Powerlifting: The Basic Guide to Conjugate Training
Conjugate Training offers several benefits for powerlifters. It helps in developing strength, power, speed, and muscle mass. The constantly changing exercises prevent overuse injuries and keep training interesting
Annual Reflections: A Coach’s Compass
Ashley Jones shares his evolved approach to athlete programming, rooted in the principles of French Contrast Method training.
Strength After Setback: Training Through Chronic Pain
Aging lifters face new challenges: chronic pain, fluctuating recovery, and unpredictable training responses.
Opening a Second Gym? Follow These 10 Commandments
Thinking of opening a second gym? Learn the 10 essential commandments every gym owner must follow to scale successfully.
Why EliteFTS Bands Are Still Our Go-To After Nearly 20 Years
From warm-ups to explosive plyometrics, Coach Joe Riggio and Dan Goodman of Varsity House Gym share nearly two decades of experience using EliteFTS bands with athletes of all ages and levels.
10 Things To Know If You Want To Be A Successful Online Trainer
Everyone thinks they’re the next big thing in online training, but few actually have the chops to make it past mediocre.
How You All Have Lost Your Minds
Too many lifters are fixated on the margins of training—debating optimal RPE or the latest recovery hack—while forgetting the white space: common sense.
Why You Should Compete
Competition in powerlifting is more than numbers or social media clout—it’s about pushing yourself, gaining experience, and discovering what you're capable of under pressure.
The Basics Work Until They Don't
While the basics of strength training like squats and deadlifts are important, they aren't a one-size-fits-all solution. Read more on why the basics work until they don't.
5 Equipment Must-Haves to Train Anywhere
As a novice or pro, these pieces of equipment should always be at your disposal.
Fat Guy to Not So Fat Guy
Bloated fatties waddling around lifting big weights is a thing of the past. Catch up.
#265 Matt Wenning | Kidney Health, Stem Cell Treatment, 70% Rule
In this episode, Matt and Dave discuss kidney function and health (delving into Matt's recent stem cell treatment in Cabo), business, the 70% rule, and much more!
The Best of 2022
Before we push into a brand new year, let's reflect. Here's the best of the best from 2022. Enjoy!
Does the Drill Carry Over?
To create a long-term change, there needs to be a stimulus strong enough to elicit an adaptation and groove the pattern.
The Power of Perception
These studies give you some tools to use before your next training session or race to increase performance.
The Worth of Social Media Promotion
Will the use of social media help you land your next strength and conditioning job? Doubtful.
The Deadlift and CNS Recovery
The deadlift creates more fatigue and takes longer to recover from. Right? Well, research shows this isn't as cut and dry as suspected.
#117 - Into the Lion’s Den With Joey Szatmary!
In this 117th episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast, Joey Szatmary (@Szatstrength ) takes a seat. Joey is the gym owner of The Lions Den in Colmar, Pennsylvania. He attended Albright College and played collegiate lacrosse. Joey's most notable athletic feat as a poly-athlete is earning the 2019 United States Strongman (USS) Heavyweight National Champion title.
The Work Hard Fallacy
Try backing off if you aren’t improving and feel like you’re pushing as hard as possible. You may be surprised by the outcome.
Training into Middle Age
I could've easily stopped lifting after leaving the Army, especially after the birth of my two daughters, but I'm an athlete.
Get Some Stimulus
Every piece of the puzzle in conjugate periodization is essential. Build from the bottom up.