3x3 Performance Programming Matrix
I believe that the individualization of programming in team sports is the real holy grail of strength and conditioning. The application of the 3×3 programming matrix will ensure that each player will have the best opportunity to improve in the areas of dire need.
New Hampshire Highland Games with Hafþór Björnsson
Game of Thrones star and 3X Europe's Strongest Man Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson put up some impressive numbers at the New Hampshire Highland Games this past weekend.
Stress and Social Support — How Can You Help Your Athletes?
At the bottom of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is food, shelter, and safety. If your athlete doesn’t have one of these three things, how can you expect them to perform at their best?
WATCH: White Lights, PRs, and an All-Time World Record
Watch XPC footage from Christine Brass, Sheri Whetham, and Brandon Smitley. What's next for these elitefts athletes?
What's the Big Deal About a PR, Anyway?
You want to leave the gym on a good note. Aichs explores what that really means.
The Building of Mike Strom
As Strom prepares for Worlds, his coach reflects on what it took to get there.
Building the Strongest Version of Yourself
At the core of our sport lies the power to overcome adversity.
Powerlifting Is HARD
If you are limited by the work and sacrifice that are required to be a champion, then embrace your mediocrity!
A Lion in Iron: Time, It‘s All You Have (Part 2)
You will never be as strong to yourself as you will be in the eyes of others.
Maximizing Supercompensation for Maximal Hypertrophy
Get a grip on your addiction. You’ll love the result.
I'm Too Young to Be This Damn Old: Strong(er)
I’ve been told that to have obtained world records at age 71 requires extraordinary resolve. I don’t see it that way.
A Lion in Iron: Strength Doesn't Have a Gender
Physical strength is born in the mind and achieved through the body.
Kentucky Strong: Four Things I Have Been Doing Wrong
Your training journal is a very valuable tool in getting bigger, stronger, and better.
Strong(er): No Minimum Age Required
Pure hard work does pay off, and most of the time, it can trump talent.
I’ll Never Be Strong Enough
I will never ever feel strong enough. I will spend my entire life needing to be strong(er).
If I Knew Then What I Know Now: FEAR or F.E.A.R. = False Evidence Appear...
Damn the torpedoes, full steam ahead!
Under The Bar: This Doesn’t Suck
It’s the strength that gives us the courage to fight when others run.
They are NOT Angry Birds! (Part 2.1)
We are two different people and his experiences will not be the same as mine; they will be his own. I want SO badly for him to not to go through the things I did, that it’s taken me a long time to see that he won’t.
3 Things You'd Better Know if You Want Strong(er) Triceps
Kicking back some thoughts on tricep training…
20 Items You Need in Your Gym Bag to be Stronger
Of course, you’ll find this in Chad Aichs’ bag, but you’ll also find it in McMillan’s.
Iron Warrior Training
I put this program together to try and maximize strength and mass as much as possible. I am a believer that you need to get stronger to get bigger. And also just want to be strong, but also large a lean.
