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Q&A with James Smith: Should I Run After My Workouts?
At 41 years old, returning to the military and going through Basic Training will require intelligent prioritization and accepting that some goals will be set back. In this Q&A exchange, James Smith provides guidance.
Integrating Weight Training with Rugby Units Skill Training
This model sequences weight training and skills, with the weight training acting as a neural primer before moving to skill work and then bringing the players back to the weight room to complete the lower body session.
Training the Atlas Stones
It is the signature strongman event and can make you a champion or break you in half. Unfortunately, it's often the most poorly trained event — but it doesn't have to be.
Observations of Beginner Powerlifting Mistakes
With five years in the sport of powerlifting, my best total before I came to Westside Barbell was 1685. After training at Westside for a little over three years, my best total is 1950. Here are the big issues to avoid if you want similar progress.
Rules for the Hard Gainer, Part Two — Six New Steps to Packing on Mass
If you've mastered and are continuing to follow the eight rules from part one of this series, I want to show you exactly how you can create an even better program that will pack mass on any true hard gainer out there.
Athlete Programming Made Simple
I cannot have rep integrity, movement efficiency, and tempo in the weight room if my athletes are dumbfounded by the extremely complex exercise selection that looks like a NASA test simulator. So let's focus on simplifying things.
Irresponsible Social Media Practices in Strength and Conditioning
Social media can be a very powerful tool to enhance your learning and your network, but you have to use it with some responsibility.
Adapting to Needs — Phase 1 of Winter Strength and Conditioning for Football
Our team is pretty strong in the weight room and it has transferred to the field, but we're not a big team. The head coach and I have come to an agreement on changes we're going to make, with a phase that starts January 16.
Powerlifting Then and Now
The top guys today are light years ahead of where we were. Lifters today are far better trained with methods that are backed with actual science. But there's something missing.
Opinions and Credibility
The problem, if I may opine, is that too many people do not understand that credibility is not given by the person who opines; credibility is given by others.
Peak Mental Performance Podcast — Electrical Brain Stimulation for Athletic Performance
Dr. Brett Wingeier is a biomedical engineer and neuroscientist who designed the Halo Sport device. In our conversation, we discuss the science behind transcranial direct current stimulation and its use for athletes.
WATCH: Equipment Feature with Steve Diel — elitefts 3x3 Rack
The most essential item of any home gym, you can use this rack to do anything you need for competitive powerlifting or general strength training.