Success and Failure: 3 Ways I’m Giving Up
I fucked myself over and now have to figure out how to fix it.
How I Lost 30 Pounds in One Day: Secrets to Water Cuts for Strength Athl...
There are a lot of ways that you can make a cut easier for yourself, keep your strength, and finish the meet with a high Wilks. Maximize Your Wilks and weight loss without losing strength.
Meet Report: USPA Naturally Fit Games & American Record Squat
I fell short of my goals, but an all-time American record and three meet PRs isn't a bad day.
Get Lit: 3 Ways to Light a Fire Under Your Training (May Roundup)
You can let your weaknesses destroy you, or you can destroy them.
UPCOMING EVENTS MAY-JUNE
Wanna meet me or just get some free training advice? Check out where I'm headed in the next few weeks.
Do You Really Give a F*&%? How to Find Your Motivation and Smash You...
I can’t tell you how many people I’ve met who have no time under the bar, no idea of why they’re training, and no vision for their future powerlifting career. They don’t give a fuck, and they’re not going anywhere. Don’t make their mistakes: know your motivation.
The Clutch Factor: An Unbreakable Mental Game to Stop Cracking Under Pre...
Strengthen your body and your mind to perform at your best -- not choke -- under high-pressure situations like powerlifting meets.
Bodybuilding Exercises for the Powerlifter — Widen Your Grip to Beef Up ...
Bulk up your back, strengthen your deadlift, and learn to activate your lats with this one exercise.
Meet Report: 2017 CETC US Open Powerlifting Championships with Ben Pollack
I’ve already written about my training strategy going into the meet, and what I’ve learned from my meet prep, but I didn’t share a few things for competitive reasons.
Q&A: Making a Life Out of Movement
A question from a reader about balancing life, work, and training.
How I'm Training for the 2017 US Open Powerlifting Championships
I’m going to share my strategy and reasoning behind it here, so hopefully, you can get some inspiration for whatever meet you’ve got coming up.
Thinking Strong About the US Open
Some personal reflections about training for the US Open , and some thoughts from my own coach, Jacob Cloud.
US Open: 3 Weeks Out
After breaking the all-time world record total in the 198-pound class, Ben will be transitioning into a long offseason, focusing on hypertrophy and restoration. Ben’s coaching blog will continue to discuss the mental aspects of training, especially building confidence and improving focus despite distractions. Have a question about your own offseason or mental game? Ask Ben!
Bodybuilding Exercises for the Powerlifter — Adductor Work for Added Gains
Say your quads, hamstrings, and glutes are capable of handling 500 pounds in the squat, but (because of weakness, tightness, or overuse), your adductors can only handle 400. Not a good look.
CCC: 4 Weeks Out
Some great training this week as I finish prep for the CCC and begin to gear up for the US Open.
Bodybuilding Exercises for the Powerlifter — Rear Delts Rows
Get a bigger bench and boulder shoulders with this easy movement.
Bodybuilding Exercises for the Powerlifter — The Vacuum and Reverse Hype...
This article series describes how you can incorporate bodybuilding exercises into your powerlifting training for big benefits in strength and aesthetics.
Conjugate Powerbuilding & Meet Prep
My new strategy for meet prep: a take on the conjugate method with a little bodybuilding thrown in.
5 Gifts for the Guy or Girl Who's Getting into Powerlifting
‘Tis the season for winter bulking, New Year’s resolutions, long lines at the squat racks, and a bunch of gym bros begging to work in on your bench sets.
Powerbuilding: Week 4
April is looking to be a big month for Ben. He'll be competing in the 181-pound weight class at the US Open on April 16th. Some big records aren't too far off. He'll also be appearing at the Animal Barbell Club training seminar in San Marcos, Texas on April 22. Follow his log for thoughts on social media, training methods, and his new ebook, Think Strong.
Powerbuilding: Week 3
Last week of true offseason before beginning meet prep; dealing with bad workouts; and grip dilemmas
Q&A: Training and Making Money in Powerlifting
A brief story about how my training has evolved over the years, and about how I earn a living through the sport.
Powerbuilding: Week 2
The second week of my foray into bodybuilding, while still training to get strong(er)!
Quest for Victory
Ben is a doctoral student at the University of Texas studying and teaching about the history of strength and fitness. He's also a competitive raw powerlifter, ranked #3 all-time in the 198-pound class, and #4 in the 181-pound class. Ben is training to move up in weight and in the rankings!
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