training
Minimal Effective Dose Training for Military Readiness
In 2015, after passing RASP and being assigned to the 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, I experienced my first Multi-Lateral Airborne Training (MLAT). This extensive exercise marks the beginning of a deployment train-up, lasting two weeks with a reverse sleep cycle and minimal time for physical training (PT).
Sharing is Caring
The distinct lack of collaboration between strength and conditioning coaches strikes me as a notable issue in our industry. Often, people believe they have some secret formula for success with their team that they need to guard, as if someone might discover what they’re doing.
Life and Lifting Lessons from 25 Years of Training to Bench 725 Pounds
After two decades of wins, setbacks, injuries, storms, and new gear, I finally pressed 725 pounds.
You Signed Up for a Strongman Competition—Now What?
Your first strongman competition can be exciting, overwhelming, and a little chaotic—but that’s part of the fun.
Bro-Epistemology of Science
Bro-Science is more than informal gym wisdom. It plays a crucial role in the evolution of strength training.
Cornerstone Principles of Strength
It's better to learn to fish than receive a fish. This guide will help coaches and lifters avoid common mistakes and build a solid foundation for long-term progress.
Periodize Your Strength and Conditioning Intern Development Plan
Why do so many interns have stories of poor internships and failed development? Consider Gabe's phased approach to intern development.
The Implementation of Tri-Phasic Periodization for Strength and Speed Gains
Learn how tri-phasic periodization can boost athletic performance through unique training blocks and exercise selection.
Why the Safety Squat Bar is Superior for Athletes
The Safety Squat Bar deserves a permanent place in your gym equipment arsenal.
Density Training for Sport
How can we make rugby players perform better in a very short period of time without a negative impact?
Simple Does NOT Mean Easy
Here's the blueprint that's simple, yet most don't follow. It's hard but it'll yield great results for performance, strength, and size.
Training for Size and Strength
Here's the simple plan with a four-day-a-week training split of upper and lower body. Each session has four exercises that'll take an hour to complete.