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Our pledge to you is that we will do the heavy lifting! We go to battle with bullshit and cut to the chase. If you’re looking for honest information, you’re in the right place.

LATEST ARTICLES

Moving The Dirt with Mental Health

At rock bottom, sometimes the hardest lift is getting yourself off the ground. Coach Durrett shares one hell of a comeback story—turning pain into purpose through iron, discipline, and resilience. The lesson? Life’s not about erasing struggle; it’s about building the strength to carry it. If you’re ready to Move The Dirt, this post is for you.

Author: John Durrett

Unlock Explosive Speed with This Secret

Why targeting the right muscles will leave your competition in the dust.

Author: John

Punch Father Time in the Face. Outlift Age.

Strong legs, strong trunk, strong life. Check out how to stay solid and steady as you get older -no cane required.

Author: John

Are You Cut Out for Entrepreneurship?

These five rules are your blueprint for cultivating the entrepreneurial mindset. It’s not about fads or shortcuts; it’s about grit, creativity, and the ability to adapt. Entrepreneurship isn’t for everyone, but if you’re up for the challenge, these principles will help you navigate the chaos and seize the opportunities that lead to success.

Author: John

UNLEASH YOUR INNER ATHLETE

Go from Average Joe to MVP with performance programming battle tested at the highest level.

Training Hip Extension For Speed

If you’re still thinking squats and deadlifts are the key to speed, you’re leaving that extra gear in the locker room.

Author: John

Cold Water Immersion

Cold water immersion isn’t just some trend for fitness influencers on Instagram – it can be a powerful recovery tool that can help you level up physically and mentally.

Author: John

Don’t Panic – Fueling Kids’ Minds & Bodies

Promoting a variety of physical activities from a young age is vital. With a lifetime goal to improve cognitive and mental development. Parents and schools need to encourage kids to participate in activities that challenge their minds and bodies. At Power Athlete, this study really aligns with what we have been preaching for years.

Author: John

Why Is Your Grip Strength Weak AF?

Is your grip as strong as your desire to thrive? Today’s 20-somethings have weaker grips than in 1985. A weak grip isn’t just a bad handshake—it’s a weak body and mind.
Reclaim your strength. Heavy pulls, Farmer’s carries, thick bars—train hard, grip harder. Don’t be part of the decline. It’s time to reclaim what’s ours and build back that raw power.

Author: John

UNLEASH YOUR INNER ATHLETE

Go from Average Joe to MVP with performance programming battle tested at the highest level.

Power Athlete Nation Book Club: Quirky

Firstly, thank you so much for everything, all of you have created. Y’all are awesome. I appreciate…

Author: John

Pain: This Shit is Complicated

Did you know that the US healthcare system spends approximately two billion dollars a year on the…

Author: Matthew Zanis

What The Science Says: Creatine

Have you heard that creatine supplementation can cause kidney failure? What about how it’s as dangerous for…

Author: Ben Skutnik

Field Strong Equipment Starter Pack

In March 2014 Power Athlete launched their flagship program, aptly named Field Strong, and being a Power…

Author: Carl Case