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The Secret to Better Bulgarian Split Squats
Most people think the Bulgarian Split Squat is just another single-leg exercise. They couldn’t be more wrong. Learn how Power Athlete coaches this movement, the common mistakes that limit results, and the simple adjustments that build stronger, faster and more athletic lower bodies.
Something New Is Coming
Coming soon: Eat the Week, the bite-sized, weekly Power Athlete podcast covering training, nutrition, recovery and human performance.
The Missing Piece for Female Strength
When it comes to strength, power, and resistance training, creatine monohydrate has long been the gold standard….
The Difference Between Strength and Athleticism
You might be stronger than ever… but are you actually becoming more athletic? It’s a question most lifters never ask. Learn the key difference between strength and athleticism, why elite athletes train movement qualities instead of collecting exercises, and how to make every training session transfer beyond the weight room.
The Hidden Muscle Behind Speed
Could your psoas be limiting your speed? Power Athlete Certified Coach Dr Hunter Waldman breaks down new research revealing why this overlooked muscle may play a bigger role in sprint performance than the glutes, and what athletes and coaches should take away from the findings.
The Soviet Secret Worth Stealing
Forget the propaganda. Forget the politics. Strip away the ideology and one thing remains: a training system decades ahead of its time. Here’s what today’s athletes and coaches can steal from the Soviets without repeating their mistakes.
The Hidden Cost of Cutting Carbs
Every diet comes with trade-offs. Before you cut carbs, understand how your body adapts, why performance can suffer, and how to fuel for the demands of your sport instead of the latest nutrition trend.
The Truth Pill You Need To Take
You think you’re too advanced for a beginner program. That’s the problem. In a world obsessed with complexity, most athletes overlook the fundamentals that actually drive performance. Certified Power Athlete Coach, Ben Skutnik, makes the case for Bedrock, not as a beginner program, but as the foundation for becoming stronger, faster, and more athletic. If you can’t sprint, move well, and master the basics, you’re leaving performance on the table. The truth pill is simple: the athletes who achieve the most are often the ones willing to return to the fundamentals.
Why Some Athletes Recover Faster
Most athletes think lactate causes fatigue, but the truth is far more interesting. Learn how lactate clearance, aerobic fitness, and metabolic health influence recovery, repeat performance, and long-term athletic development.
Power Athlete Academy Has a New Home
We’ve officially moved Power Athlete Academy into the Power Athlete Portal. As part of this transition, Teachable has been retired and will no longer be used to host Power Athlete courses. If you’re currently enrolled in a course and haven’t yet accessed the Portal, check your inbox for account information and login instructions.
