training

The deciding factor for success in lifting is confidence, requiring lifters to work on their inner dialogue and reframe negative thoughts, such as the limiting belief of a sticking point that "always" happens.The only consistent variable among top strength athletes across all disciplines is the ability to autoregulate training, a crucial skill that prescriptive programming often inhibits.

Survivorship bias is the reason you keep copying the strongest freaks on the internet and wondering why you’re beat up, burned out, or stalled. This article breaks down why extreme programs “work” for the rare few who can survive them—and how to train in a way that actually builds strength for the long haul.

Those promoting the safest, injury-free training solutions become rehab specialists.

"Dieting is a skill set learned solely through repetition, much like identifying cues to improve a squat, and must be designed to plug and play into an individual's specific lifestyle to ensure success. Ultimately, the goal is to condition the body to hyper-respond to the stimulus of nutrients while ensuring the nutrition plan is realistic enough for the athlete to maintain consistency regardless of their daily responsibilities."

Wave loading is a powerful strength training technique that involves cycling through sets with different weights and reps in the same session to challenge the body and break through plateaus. By strategically manipulating intensity and volume, this method drives genuine improvements in strength, muscle growth, and overall performance.

Travel back to April 1980, a year of political drama and legendary strength in the powerlifting world. This deep dive into the Powerlifting USA archives features an exclusive look at Bill Kazmaier’s scientific training blueprint at Auburn University and Jan Todd’s historic barrier-breaking 501.25 lb squat

Josh Hobbs, School Board President for Waverly City Schools, explains how witnessing a high frequency of athlete injuries and poor on-field physicality inspired the implementation of a dedicated in-school weight training curriculum. By leveraging PE budget allocations and partnering with EliteFTS for customized equipment, the program now addresses modern physical weaknesses, such as poor posture and weak glutes, to better prepare students for competition.

There comes a time when the barbell stops being a scoreboard and starts being a lifeline. It’s no longer about chasing a number — it’s about maintaining the ability to move, to feel capable, to keep doing the thing you love for as long as possible. You stop chasing validation and start chasing continuity.

 "If we cover all these bases all year round... you will make faster progress because you don't spend time correcting weaknesses because nothing gets particularly weak in the first place".

Continuing to lift weights during the season is crucial for athletes to maintain their hard-earned off-season gains and significantly reduce the risk of non-contact injuries. By debunking common myths about soreness and time constraints, this article explains why in-season training is essential for peak performance and long-term athletic success.

To build true strength that transfers to the platform, beginner powerlifters must abandon touch-and-go reps in favor of deadlift step-backs that force a complete reset between every lift. By controlling the eccentric descent and overcoming static inertia from a dead stop, you ensure every repetition builds the raw power necessary for maximum potential rather than relying on momentum.