The shining light appeared after a long nightmare in hell. This is what I encountered. This is how I persevered.
You can be the best in the world or a complete beginner — you’re going to deal with many of the same challenges either way.
So far, we haven’t even moved the bar. Keeping in mind what we learned in part one of this series, we are now ready to begin the press.
The second part of this interview, Dan Green and Dave Tate share business challenges and the process of building a successful training facility.
From beginner to immediate to advanced, your methods must progress and become specific to your needs.
A shorter range of motion means a bigger bench. Here’s how to get your chest closer to the bar without taking your ass off the bench.
There’s nothing wrong with trying the newest, flashy technique, but if you don’t know how it will help your team, stick to the basics.
Bands? Chains? The strength curve? How can this data make you a better lifter and athlete.
The most basic source of recovery is free and easy, powerful enough to improve your strength and conditioning without resorting to any prescribed medication. Are you taking full advantage of it?
Leverages will influence your ideal deadlift stance, but that’s only one small part of finding your weakness is.
The techniques of top bodybuilders may look fun. They may entice you. But first, you need to earn them.
In a downward slump, my training has started to look up. I attribute this to one simple programming tactic.
Bodybuilders are known for splitting weekly training into specific body parts per day. Will the same approach work for athletes?
An overload of information may tempt you to abandon your plan when something new comes along. Pick a program, one program, and stay committed.
With 20 years of lifting behind me, I was scared to death of my double anterior total hip replacement. What would life be like after surgery? Could I ever lift again?
I can only imagine from my personal experience with depression how athletes like Dave Mirra reach the point of tragedy.
Can you do both? This is Julia’s approach.
Working in conjunction with other professionals and experts, owner Tyler Miller has created a home for strongman athletes in Fishers, Indiana to train and prepare for any athletic endeavor.
The first installment of a three-part series, this article discusses the first step of mastering the bench press: learning optimal setup.
These mistakes in the squat, bench, and deadlift seem small on their own. But add them to together? You’re leaving pounds off your total.
This mistake is really, really simple, even if no one wants to take ownership of it.
This article includes video that shows the many physical and technical aspects you need to master to get the most of your sumo deadlift.
If you want your strength and muscle mass to go up, you need to focus on how the weight is going down.
The most valuable information you will find from testing your athletes is not a measurement of height.
You will find no forward momentum by doing nothing. Without work, passion and purpose won’t take you anywhere.
There’s going to be a time when you can’t do this anymore. Don’t piss on this opportunity. When it’s gone, it’s gone.
This could be the simple rule to great strength — are you following it?
Let’s discuss protein powders, fat burners and pre-workouts, and what specific things you should look out for.
This problem started to creep up on us several years ago and I only see it getting worse.
Consider the major powerlifting movements, cues, and technical adjustments that may prove helpful in both improving strength and prolonging health.
As Zach travels the country building his new project, Finding Strength, he will deliver a new look into the world of Strongman.
With proper consideration of neural, mechanical, and metabolic elements, this podcast covers the methods used for developing a proper pre-season plan.
The glute-hamstring raise is one of the best exercises for lower body development. Don’t ruin it by making any of these three common mistakes.
Stop beating yourself up after hitting a sticking point in your training. Figure out what the problem is and fix it. These tips will help the troubleshooting process.
The future success of your training program hinges on the inclusion of this one exercise. Don’t train without it.
Learning to connect with and effectively motivate your athletes can go a long way. Choose your words wisely.
Sleeves? Zippers? Material? Fit? Here are a few specific qualities to look for.
The methods weren’t perfect, the food was mostly shit, but it worked. There are a few things I’d change before recommending this for someone else.
For over six years I have watched CJ overcome many obstacles. I am always impressed by his competitive tenacity and love for powerlifting.
Personal training is like any other craft, it takes time and perseverance through many mistakes to master. I recently reflected on my climb as a professional.
More than the training techniques or coaching methods, there is one thing that will make or break your success working with a coach.
A respectable level of fitness will not make you the best player on the field, but without it you have no chance.
There are three questions you should be asking yourself before investing in equipment.
Here are 23 tips to master the most famous NFL Combine challenge,
If I never did another meet, wrote another article, or coached at another seminar, I would still love lifting.
There will be times that your personal life overwhelms you. Getting through these rocky times will never be easy, but there are ways to ensure you make it out alive.