I Thought I Had Nothing Left to Say by Chad Faria
After years away from writing, Chad Faria realized he never ran out of things to say—he just stopped believing they were worth saying. From family challenges and coaching growth to an 1,800-pound total and lessons learned under pressure, he reflects on consistency, self-doubt, mentorship, and why sharing experience is simply another form of coaching.
THE BEGINNER SERIES: THE LIFT-OFF
In the world of powerlifting, there are many factors within your control: perfecting your technique, maintaining consistency in your training, staying fully engaged in your program, prioritizing proper nutrition, and valuing recovery as much as the time "under the bar."
The Unyielding Power of Consistency
Consistent effort leads to mastery and success, both in the gym and in life. Meet Ivan...
Ask Yourself These 3 Questions
Most people who have trained for any significant length of time typically do not make resolutions for the new year. Our trite response is that if we want to make...
A Fresh Look at French Contrast Method Variations
Design strength and power programs targeting both hypertrophy and metabolic goals. Includes comprehensive lower and upper body workouts, plyometrics, and a 3-week progressive cycle.
3 Single-Leg Exercises with the Core Blaster
Dust off that core blaster or landmine in the corner of your gym and try these leg exercises.
How My Wife Ruined Muscle Beach
After forty years as a bodybuilder, Skip finally made it to the iconic Muscle Beach. His experience was anything but epic...
The Joy of Programming
Discover why understanding the "why" behind workouts matters, how to blend classic and modern techniques, and what it takes to tailor programs for athletes, especially rugby players.
Programming Acceleration and French Contrast Methods
A new programming approach for stronger lower body strength and speed.
Top-5 Mistakes in the Bench Press
Avoid these five mistakes when benching in gear, raw, or unlimited.
How To Program Strength Circuits
Part two of the strength circuits series will help you evaluate which circuit to follow based on a few criteria. Program wisely—it's easy to burnout.
Grief After the Loss of a Job and Inevitable Retirement
Ashley Jones shares coping strategies for processing through the stages of grief after losing a job or heading into retirement.
How To Save Your Lower Back and Knees Into Your 40s and 50s
Skip Hill provides strategies for maintaining lower back and knee health while training legs intensely in your 40s and 50s.
Is Recomping the Holy Grail or a Waste of Time?
Recomping is a strategy of simultaneously losing body fat and gaining muscle mass aka the holy grail.
The Real Reason You Are Not a Pro Bodybuilder
Explore the structural components, hormone use, and recovery that play a crucial role in determining your bodybuilding status.
When To Train And When NOT To Train
Explore the reasons why sometimes it's smarter not to train and prioritize productive workouts for long-term progress.
Stretching Suits and Shirts How-To
Learn DIY adjustments for powerlifting gear to achieve optimal performance and comfort.
How to Make Gains in Your Offseason
You've just competed, now what?Here are YOUR tips for training during the powerlifting offseason.
Adapt or Lose: Nonlinear Periodization
Discover the benefits of nonlinear training and its impact on strength, power and speed.
4-Day Outlaw Program
The 4-Day Outlaw Program is a combination of conjugate and bodybuilding style training, setup for the multiply lifter yet modified for raw lifters.
