They say a picture is worth a 1000 words. Well, so is a good chart. If you are looking for guidance in creating a workout program for yourself or for your clients, this chart is a great place to start. It will ensure that you are within the key parameters discovered through exercise science to optimize your return on investment. …
My First Attempt Just Destroys Me
“I get so nervous for my first squat attempt that it just destroys my whole meet.” I heard this from a competitor while I was at USAPL Raw Nationals recently and I have heard it before. The goal of this post is to provide you with a way of approaching that first attempt so it sets the tone for the…
Head & Shin Position in the Deadlift
What is the best head position to have during a deadlift? Should your shins be vertical or not when you pull? Let’s find out. Recently Coach Mark Rippetoe put an article on the deadlift where he listed 7 crucial aspects on technique that he believed were important to follow (you can find the article here). I disagree with 2 of…
Who are the experts
When you look for an expert, what do you look for? Of course they have “know their stuff” but it goes deeper than that, right? You want someone who has “been there, done that” and also someone that explain exactly why and how it works at the same time. When it comes to building strength and fitness we don’t just…
Combination Training: CrossFit and Powerlifting
I work with a lot of CrossFitters and they are all looking for the same thing – they want to get stronger! They have hit a wall with their strength and they need a way to continue to progress while not giving up the conditioning they have built along the way. They don’t necessarily want to do a powerlifting competition,…
The Feel Good, Kick Ass Program
This program isn’t for everybody. This program was set-up for a reasonably specific subset of the lifting population. It was created for those that meeting the following criteria: You are older than 30 You have been training a reasonably long time (5 years for sure, 2+ decades is more common) You are more focused on fitness and less focused on…
Take your own bodyfat with ease
Powerlifters tend not to obsess over their body fat the way some do in the fitness industry, and they certainly don’t have to be as lean as bodybuilders. At the same time, spend enough hours in the gym and you can’t help but to appreciate the time and effort it takes to build a lean physique. In addition, in any…
The Basics of Building Strength Part 1 and 2
We’re trying out a new format for some of our content, tell us what you think and subscribe to the YouTube channel to stay in the loop! Building strength from the ground up requires an understanding of the fundamentals that drive it’s progression, here’s the first two parts in a video series to explain what these are and how to take…
It is Time to Change the Rules
Every now and then it is a good idea for sports to re-examine their rules. The NFL is doing this right now with the extra point. NASCAR does it continually with their engine and tire packages. Most powerlifting feds will have yearly meetings where they discuss potential changes like what gear to accept or not, if they should change the…