Powerlifting Proficiency: Performance and Aesthetics Criteria
Powerlifting competitions are more than big gorillas lifting weights. Consider the aesthetics, psychomotor skills, and failures.
6 Tips to Blow Up Your Bench Press
If your bench has stalled, I guarantee there's a tip in here that will start to move the barbell.
My Time Training Metal Militia Style at Adirondack Barbell
It's all in how you execute the bench. Do you have a proper bar path? What's the press angle? Are you in a position of power?
Successful Box Squat Cycles
Rather than just writing one cycle, I’ve decided to make an easy to follow quasi-article that contains all the different cycles for the squat that I’ve used with success. YES to chains and bands.
When Should I Put on My Gear?
Uncover strategies for maximizing your training sessions while minimizing unnecessary fatigue.
The Seven Habits of Ineffective Lifters
From neglecting technique to overtraining, learn how to overcome these seven habits and pave your way to podium wins.
Is Shirted Board Work Killing Your Bench Press?
Learn from the personal journey of Nathan Robertson who transformed his bench press by reevaluating relying on shirted board press training.
Why I Hate the Deadlift
The deadlift is just that thing you have to do in a meet before you go to dinner.
What to Do With Your Head in the Deadlift
Learning what to do with your neck and head in your deadlifts might give you just what you need to hit a new PR. Don't take head positioning for granted.
Letter to a First-Time Competitor
Are you getting ready for your first powerlifting meet? Learn these tips and tricks now before you step onto the platform.
Conditioning for Powerlifters
Powerlifters equate cardio and conditioning with losing strength gains, but that couldn't be further from the truth.
Achievements, Success, and Fulfillment
Most powerlifters chase success and fulfillment through PRs and competition, but there is success to be had in the process. Don't forget that.
Why Conjugate Didn't Work For You
The conjugate method is tried and true, but many will inevitably butcher execution. Learn how to course correct to get the most out of your conjugate program.
I Was Coached By Sheiko
Training with Boris Sheiko changed me as both a powerlifter and a coach, and I'm forever grateful for it.
Training Considerations for the Aging Powerlifter
Your biological age is different than your training age. If you've racked up years of training in the gym, you should learn the difference between the two.
The Urgency of Meet Prep Training
Use your fleeting meet prep time wisely, as Azrael, the killer of training time, will be coming for you...
How to Make Your Rehab Suck
If getting under the bar is the end goal post-injury, here's what NOT to do. By knowing the wrong approach, it's easier to grasp what's right.
Lunch with Dave Tate
Powerlifting is a mess, and sometimes we wonder why we even bother. Yet, it's given me a tremendous mentor and unexplainable gifts.
Are You Overtrained? Should You Deload?
Overtraining? Deloads? Catchwords? It sure seems like there are a lot of catchwords and phrases in the fitness, lifting, and strength world. There are more fads and people coming up...
You Don’t Know JAC Squat
The basis of the program is conjugate periodization, with some scheduled deloads and a reverse band peaking schedule from Brian Carroll's 10/20/Life.
Equipped Powerlifters, Control Your Variables
You can master all of these variables: gear fit, gear sponsors, travel, and weight. But If not, they'll ruin an entire training cycle.
No More Shitty Pecs
This is a fun one where I relate viscoelasticity to training stimuli in a way you'll understand to fix your shitty pecs...
3 Ways to Keep Making Progress
Where do you turn for answers to continue to make progress? Beyond elitefts, are you using an online coach, a club, or consultations?
10 Reasons Why You Aren't Making Progress
Why do people give up after only a few years? Sticking to a plan for only four weeks? Always looking for motivation? Training too easy...