strength sports Archives - Breaking Muscle

5 Mistakes Every New Strength Athlete Makes

With the growing popularity of various barbell sports, there naturally comes an increase of people who want to learn to lift heavy weights. Within this passion we see a lot of mistakes being made on many ... Continue Reading

Are You Testing Strength or Building It? (Athlete Journal 16)

Week two of compensatory acceleration. Since the focus was speed, I kept most of my lifts around the same weight. Compared to last week, I increased the height of my box jumps, but primarily kept all of ... Continue Reading

Training During the Holidays (Athlete Journal 12)

Another day, another dollar. This week was great. I was already squatting and benching so often before this training cycle that after my first week of being sore due to new rep ranges my body decided it ... Continue Reading

Keeping It Simple, Smolov-Style (Athlete Journal 11)

And we’re back to the grind! This week was super tough, but before I get into the details, let’s recap where I am in my training cycle. Goals for Next Year I am just coming off of a week of ... Continue Reading

Athlete Journal: Charles Staley, Entry 76 – High Volume Phase

EDITOR'S NOTE: Ever wonder how a world-class coach actually trains? Wonder what it's like to train as a "mature athlete?" Welcome to the athlete journal of Charles Staley. A big believer in practicing what ... Continue Reading

Athlete Journal: Alli Moyer, Entry 12 – 2/6/2014

EDITOR'S NOTE: Welcome to the athlete journal of Allison Moyer. Allison is a nationally ranked NPC Figure Athlete, nationally and internationally published fitness model, an avid CrossFit athlete, BSN, ... Continue Reading

Athlete Journal: Chris Duffin, Entry 87 – Cycling Down

EDITOR'S NOTE: Welcome to the Athlete Journal of world champion powerlifter Chris Duffin. Follow Chris as he trains and competes in various events over the coming year. Chris's journal will be posted every ... Continue Reading