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THE REASON YOUR SQUAT SUCKS AND HOW TO FIX IT
The reason In engineering, every man-made structure — bridges, buildings, cranes, towers — is judged by one brutal law:The entire system is only as strong as its weakest link. You can have steel beams rated to withstand hurricanes, but if one joint is compromised, the...
The Best Training Frequency for Powerlifters
High Frequency vs. Low Frequency Training for Powerlifters: Which One Actually Works Best? In powerlifting, training frequency is one of the biggest variables that can completely change how an athlete adapts, recovers, and performs on meet day. Some lifters swear by...
Science vs. Experience: Why Real Lifters Still Know More About Getting Strong
Science vs Experience For decades, lifters have been running the longest, most brutally honest experiment in strength training: if it works, keep it; if it doesn’t, throw it out. Long before exercise science had peer-reviewed studies on specificity, progressive...
The sad State of Powerlifting
The SAD State of Powerlifting — And Where the Sport Needs to Go Powerlifting has come a long way in the last 25 years. More people are lifting, more gyms have power racks instead of treadmills, and strength sports are finally getting some attention outside of hardcore...
YOU’RE TOO SLOW TO BE STRONG.
Speed Strength vs. Strength Speed in Powerlifting When it comes to powerlifting, understanding the difference between speed strength and strength speed can help lifters optimize their training for maximal performance. While both qualities involve force production and...
HOW TO FIGHT FATTY LIVER DISEASE.
Want to Lower Fatty Liver Levels? MUFAs & Fiber might be exactly what you need. Fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is on the rise, but the good news? You can fight it with the right diet. Two things make a huge difference: monounsaturated fats (MUFAs) and fiber. MUFAs =...
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