C.J. Murphy

https:tpsmethod.com

Murph is the owner of Total Performance Sports and the creator of the Total Performance Method and the Total Performance Method for Powerlifting (tpsmethod.com). His gym was featured as one of America’s 20 Best Gyms – twice. Murph is on the Advisory Board for Men’s Fitness magazine and Muscle and Fitness magazine. He has almost 30 years’ experience as a coach, athlete, and certified nutritionist. Murph is a retired Strongman competitor and former National Powerlifting Champion.

 
Specialty Bar Car Show Part 1
Specialty Bar Car Show Part 1
Ever wonder what that bar is for? Come to the Car show.
EliteFTS Reader Poll: Whaddya You Want?
EliteFTS Reader Poll: Whaddya You Want?
Let me know what you are most interested in.
Go to the gym or stay home.
Go to the gym or stay home.
What to do and why when you are injured.
Right and Wrong.
Right and Wrong.
We should all know the difference. Try to do more right.
Barbell Warmups
Barbell Warmups
This can be very confusing!
I Love Christmas-Had a Tear in my Eye This Morning
I Love Christmas-Had a Tear in my Eye This Morning
And Some Training Stuff In Here Too
Give me two minutes and I’ll help you smash more weight.
Give me two minutes and I’ll help you smash more weight.
Really, two one minute videos to watch.
Murph’s Top 10 Gifts for the Old Man in Your Life
Murph’s Top 10 Gifts for the Old Man in Your Life
Grab one or grab them all. He will appreciate it.
Absolutely no training information in here.
Absolutely no training information in here.
I hope you read it anyway.
Groundbreaking New Study on the Safety Squat Bar Explained Part 2
Groundbreaking New Study on the Safety Squat Bar Explained Part 2
Mike Lawrence and I go over more of the details on his study. Perfect Thanksgiving viewing after dinner. Or anytime really....
Groundbreaking New Study on the Safety Squat Bar Explained
Groundbreaking New Study on the Safety Squat Bar Explained
Video Log: Interview with Mike Lawrence, Co-Author of the New Safety Squat Bar Study Part 1. WATCH THIS!
5 Things You Need to Do During Your Training
5 Things You Need to Do During Your Training
I say it all the time, everybody loves lists. Here’s another one.
Neck Position in the Squat
Neck Position in the Squat
Fix common problems, quick. You are not a Giraffe.
Videoing You Lifts
Videoing You Lifts
A quick why and how to guide.
Yet another Video Log: Secrets to a StrongLife
Yet another Video Log: Secrets to a StrongLife
Murph does Spartan??? Not really.
VIDEO LOG: Everything you ever wanted to know about the Back Raise
VIDEO LOG: Everything you ever wanted to know about the Back Raise
Tips on how to get more from this often overlooked exercise
Equipment Feature — elitefts Power Bar
Equipment Feature — elitefts Power Bar
USA-made quality for $329? Yes, that’s right.
Pressing Controversy
Pressing Controversy
You might not agree and that’s cool. You should read this and see.
Video Log: Don’t Be an Asshole
Video Log: Don’t Be an Asshole
C’mon, you know you’ve got 5 minutes to watch this.
Video Log: Maximize Your Training Time
Video Log: Maximize Your Training Time
I’ve got a Video Log for you today on how to Maximize your training time. It’s a quick one but it has some valuable information that will help you. Watch it.         Did you miss last week’s Log? Watch it here. Did you miss my Coaching Log two weeks ago? I got […]
Unlock Your Power
Unlock Your Power
Murph and Brandy Gentry talk about Whiskey, Powerlifting and her incredible transformation in force production in only a few days at TPS. And Whiskey. Oh, I said that.
The Sumo Deadlift — You're Doing It the Wrong Way
The Sumo Deadlift — You're Doing It the Wrong Way
The sumo deadlift is a misunderstood type of pull with so many advantages. Let's start with technique so you can smash a PR!
The People In Your Life
The People In Your Life
They matter. Maybe more than you realize. Tell them.
WATCH: Andrey Malanichev — Training Program and Top-Secret Russian Insights
WATCH: Andrey Malanichev — Training Program and Top-Secret Russian Insights
It’s in discussions like these that I am reminded of what a nice guy Andrey is, and how willing he is to share his expertise to support the development of other powerlifters and young athletes.
What is best? RPE or Percentage Based Programming?
What is best? RPE or Percentage Based Programming?
The age old question. Here’s my two cents. Read it all, the end is the best part.
WATCH: Andrey Malanichev — RPR, Powerlifting Culture, Injury Prevention
WATCH: Andrey Malanichev — RPR, Powerlifting Culture, Injury Prevention
This interview gives you the chance to learn more about Andrey, his training techniques/philosophies that led him to great success, including his views on sport history/culture found in the US and Russia.
Box Squatting for Raw Lifters
Box Squatting for Raw Lifters
In the coming months, C.J. will be getting the Team ready for raw and multi-ply lifting at the 2019 RPS New Hampshire and Vermont State Championships from April 13-14, as well as the Arnold Classic. At least a dozen he coaches will be there. And, as usual, he’ll be rehabbing more of his muscle tears as he tries to get
I am now an official Sniper
I am now an official Sniper
RPR Level 2 Recap + Some Strongman Video
The Oh Shit Toolbox
The Oh Shit Toolbox
A screwdriver is no good when you need a hammer.
Old Man Training
Old Man Training
You had me at canvas. With video.
EliteFTS Power Bar Review
EliteFTS Power Bar Review
Made in USA quality for under $330?
Programming 101: Part 5
Programming 101: Part 5
Proper Movement is Corrective Exercise
Practice, Practice, Practice
Practice, Practice, Practice
Here’s a simple tool to perfect technique
Part 2: Interview with Andrey Malanichev-Video Log
Part 2: Interview with Andrey Malanichev-Video Log
Lots of Russian words in here+ top secret Russian stuff revealed!
Video Log: Andrey Malanichev Interview Part 1
Video Log: Andrey Malanichev Interview Part 1
Andrey shares some thoughts on training, culture and more. Watch the video.
It's Been Two Years
It's Been Two Years
Like it was yesterday.
The Five Best New Strength Training Items from elitefts
The Five Best New Strength Training Items from elitefts
New equipment means new ways to help you get strong — and a lot more fun.
One Year Anniversary
One Year Anniversary
I miss you Fred Hatfield
Old Man Rant: Maybe You’re Just Weak and Have Shitty Technique
Old Man Rant: Maybe You’re Just Weak and Have Shitty Technique
Maybe you don’t need 30 minutes of activation and corrective exercises. Maybe you just need to work harder.
Two More Interviews
Two More Interviews
Check out Rikky Patel and John DeLellis's interviews on their performance at their USAPL meet.
Programming 101: Part 4 Rotating Main Exercises
Programming 101: Part 4 Rotating Main Exercises
How long should you keep your main lift in the program?
Interview with Kyle Power of TPS
Interview with Kyle Power of TPS
With a name like Power, he better be strong.
My Top 5 New Toys at EliteFTS
My Top 5 New Toys at EliteFTS
I love buying shit, you probably do too.
Bombing Out
Bombing Out
A how to guide, and lessons learned.
Programming 101: Part 3-Beating a Dead Horse
Programming 101: Part 3-Beating a Dead Horse
I covered this last time, but I’ll explain it more here.
Eddie Pecs is in the House
Eddie Pecs is in the House
Eddie has the kind of pecs you can rest a beer on. That was a thing in the 80's.
An 800 Pound Deadlift at 198?
An 800 Pound Deadlift at 198?
Oh, it's coming soon. Nikko is a BEAST.
Two Pro Totals in One Day + 1 Elite + Video
Two Pro Totals in One Day + 1 Elite + Video
TeamTPS Meet Report: 2018 RPS New England Revolution
Volume Makes You Strong
Volume Makes You Strong
Here is a simple but not easy way to turn it up.
Programming 101 Part 2: Setting Up Your Assistance Lifts
Programming 101 Part 2: Setting Up Your Assistance Lifts
I was on the phone with Dave Tate the a few weeks ago and he asked me what I was doing. I said that I was generating top quality content for his website, which I was. I was writing Programming 101 Part 1, which I thought was good content. I said to him I think […]
Don’t Ride Beyond Your Headlight
Don’t Ride Beyond Your Headlight
Apply lessons I learned at the BPD Academy to your training.
Programming 101: How to Design a Program
Programming 101: How to Design a Program
There’s some art, and some science.

Items 296 to 354 of 571 total