Workouts & Programs
Life and Lifting Lessons from 25 Years of Training to Bench 725 Pounds
After two decades of wins, setbacks, injuries, storms, and new gear, I finally pressed 725 pounds.
You Signed Up for a Strongman Competition—Now What?
Your first strongman competition can be exciting, overwhelming, and a little chaotic—but that’s part of the fun.
Annual Reflections: A Coach’s Compass
Ashley Jones shares his evolved approach to athlete programming, rooted in the principles of French Contrast Method training.
Annual Reflections: A Coach’s Compass
Ashley Jones shares his evolved approach to athlete programming, rooted in the principles of French Contrast Method training.
The Ultimate Dad’s Guide to Burning Fat After 35
Are you a dad over 35 trying to lose fat and boost energy, but traditional workouts just aren’t cutting it?
What I Have Found Works Best
From Nautilus to the Conjugate system, Ashley explores time-tested training principles across strength, power, hypertrophy, endurance, and injury prevention—complete with examples, cycles, and formats you can implement right away.
12-Week SS Yoke Bar Squat Program to Boost Your Deadlift
Who knew SS Yoke Bar Squats carry over to deadlift PRs. Try this 12-week program NOW to BOOST your deadlift!
30 Minutes to Better Work Capacity
If you have time to watch a TV show, you have time for a workout. This 30-minute training program will help you build strength and overall fitness.
Grip Program to Never Drop a Deadlift
Think of grip strength like any other type of strength. To make it stronger, you have to train it heavier.
New and Improved Box Programming for 2024
Jason Brown shares how he'd create new and improved box programming. The biggest factors are...
How to Increase Your Bench with an El Gordo Fat Bar
The Fat Bar Theory can lead to remarkable improvements in your bench press performance.
Unlock the Power of Full Body Training
Learn how Full Body Training (FBT) can optimize your workout time, enhance mobility, and improve body composition.
Build Your Ruck Without Breaking Your Body
Did shuffling with a ruck for 30-40 miles a week wreak havoc? Absolutely. Learn now to build your ruck SMARTER and STRONGER.
Kettlebell Training for Strength
My goal was to safely train for the maximum strength a kettlebell could offer. Here's how I improved grip, cardiovascular fitness, and GPP pain-free.
Implementing APRE With Max Effort Conjugate Training
Although this may look super confusing initially, I promise that if you can do some simple math, you can make the APRE system work.
4-Week Repeatable Workhorse Program
This program is a combination and rewrite of a five-day cycle I followed for ten weeks (two-and-a-half blocks) after a tear in my erector and some serious knee pain.
3-Day Conjugate Split for the Raw Lifter
A simple and practical solution for those on tight schedules. With this setup, add hundreds of pounds to your total.
Commercial Gym Conjugate
Conjugate doesn't have to be complicated. Here's what it is in the most simplest terms, along with a program to get you started anywhere.
Burn Fat and Build Muscle at the Same Time
The results will come pretty fast too, so you don’t need to do it for several months before you notice fat loss and muscle gain.
12-Week Conjugate Program for Raw Powerlifting
Get stronger, bigger, and quicker following this 12-week conjugate program for raw powerlifters.
Conjugate x Conditioning Football
Use these templates to cover all bases (strength development and conditioning) in one seamless program!
Should Combat Athletes Bodybuild?
If you're still in the "bodybuilding will hinder flexibility" camp, it's time for you to update your training IQ.