles even after failing a world record attempt. The conversation spans his decade-long journey, detailing his coaching relationship with Dan Bell and wild personal stories ranging from rating public bathrooms to meeting Muhammad Ali.

The deciding factor for success in lifting is confidence, requiring lifters to work on their inner dialogue and reframe negative thoughts, such as the limiting belief of a sticking point that "always" happens.The only consistent variable among top strength athletes across all disciplines is the ability to autoregulate training, a crucial skill that prescriptive programming often inhibits.

Survivorship bias is the reason you keep copying the strongest freaks on the internet and wondering why you’re beat up, burned out, or stalled. This article breaks down why extreme programs “work” for the rare few who can survive them—and how to train in a way that actually builds strength for the long haul.

Those promoting the safest, injury-free training solutions become rehab specialists.

"Dieting is a skill set learned solely through repetition, much like identifying cues to improve a squat, and must be designed to plug and play into an individual's specific lifestyle to ensure success. Ultimately, the goal is to condition the body to hyper-respond to the stimulus of nutrients while ensuring the nutrition plan is realistic enough for the athlete to maintain consistency regardless of their daily responsibilities."

Wave loading is a powerful strength training technique that involves cycling through sets with different weights and reps in the same session to challenge the body and break through plateaus. By strategically manipulating intensity and volume, this method drives genuine improvements in strength, muscle growth, and overall performance.

Travel back to April 1980, a year of political drama and legendary strength in the powerlifting world. This deep dive into the Powerlifting USA archives features an exclusive look at Bill Kazmaier’s scientific training blueprint at Auburn University and Jan Todd’s historic barrier-breaking 501.25 lb squat

Josh Hobbs, School Board President for Waverly City Schools, explains how witnessing a high frequency of athlete injuries and poor on-field physicality inspired the implementation of a dedicated in-school weight training curriculum. By leveraging PE budget allocations and partnering with EliteFTS for customized equipment, the program now addresses modern physical weaknesses, such as poor posture and weak glutes, to better prepare students for competition.