Powerlifting

I’ve squatted with some of the strongest squatters in the world at Westside Barbell. I’ve squatted with three-time World’s Strongest Man Bill Kazmaier and I was coached to a 700-pound raw squat by Josh Bryant when I was 22 years old. Here's what I know.

Two giants in the world of strength. Two very different training styles. How can both be so successful?

With the muscle-building knowledge he has gained since retiring from the sport of powerlifting, what would Dave change about his years training for the platform? We rewind to Dave's first Table Talk from 2015.

With my old ways of thinking, I kicked ass and got better. But I've figured out along the way that it's like nitrous: it's great for a quick burst, but powerlifting isn't a quarter mile.

I’ve always said it only takes a single well-thought-out cue to change the way someone approaches a lift. I’m certain that one of these bench cues below are going to be that single cue that you’ve been waiting for.

Everyone can benefit from technical cues, with the contingency that they are employed properly, consistently, and under the correct circumstances — which is more rare than you might expect.

What type of training comes after years of lifting in the world's strongest gym, with the sole goal of moving as much weight as possible?

Our way of wrapping knees has evolved over time and it is now required that every lifter in Nebobarbell know how to wrap knees the proper way.

Working hard without intent is wasted energy, and what's the use in that?

Should you spend your powerlifting career competing only with one organization, or go wherever you feel like for each meet?

Day by day, week by week, here is how you can deal with the quickly-changing and very challenging aspects of getting over an injury.

The game of powerlifting is and always will be a choice of two pains: the pain of discipline or the pain of regret. These lessons challenge us in many ways, not least of which is the challenge to our ego. Will you follow them?