eccentrics

Why and How to Use Eccentric Overload with Athletes

Romain Guerin
Tagged: Program Design
You might want to implement this 2/1 technique for athlete development to enhance muscle resistance and prevent injury.
RIR skip

Why I Think RIR Training Sucks

Ken "Skip" Hill
Skip critiques the effectiveness of leaving reps in reserve.
recomp

Two Blueprints for Successful Recomposition

Tom Sheppard
Tagged: Program Design
By popular demand, this article provides two blueprints to recomp. Which plan will you choose?
growth minded

#289 Josh Bryant | Strength for All Athletes (Case Studies)+ Developing a Growth Mindset

Sheena Leedham
Tagged: Table Talk
With 62 pages of notes in hand, Josh joins us for another Table Talk podcast. #chippendalesready #gasstationready
westside kenny

The Path to Greatness at Westside Barbell

EliteFTS
Tagged: Motivation
There are life lessons you can take away from any experience. 15-time bench press world record holder Kenny Patterson shares how lifting at Westside Barbell molded him into a successful lifter AND person.
#288 Dr. Dave Osborn | Osborn Performance Systems

#288 Dr. Dave Osborn | Osborn Performance Systems

Sheena Leedham
Tagged: Table Talk
Dave's mission is to merge educational and experiential knowledge to maximize his athletes' performance. Watch this episode to learn more.
equipment must haves

Outfit Your Garage Gym with These Equipment Must-Haves

Travis Rogers
Tagged: Training
If you're going to do it, do it right. Not only are these equipment choices legit, they're also affordable.
training program

The DOs and DO NOTs of Picking Your Next Training Program

Chad Aichs
Tagged: Program Design
Feeling overwhelmed with all the different fitness programs out there? One of the strongest lifters in the world, Chad Aichs, provides insights on how to choose the best program for you.
#287 Ilya Khazov | 10 Injuries in 4 Years, Up and Coming World's Strongest Man

#287 Ilya Khazov | 10 Injuries in 4 Years, Up and Coming World's Strongest Man

Sheena Leedham
Tagged: Table Talk
Despite suffering serious injuries, including a career-threatening bicep tear, he remains focused on competing at the highest levels, including the upcoming World's Strongest Man.
rugby revisited

Revisiting A Simple Flow Chart for Athlete Programming

Ashley Jones
Tagged: Coaching
You can create simple and tailored training programs to enhance athletic performances following this revisited flow chart by Ashley Jones.
luke nallstrongest man

#286 Luke Nall | The Strongest Man You've Never Heard Of

Sheena Leedham
Tagged: Table Talk
Luke holds the fifth highest raw total of all time at 2403 pounds. Was he strong from the start? A born natural?
VBT squats

Timed Squat Sets Combined With VBT

Jordan Guilford
Tagged: Training
An innovative approach with Velocity Based Training helped a track cyclist achieve remarkable results. How can VBT benefit your athletes? Case study included!