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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.

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Straight Talk: Johnnie WOD is Becoming Power Athlete

We’re rolling Johnnie WOD under the Power Athlete banner. Same team, same savage training, just cleaning up the name so everything lives under one roof.

Author: John

The Hormone Hoax, Part 4

The female hormone supplement industry has built an empire on fear and fake science. From “adrenal fatigue” myths to progesterone creams and overpriced cycle support powders, women are being sold solutions to problems that don’t exist. Behind the wellness jargon and pretty packaging lies a billion-dollar business that preys on confusion and overpromises results. In part 4 of The Hormone Hoax series, Certified Power Athlete Coach and Nutrition Ninja, Ben Skutnick pulls back the curtain on how these products manipulate science, exploit stress, and distract from the real, evidence-based foundations of hormonal health.

Author: Ben Skutnik

The Secret Weapon Behind 170 World Records

Most lifters chase heavier weights, but the real secret to breaking records is speed. Louie Simmons proved it with velocity-based training, a system that built 170 world records and redefined what it means to be strong. Learn how moving the bar faster can unlock the next level of your performance.

Author: John

The Hormone Hoax, Part 3

Power Athlete Certified Coach and Nutrition Ninja, Ben Skutnick, exposes how social media coaches have turned natural hormonal fluctuations into a marketing strategy. While real science shows that estrogen and progesterone shifts can subtly influence mood, recovery, and performance, the dramatic promises of “cycle syncing” lack solid evidence. He breaks down what the research actually says, why rigid protocols fail real women, and how consistent, individualized training outperforms any influencer-approved hormone hack.

Author: Ben Skutnik

Lifting Aids: Tools or Crutches?

How to use belts, straps, wraps, and shoes without killing your progress. Lifting aids — belts, straps,…

Author: John

The Hormone Hoax, Part 2

In part 2 of The Hormone Hoax series, Power Athlete Certified Coach and Nutrition Ninja, Ben Skutnick, exposes how “hormone balance” became the biggest buzzword in women’s health marketing. Learn how hormone coaches misuse science, manufacture imbalance, and sell false solutions and discover what real hormone health depends on.

Author: Ben Skutnik

Why Technique Always Beats Strength

Why Mastering Jiu-Jitsu Technique Matters More Than Muscle In jiu-jitsu, size, strength, and athleticism all matter—but only…

Author: John

The Hormone Hoax, Part 1

Female hormone coaches have taken over social media with promises of “hormone balance,” miracle supplements, and effortless results. Power Athlete Certified Coach and Nutrition Ninja breaks down the aesthetic, emotional hooks, and marketing myths behind the trend, while showing female athletes where real performance and health actually come from.

Author: Ben Skutnik

The Fine Line Between Strength and Speed

Strength builds force. Speed wins races. The real secret to elite sprinting is knowing where the two meet. John breaks down why chasing PRs in the weight room won’t automatically make you faster, and how athletes can channel raw strength into usable power that explodes off the blocks. Drawing on insights from UT Track Strength Coach Clint Martin.

Author: John

The Hidden Flaw Sabotaging Your Strength Gains

Strength training isn’t just about moving weight, it’s about mastering movement. Too many athletes can squat or deadlift heavy but fall apart on primal patterns like lunges, step-ups, or split squats. The real test is whether you can control your body through the full range of motion, especially in the eccentric phase where muscles lengthen under tension.

Author: John