Brian Carroll

A competitive powerlifter since 1999, Brian Carroll is one of the most accomplished lifters in the history of the sport. Having lifted at the elite world-class level since 2005, Brian has well over a decade of world-class lifting experience. He has totaled more than ten times his body weight in three different classes, and both bench pressed and deadlifted over 800 pounds in two different classes. In his career, he’s totaled 2500 over 20 times in 2 different weight classes. Most recently (10.3.20), Brian set the highest squat of all-time (regardless of weight class) with 1306 pounds at a bodyweight of 303 pounds.

 
Correct Application and Execution of The McGill Big 3
Correct Application and Execution of The McGill Big 3

The McGill Big 3 has been used for over three decades to help people recover from back pain. However, with the surge in online gurus and overnight trainers, the Big 3 has often been butchered and changed from its original intent.

Lunch with Dave Tate
Lunch with Dave Tate

Powerlifting is a mess, and sometimes we wonder why we even bother. Yet, it’s given me a tremendous mentor and unexplainable gifts.

Equipped Powerlifters, Control Your Variables
Equipped Powerlifters, Control Your Variables

You can master all of these variables: gear fit, gear sponsors, travel, and weight. But If not, they’ll ruin an entire training cycle.

Strength Athletes, Control Your Variables
Strength Athletes, Control Your Variables

Consider where YOU lack focus. These things are widespread knowledge, nothing ground-breaking but surprisingly not prioritized correctly.

Why I Walked Away From Powerlifting
Why I Walked Away From Powerlifting

The moving parts behind the competition life are brutal. Go all in, and know when to get out.

Brian Carroll: Squat Depth Progression
Brian Carroll: Squat Depth Progression

As of July 20th, 2013, I am cleared to start lifting again.

A Day with Dr. Stuart McGill (Part 6)
A Day with Dr. Stuart McGill (Part 6)

Brian Carroll learns how to stiffen his core.

A Day with Dr. Stuart McGill (Part 4)
A Day with Dr. Stuart McGill (Part 4)

Brian’s plan of action to rebuild a powerful back.

A Day with Dr. Stuart McGill (Part 3)
A Day with Dr. Stuart McGill (Part 3)

The third segment in Brian Carroll’s journey to a strong(er) back.

A Day with Dr. Stuart McGill (Part 2)
A Day with Dr. Stuart McGill (Part 2)

The second segment of Brian’s journey to a healthier back.

A Day with Dr. Stuart McGill (Part 1)
A Day with Dr. Stuart McGill (Part 1)

Brian Carroll’s journey to a healthier, pain-free back.

Off the Cuff with Brian Carroll: the Jack Conventional Deadlift Suit
Off the Cuff with Brian Carroll: the Jack Conventional Deadlift Suit

Save your manhood. If you are a conventional deadlifter, you need this suit.

Off the Cuff with Brian Carroll: Gear Tips
Off the Cuff with Brian Carroll: Gear Tips

If you’re new to the art of lifting in powerlifting gear, here are some tips you should consider. Your form will go to crap, you’ll panic and go way too deep, or you’ll go brain-dead and cut the squat by three inches.

Week 5 with Brian Carroll
Week 5 with Brian Carroll

This will take me well into pre-comp training and lead to some important sessions.

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