Strong Mind: Park It
The greatest accomplishments come from a singularly focused mind and extreme determination.
Training The Bench Press
The training program explained here is one based on the principles of Westside.
Coach G: The Triumph of the Will
If you do not have that “whatever it takes “ mentality, then don’t try to get into coaching.
Monster Garage Gym: What was Old is New Again
Fads and trends ebb and flow, but there are a few things that will always remain constant.
Top Swiss Gym, Galmarini Elite Training
Intdroducing Switzerland's newest hardcore gym: Galmarini Elite Training.
If I Knew Then What I Know Now: More Than Just a Coach
Some will argue that it isn’t our “job” to be a friend, parent, or mentor. But I disagree.
Monster Garage Gym: Rest Time for Meet Time
So your training is on point, but you still had a lackluster meet? If your nutrition is in check, your rest may be lacking.
The Research Meathead: Static Contraction Training
Static contraction training (consisting mainly of isometric training) can be an effective and powerful training tool, especially if it's utilized over a variety of angles.
Training for Maximum Strength
Why is it that we have the greatest athletic talent pool in the world, but we don't turn out world record holders like we should be able to do?
How to Use the Dynamic Effort Method to Increase Your Overhead Press
If your shoulders are giving you problems, but you still want to work on your overhead press, you need to give this a try.
Monster Garage Gym: A Point Of Diminishing Returns
Is your weight gain taking you to the point of diminishing returns?
Training Block III: Coach X's Original GPP Manual
The final block in Coach X's GPP program... Get ready to work.
Tips for Overthinkers
Sometimes it should be more about feel and less about numbers, more about quality and less about quantity.
Training Block II: Coach X's Original GPP Manual
It's time for the second training block in Coach X's GPP program.
Monster Garage Gym: Tough Love...Friends Don't Let Friends Squat High
The truth may not always be what they want to hear, but it's what they need to hear.
Training Block I: Coach X's Original GPP Manual
Coach X reveals the first training block in his GPP program.
Introduction: Coach X's Original GPP Manual
An introduction to the objectives of Coach X's original GPP training program.
Don't Shake the Weights!
Always try to stay inside of yourself and learn where that power is stored. Most importantly, learn how to call upon it when the time comes.
Mastering Pool Tempos and the 300-Meter Run
The Thinker has answers to your training questions...fellow brainiacs to the front of the room.
If I Knew Then What I Know Now: Somewhere in the Middle of the “Curve”
It's time for New Years resolutions. What will your goals be, and where will they lie on the curve?
Training with Eccentrics
If you want to get stronger, perhaps you should incorporate more eccentric training in your routine.
Lotteries, Battle Axes, and Thanks
Hope, support, and encouragement are all needed to make your goals a reality. The intimidation that springs from wielding an axe doesn't hurt, either.
It's the Littlest Things That Can Make the Biggest Difference
When it comes to competition, you want to make sure everything is in order—even the tiniest things. As Eric Maroscher points out, one thing is definitely key.
If I Knew Then What I Know Now: Prehabilitation
Instead of rehabing, think about prehabing. It's less painful and you certainly won't regret it, unlike the alternative.
Getting a Bench Shirt On...Alone
Benching alone? And with a shirt? Clint Darden has a few tricks up his sleeve for geting that sucker on.
Strongman Training for Noobs
Strongman and strong man. There's a difference. If you want to be a Strongman competitor, you might want to consider these useful tips.
Revisited Recipe: Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Just about everything is better wrapped in bacon. While we wouldn't recommend wrapping your Thanksgiving Day turkey in it—that would take too long—asparagus is a great alternative.
Pumpkin Protein Mousse
Are dessert and sugar-laden sweets out of the question for you this Thanksgiving? Think again. Matt Ladewski, who has an elite total in spatula wielding, gives you a way to have your pie—well, kind of—and eat it too.
Garlic Parmesan Broccoli
If steamed broccoli is getting old, try this tasty alternative from the kitchen of the Betty Crocker of the bench press, Matt Ladewski.
Darden Diaries: Bicep Training for Strongman?
Do you need to focus on bicep work while training for Strongman?
Socialization is the Disability
Oftentimes, gender differences and our approach to them is based on socialization rather than innate brain, neurological, and hormonal composure.
Being a Woman is Not a Disability
If you are a strength coach in an educational setting, your title goes beyond strength coach. You are an educator.
Coaching = Life, Part I
What’s consistently surprised me is how coaching is such a microcosm of the real world.
If I Knew Then What I Know Now: The Physical Culture
We have come full circle, to the time when we are now called the “Physical Culture” once again.
Training Guys and Girls: Is There a Difference?
I noticed that the guys responded well, yet I couldn’t figure out why the girls weren't getting it and didn’t want to try.
Mechanical Advantage Drop Sets: Invention of Necessity?
As a 16-year old kid, I knew that when two jacked cats like this come into the gym and preach about building size, it’s time to shut up, take notes and soak up that information like a sponge.
The Angry Coach: Camp Crap
And, oh yeah, until you’ve actually been through this shit, try not to talk about football, okay?
Get Your Grip Back
My first thought is if you aren't already using it, start hook gripping. Painful, yes. Essential in this situation, perhaps.
Gym Lift Carryover for Strongman
Andy Deck weighs in on the best gym lifts to help your strongman training.
More About Informational Integrity
I simply don’t like frauds who attempt to practice their fraudulence at my expense.
A Statement of Quality
"After more than 30 years under the bar there is no doubt this is the best belt I have even used" - Dave Tate
Individual Strength Makes Teams Strong
Forget team, forget coaches, forget any other irrelevant factor.
Did you hear the one about the…
Did you hear the one about the guy that gets 200lbs out of his bench shirt?