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The Unbreakable Strength of Rebecca Roberts

Dave Tate

Rebecca Roberts, a three-time World's Strongest Woman, currently holds the titles of UK's Strongest Woman, Europe's Strongest Woman, and World's Strongest Woman concurrently. Winning her second World's Strongest Woman title was deeply meaningful, as it occurred the day before the first anniversary of Paul's passing, proving she could overcome the hardest time of her life and emerge as the strongest woman, both physically and mentally.

 

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From 'Old Man' Knees to a Fitness Revolution: The Story of KneesOverToesGuy

Dave Tate

Ben Patrick discusses how he overcame chronic knee issues that began at age nine by utilizing backward sled drags and eccentric loading to rebuild athletic resilience. The conversation bridges the gap between Westside Barbell principles and Patrick's "Knees Over Toes" methodology, exploring how scaling exercises like the split squat and seated good morning can facilitate longevity and pain-free movement.

 

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4 Pro-Level Secrets for Using Floss Bands and Knee Wraps Most Lifters Get Wrong

Dave Tate

Master the use of floss bands to achieve pain relief and increase range of motion through compression, tack and stretch, and blood flow occlusion in joints like the shoulder, elbow, and wrist.

Sam Brown

You're Doing the McGill Big Three Wrong. Here's the Secret You're Missing.

Dave Tate

The McGill Big Three exercises: the curl-up, side plank, and bird dog are designed to challenge your core from different directions, with the ultimate goal of creating stiffness in the spine and the surrounding musculature. For both strength enthusiasts and those with low back pain, prioritizing the proper intent, maintaining a neutral spine, and ensuring alignment of the rib cage and pelvis are absolutely paramount for stability and maximizing carryover.

 

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The Mobility Secret to Adding 25 Pounds to Your Bench Press

Dave Tate

Every serious lifter has been there: the bench press stalls. You’re training consistently, eating right, and putting in the work, but the numbers on the bar refuse to budge. The frustration of hitting a plateau can lead you to think that the only solution is to work harder or build more muscle. But what if the key to a bigger bench isn't in your chest or triceps, but in your upper back?

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5 Counter-Intuitive Secrets to Unlocking Your True Power in the Gym

Dave Tate

If your squat feels wobbly or your bench leaks power, the problem usually isn’t strength—it’s how you connect to the floor. This article breaks down five counterintuitive rooting tricks that instantly make you more stable, more powerful, and able to use the strength you already have.

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From Sling to King

Casilyn Meadows

On March 7, 2025, I did one of the stupidest things that I could've done: I flipped a tire. However, this decision turned out to be the one thing that propelled me to a place in strongman that I have never been before: at the top of the podium. I want to share my story in the hope that you can draw some lessons and inspiration from it for your own training.

Strength After Setback: Training Through Chronic Pain

Strength After Setback: Training Through Chronic Pain

Marilia Coutinho
Aging lifters face new challenges: chronic pain, fluctuating recovery, and unpredictable training responses.
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Some Exercises Need to be Non-Negotiable

Tyler Desplenter
Learn how prioritizing the right warm-up movements can keep you progressing, even under less-than-ideal circumstances.
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Advanced Protocol for Injury Rehab 

Andrew Pearson
Have you ever wondered how elite athletes can get back to training days after an injury or compete six to eight weeks later?
comeback

A Four-Step Plan for Your Comeback

Matt Cooney
Follow this four-step plan to reignite your passion and achieve MORE goals in strength sports.
recovery

6 Recovery Methods for Stress Management

Trevor Jaffe
You can troubleshoot stress, improve muscle recovery, and achieve sustainable strength gains through these effective strategies!
Returning to Competition After a Big Injury

Returning to Competition After a Big Injury

Naomi Sheppard
Injured and feel like your powerlifting journey is over? Look to Naomi for inspiration! She shares: It's NOT over.
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The Holy Trinity of Recovery

Hunter Richardson
The road of recovery includes three stops: sleep, nutrition, and conditioning. Find out how Hunter incorporates the Holy Trinity of Recovery for his athletic performance.
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The Time I Wrecked My Nervous System

Nathan Robertson
If you have ever experienced a huge setback during your training, you can relate to Nathan Robertson as he shares his road to recovery in order to squat 1000 pounds.
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The Mentality of Overcoming Injury

Seth Albersworth
Injury will happen in some capacity as you progress through the sport. How will you overcome the setback—mentally and physically?
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The One Armed Guillotine Training Split

Travis Rogers
Training through injury, the following splits pushed me through elbow surgery and a lat tear.
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High-Performance Solutions to Common Injuries

James Werner
Overuse injuries build up over time due to incomplete rest. Take a look at the cycle to prevent your next injury.
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Bulletproof the Effectiveness of Your Injection or Surgery

James Werner
Here are some CRUCIAL POINTS to consider to benefit from your treatment. Otherwise, you may never experience long-term relief.
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Intensity Techniques to Use in a Rehab Block

Dani LaMartina
Ditch the boring "three sets of eight to ten reps of rehab movement," to break the mold and bridge the gap between training and rehab.
Mobility Training is Not What You Think

Mobility Training is Not What You Think

Brian Murray
Everything you do in the gym is mobility training, but not everything you do in the gym gives you better mobility.
Pain and How We Can Better Manage It

Pain and How We Can Better Manage It

Seth Albersworth
In the moment you say, "Ow, this hurts," what do you do? Do you push through the pain or go home? Here's what to know about pain.
The 3-Part Warm-Up You Can Do in 10 Minutes

The 3-Part Warm-Up You Can Do in 10 Minutes

Dale Bartek
You likely warm-up extensively or do nothing at all. Instead, try this 10-minute, 3-part warm-up to systematically prime yourself for your next workout!
Can Training Be Protective Against Injury?

Can Training Be Protective Against Injury?

Seth Albersworth
Train balls to the wall and stuff is bound to break, right? Back things off and recovery capabilities won't be as taxed, right? Well, kind of.