Powerlifting
Switching to Single-Ply and Walking Out the Squat
I'm making some changes and have employed the knowledge of several lifting legends to answer these crucial questions.
WATCH: Table Talk — Do Some Training Programs Only Work If You Take Steroids?
I hear lifters say this shit all the time. It's ludicrous.
Beyond the Barbell
For most powerlifters, exercise begins and ends with the barbell. What if I told you there were ways to get better without it?
Life and Lifting After Double Hip Replacement Surgery
With 20 years of lifting behind me, I was scared to death of my double anterior total hip replacement. What would life be like after surgery? Could I ever lift again?
How to Fix Your Bench Press: The Setup
The first installment of a three-part series, this article discusses the first step of mastering the bench press: learning optimal setup.
Fix These Simple Mistakes to Lift Heavier Weights
These mistakes in the squat, bench, and deadlift seem small on their own. But add them to together? You're leaving pounds off your total.
WATCH: Table Talk — The Worst Beginner Mistake
This mistake is really, really simple, even if no one wants to take ownership of it.
WATCH: Investigating 'The Reset System'
Talking with founders Shawn Sherman and Jonathan Loos, I learned of the benefits and limitations of this restorative system that aims at pinpointing and eliminating joint dysfunctions.
Strong(her) Overhead Press Progressions for the Novice Female Lifter
Most women are unfamiliar with this movement but, with the right techniques and teaching methods, this can be one of the easiest 'big' exercises to learn.
7-Step Guide to Learning the Sumo Deadlift
This article includes video that shows the many physical and technical aspects you need to master to get the most of your sumo deadlift.
WATCH: Table Talk — Where Is the Sport Discipline?
There's going to be a time when you can't do this anymore. Don't piss on this opportunity. When it's gone, it's gone.