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.

 
7 Things I’ve Learned as a Coach
7 Things I’ve Learned as a Coach
I’ve learned a little. I wish I knew more. I can probably write 99 things I’ve learned, 7 came to mind today.
TeamTPS at World's Strongest Man 105: Video Interview
TeamTPS at World's Strongest Man 105: Video Interview
Nick Cambi of TeamTPS just took 2nd place at World's Strongest Man!
Jack Your Back
Jack Your Back
Why your back needs to be jacked for the 3 lifts. With some of my favorite accessory exercises to get it Huge(er). AND: I tied my shoes all my myself!
Murphwatchers
Murphwatchers
As Murph is busy getting his new website (www.TPSMethod.com) ready for launch — you can read about it in the May 2018 issue of Muscle and Fitness —TPS is getting lifters ready for some meets including the WPO. Look out for upcoming details finalizing the next Push/Pull in the gym.
21 Things about the Bench Press
21 Things about the Bench Press
It’s the single, most technical lift there is.
Three of My Favorite Squat/Deadlift Builders-with Videos
Three of My Favorite Squat/Deadlift Builders-with Videos
No secrets here, just basic, high quality stuff to get strong(er).
Mobility for Law Enforcement: What do you need?
Mobility for Law Enforcement: What do you need?
A Q&A Question Answered More Thoroughly
Avoid the training pendulum.
Avoid the training pendulum.
Don’t be reactionary. Ride the middle.
Free 8 Week PR Crushing Powerlifting Program Part 2
Free 8 Week PR Crushing Powerlifting Program Part 2
The Intensity and PR’s commence here.
A Christmas Gift to You: Free 8 Week PR Crushing Powerlifting Program + RPR Warmup
A Christmas Gift to You: Free 8 Week PR Crushing Powerlifting Program + ...
Includes adjustment for Holiday interruptions in training!
Strongman Stuff: 12/15/20 Squat Program
Strongman Stuff: 12/15/20 Squat Program
Add at least 60 pounds to your squat in 9 weeks! Really. It’ll work for Powerlifting and Bodybuilding too.
So, I did a meet. + Video
So, I did a meet. + Video
But it was Bench Only. Does that even count? And, yes, I made weight!
How to Lose 70 Pounds Without Dieting.
How to Lose 70 Pounds Without Dieting.
If I can do it, you can. It’s not that hard.
Strength Therapy-Video Log
Strength Therapy-Video Log
No, I am not your shrink.
5 Minute Fix: No, it’s less.
5 Minute Fix: No, it’s less.
Perform better and prevent injury with almost zero effort.
Top 10 Things You Need In Your Gym Bag
Top 10 Things You Need In Your Gym Bag
Everybody likes lists-here’s a good one.
This One Small Tweak Will Kick Your Ass: With How To Video
This One Small Tweak Will Kick Your Ass: With How To Video
Smash your triceps harder with one simple addition to the movement.
4 Quick Elbow Pain Fixes
4 Quick Elbow Pain Fixes
Elbows jacked up from benching & squats?
Your friend of your enemy?
Your friend of your enemy?
The Scale. It lies to you.
Build Your Deadlift with the Deadlift Plus Deadlift Below the Knee
Build Your Deadlift with the Deadlift Plus Deadlift Below the Knee
This is a great specialty exercise for lifters who get stuck a few inches off the floor, allow their shoulders to get too far in front of the bar, or lose their lats.
Top 3 Specialty Exercises to Improve Your Squat-VIDEO LOG
Top 3 Specialty Exercises to Improve Your Squat-VIDEO LOG
You may not know about these variations-watch this! And now I have to Windex my couch.
Build Your Deadlift with the Snatch Grip Deadlift
Build Your Deadlift with the Snatch Grip Deadlift
The snatch grip deadlift is an outstanding assistance lift if you have a weak upper back or erectors, but it's not a traditional deadlift. Many cues for it are contrary to the traditional pull.
We got Kubuked.
We got Kubuked.
And, I squatted pain free with video proof.
I got a guy.
I got a guy.
Murph is the founder and owner of Total Performance Sports. Follow his sports performance, powerlifting, and strongman ideology with quick tips, video clips, and client tutorials. This month, athlete prep is underway for the RPS New Hampshire and Vermont State Championships where the team will compete, including Murph.
Low Budget Coaching Log
Low Budget Coaching Log
By request, the next 4 weeks in the Disc Injury It's Not Over Block
5 Factors to Consider When Choosing a Program-Video Log
5 Factors to Consider When Choosing a Program-Video Log
Here’s a few things to stew over.
Disc Injury? It's Not the End! Part 4 + FREE TRAINING BLOCK
Disc Injury? It's Not the End! Part 4 + FREE TRAINING BLOCK
I take requests…. Oh, and VOTE FOR TPS PLEASE!
Interview with Zach Diconstanzo
Interview with Zach Diconstanzo
He's compact, not small.
The Nutrition Dartboard
The Nutrition Dartboard
Hit the bullseye.
Three Specialty Bars You Need and Why
Three Specialty Bars You Need and Why
There are tons of specialty bars on the market and they all have some value in your training. I feel that these are the three best.
Embrace the Culture
Embrace the Culture
Don’t piss all over it. OR: Put Your Effing Phone Away
Is Your Training Stuck in a Rut?
Is Your Training Stuck in a Rut?
It might not be your program.
Top 10 Pieces of EliteFTS Strength Equipment
Top 10 Pieces of EliteFTS Strength Equipment
We get asked a lot. Here’s a handy guide.
Hold It Right There
Hold It Right There
Get strong(er) and never miss a lift with this simple tip.
Reverse Band Bench Rows: WITH VIDEO
Reverse Band Bench Rows: WITH VIDEO
I told you I'd get a video on this a few weeks ago. Build a bigger bench with this accessory lift.
60 Second Fix: Overhead Press and Clean with Video
60 Second Fix: Overhead Press and Clean with Video
Everyone has 60 seconds to get better right?
What’s that Specialty Bar for?
What’s that Specialty Bar for?
A quick guide to the three most popular specialty bars.
The Agility Ladder — Useful Tool or Waste of Time?
The Agility Ladder — Useful Tool or Waste of Time?
I’ve heard more times than I can count that agility ladders are not all they are cracked up to be, that they don’t fit into an elite athlete's program, that they don’t develop speed, and that they don’t develop change of direction skills.
Specialty Exercises to Build the Deadlift-WITH VIDEO
Specialty Exercises to Build the Deadlift-WITH VIDEO
You probably haven’t seen this one before. Or thought of it like this before.
The State of the Industry Address Part 2
The State of the Industry Address Part 2
See the good in the industry this week.
The State of the Industry Address Part 1
The State of the Industry Address Part 1
A lot of things have changed since I got into this field. Some not so good. Some good. Some very good.
Video Log: Lifter Showcase
Video Log: Lifter Showcase
Rather than bore you with words, here are two quick interviews showcasing two of my younger lifters.
Build Your Deadlift
Build Your Deadlift
Add this in and watch your pull go through the roof.
The Agility Ladder Sucks
The Agility Ladder Sucks
If you’re not using a ladder in your training, or with your clients can you think of one good reason why? Saying the you heard the Agility Ladder sucks isn’t one of them.
Sick Days and Being Stupid
Sick Days and Being Stupid
Murph is the founder and owner of Total Performance Sports. Follow his sports performance, powerlifting, and strongman ideology with quick tips, video clips, and client tutorials. This month, athlete prep is underway for the RPS Main State Push Pull Championships, RPS Winter’s Wrath, and USAPL Nationals. “The new project is one step closer to getting launched — it’s top secret.”
Quick Tips for Progress: Listen Up
Quick Tips for Progress: Listen Up
The internet is a fantastic thing and possibly the worst thing that has ever been spawned on the Earth. Before the internet people did things. Now, they watch other people do things, a lot.
You Need a Repetitive Golf Swing to be a Better Lifter
You Need a Repetitive Golf Swing to be a Better Lifter
Yeah, golf sucks I know, but read this.
How I cut my Triglycerides by over 30% in 30 days.
How I cut my Triglycerides by over 30% in 30 days.
Or, I am not taking Statins. Read this, even if you aren't old. It might help someone you know.

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