For whatever reason, people who are really good at getting other people strong, fast, and fit tend to be a unique breed. By this I don’t mean your run of the mill globo-gym trainers, I mean the truly ... Continue Reading
I Am Batman! How To Get 10% Stronger In 10 Minutes By Playing Dress-Up
If I could only teach one lesson to an aspiring weightlifter it would be that weightlifting isn't about your body, it's about your mind. Yes, your body does the lifting, and you have to build strength, ... Continue Reading
Product Review: Kamagon Ball
The Kamagon Ball is an interesting apparatus. Imagine an inflatable stability ball with handles on each side and what appears to be a rubber turkey thermometer sticking out of the top. “Kamagon” is a ... Continue Reading
Featured Coach: John Farr, Part 2 – The Reality of Coaching
Last week, in part one of our interview, we spoke with Olympic weightlifting coach John Farr about how he went from musician to UCLA strength and conditioning coach. He revealed his preference for the ... Continue Reading
Deadlifting with Chains: Why Science Says Chains Work
Maybe you’re a powerlifter and you’re used to hanging chains off your barbell or maybe you’re new to strength training and you’re a little scared of powerlifters and all their toys and contraptions. Either ... Continue Reading
3, 2, 1, 0 Meet Countdown – Competition Preparation
In preparing for a powerlifting meet I have seen lots of overthinking, overworking, and overstressing when it comes to people figuring out how to setup their training cycle to perform the best on ... Continue Reading
