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The Secret Weapon for Lifters Who Hate Cardio
Most strength athletes avoid cardio out of fear it’ll kill their gains, but Zone 2 conditioning does the opposite. Done right, it builds your aerobic base, boosts recovery, and makes you harder to kill, without stealing your strength. Learn how to implement it without burning out your system.
Fermented Foods. The Dirty Secret to Clean Gains.
Think fermented foods are just for hippies and health nuts? Think again. These funky, gut-friendly powerhouses have been quietly boosting digestion, recovery, and performance for centuries—and they might be the secret weapon your stack is missing.
Modern Life Is Soft. You Don’t Have to Be.
Most people avoid failure, but here’s the deal: if your training never takes you to the brink, don’t expect your body to grow past average. Failure isn’t the end, it’s the ignition point. This article breaks down why mechanical failure is the key to size, strength, and real progress… if you’re smart enough to use it right. Learn how to flirt with the edge without getting crushedand why failing might just be the most productive thing you do in the gym.
Falling Forward. The Right Way to Fail
Most people avoid failure, but here’s the deal: if your training never takes you to the brink, don’t expect your body to grow past average. Failure isn’t the end, it’s the ignition point. This article breaks down why mechanical failure is the key to size, strength, and real progress… if you’re smart enough to use it right. Learn how to flirt with the edge without getting crushedand why failing might just be the most productive thing you do in the gym.
Lost the Fat. Found the Fight. Part 1.
Certified Power Athlete Coach Bre Williams shares her raw, honest journey from childhood obesity and disordered eating to discovering strength through barbell training, leaving a toxic marriage, and rebuilding her identity as a true Power Athlete.
Why Foot Strength Is the Foundation of Performance
Strong, functional feet are the foundation of human performance. This article breaks down how modern life is weakening your feet, and what you can do to rebuild strength, improve balance, and boost athletic output from the ground up.
Why Strength Athletes Need Aerobic Conditioning
Most strength athletes overlook aerobic training, thinking it slows them down or kills gains. But the truth is, a strong aerobic base is what fuels recovery, maintains power output, and extends your career. Learn why aerobic conditioning is the missing link in long-term performance and how to build it without sacrificing size or strength.
Contrast Therapy: Shift Your Perspective
Burnt out? Sore? CNS fried from going full-send? Contrast therapy is the brutal recovery method elite athletes use to reset their nervous system, crush inflammation, and force the body back into rebuild mode. This isn’t about relaxation, it’s about survival. If you’re training like a savage, you better recover like one. Certified Power Athlete Coach, Matthew Spaid, explains how to weaponize heat and cold to stay unbreakable.
How to Build a Bulletproof Back
If you’re serious about building real strength, dominating your lifts, and protecting your spine for life, it’s time to stop ignoring the most underrated machine in the gym. The reverse hyper isn’t just for powerlifters, it’s the ultimate tool for bulletproofing your back, accelerating recovery, and leveling up your performance. Dr Hunter Waldman shares why every serious athlete needs it in their arsenal.
The Strength Hack Your Joints Will Thank You For
Most people think getting stronger means grinding through heavy lifts and wrecking their joints in the process. But there’s a smarter way. Power Athlete Certified Coach, Matthew Spaid, explains how concentric-only training, especially with sled work, lets you build serious strength, boost recovery, and rewire your nervous system without the wear and tear. Whether you’re coming back from injury, deloading, or just training smarter, this overlooked method could be the key to staying strong, resilient, and ready for anything.
