How often do you hear the statement, "It's all genetics", when it comes to lifting or athletic endeavors? Throughout internet forums, message boards, and in various athletic settings everywhere that ... Continue Reading
This Is CrossFit Burnout (and How You Overcome It)
If you’re a seasoned CrossFitter, chances are you’ve reached a point where doing “constantly varied functional movements at high intensity” can feel a bit … bleh. You know those days when you walk into ... Continue Reading
Ben Pollack Deadlifts a Strong 360kg After Injury, Still Plans to Compete
Over the last month, meet prep has been everything but perfectly smoothly for Ben Pollack. About four weeks ago, Pollack was going through a routine squat workout when he suffered an injury to the quad ... Continue Reading
So You Wanna Be A Powerlifter? Preparing for Meet Day
In our previous episode, we talked about the how and why of peaking and tapering, as well as some generally accepted strategies for doing so. In this episode, we’re going to go over your preparations for ... Continue Reading
This Study Tried to See If CrossFit Endurance Stacks Up to Traditional Training
A new study published in the International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance has pit a form of CrossFit® training against a beloved running protocol to see which is best at improving ... Continue Reading
Thoughts a World Champion Powerlifter Has During a High Intensity Cycling Class
I must admit, this article was never planned, but what it unfolded to has been much better than anything I could have imagined. Strength athletes are athletic in multiple ways, there's no denying that. ... Continue Reading
Study: Breakfast Pre-Exercise May Increase Nutrient Metabolization
To breakfast, or not to breakfast, that is the question. Breakfast is often referred to as the most important meal of the day, but that's been seen as a slight exaggeration. After all, the most important ... Continue Reading
6 Leg Finisher Circuits for Strength Athletes
Leg finishers are a brutal way to induce serious muscle building, work capacity improvements, and even kick start recovery processes. Strength athletes can benefit from performing these short and intense ... Continue Reading
Study: Sub-Elite Weightlifters Should Train Three Characteristics In the Snatch
As a strength sports journalist, few things are as exciting as reporting on newly published research that's applicable for strength athletes everywhere. In the recent research, we get a very specific ... Continue Reading
Bodyweight Workout Finishers for Weightlifters
Bodyweight exercises are beneficial for establishing foundational fitness, building muscle, and improving bodily control. While Olympic weightlifters must be well-versed with a barbell and the competition ... Continue Reading
Certain Cancers Use Body Fat for Fuel, Says New Study
If you’re tired of being told that maintaining a lean physique is just an exercise in vanity, you might be pleased with this news. A new study by researchers at the Sloan Kettering Institute has ... Continue Reading
In Move to Bust Dopers, USA Weightlifting Introduces New Blood Test Device
USA Weightlifting is about to hold the most tested event in the organization’s history. In a new article published on their official website, USAW has revealed a new they're implementing a pilot program ... Continue Reading
Reebok Fans Rejoice: The Reebok Nano 4 Is Making a Comeback
If you're a fan of cross training shoes, and more specifically Reebok, then the following news is probably going to make you very happy. Earlier this week, Reebok officially announced that the popular ... Continue Reading
6 Stretches and Warm-ups to Improve Ankle Mobility
Ankle mobility is key for most movements in Olympic weightlifting, powerlifting, and competitive fitness (not to mention proper joint integrity for all individuals). Limited ranges of motion in the ankles ... Continue Reading
A 905lb Squat: Can Joe Sullivan Take the World Record?
Powerlifter Joe Sullivan had a momentous squat PR this weekend, becoming one of the few humans on Earth to have crossed the 900-pound barrier. Watch a solid example of beast mode in the clip below, with a ... Continue Reading
So You Wanna Be A Powerlifter? The Peak and Taper
In our previous episode, we talked about the general outline of a program for a powerlifter. In this program, we’ll get a bit more into the nitty-gritty about what it means to ‘peak’ and to ‘taper’ which ... Continue Reading
Is Tia-Clair Toomey Moving to Cookeville, Tennessee?
In the very near future, we may be seeing the small city of Cookeville, Tennessee get a little more fit, and we're not talking about an increase in the population's gym attendance. Earlier today, CrossFit ... Continue Reading
The Ins and Outs of Opening Your Own Strongman Gym
Having owned five gyms, I am frequently approached by strongman devotees for advice on how to open their own club. While it may seem like the dream lifestyle, the harsh reality is that it is a time ... Continue Reading
Try Powerlifter Jen Thompson’s Favorite Tip for a Stronger Bench Press
When it comes to improving on the bench press, few athletes know about that process more than powerlifting legend Jenn Thompson. She's considered a technician on the bench press, aka an athlete who's ... Continue Reading
MusclePharm® Combat Crunch Protein Bar Review — Are They Too Chewy?
Founded in 2008, MusclePharm® is a sports nutrition company that makes a variety of products for all types of strength athletes. One of their more popular products comes in the form of protein bars, aka ... Continue Reading
5 Powerlifting Lessons From a Zen Monk
As a lay zen monk with the Kwan Um School of Zen and long-time lifter of all things heavy, it has thrilled me to see so many articles about the benefits meditation has on the strength athlete. I have even ... Continue Reading
So You Wanna Be A Powerlifter? Programming for a Meet
In our previous episode, we talked about keeping your training up to a competition standard. In this post and episode, we’re going to talk about some of the widely accepted ways to begin training for your ... Continue Reading
FitJoy™ Protein Bar Review — The Right Kind of Chewy?
In the ever growing landscape of protein bars, FitJoy™ tries to deliver a bar that comes with adequate fiber and protein content with minimal overall sugar. A lot of bars on the market attempt to do the ... Continue Reading
3 Common Back Squat Errors and How to Fix Them
Squatting has been a movement that humans have performed since the beginning of time. Yet over time, the population as a whole has grown further and further away from our primitive squat beginnings, ... Continue Reading