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Get a Grip: Part 2

By John / January 28, 2014 /

In Part 1, I picked the brain of Jedd Johnson, Diesel Crew founder, grip master, competitor and all around badass…

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Get a Grip: Part 1

By John / January 22, 2014 /

We all know a firm grip is awesome.  I remember being picked up for a date in high school and my charismatic and overly confident gentleman caller complimented my dad on his firm grip.  My dad gave a sympathetic chuckle but wasn’t amused.  The Colonel – as my family called him – then reached out…

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Accessory Work That Works

By John / March 4, 2014 /

One question we inevitably hear time and time again is “What about accessory work?”.  My response is as predictable as the question itself:  What about it?  Since the dawn of strength training people have geeked out on any and every fad, training program, or hot new movement that has implied better results.  As we often…

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Power Athlete Radio – Episode 41

By John / January 30, 2014 /

The team goes a littler longer than average for this iteration of Power Athlete Radio.  You are going to hear a bit more about the build out of the Power Athlete premium content and membership site, and the team gives their insight on training adjustments for athletes who qualify for regionals, the ideal training stimulus for…

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