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our doctrine on performance.
We don't answer to sponsors, trends, or algorithms. Our loyalty is to you — the coaches, athletes, and hard-charging individuals looking for truth, not hype.
We'll do the heavy lifting. We go to battle with bullshit and cut straight to the facts. If you want honest insight and hard-earned experience, you're in the right place.
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The Secret to Building Explosive Strength
What if the secret to explosive strength isn’t lifting heavier, but changing how you lift? John shares lessons from legendary powerlifter Dr. Fred Hatfield, revealing how compensatory acceleration training influenced Power Athlete’s methodology and why the intent behind every rep matters.
We’ve Made Strength Training Too Complicated
Strength training has never had more exercises, equipment or data, so why are we making it harder than it needs to be? Discover what actually builds strength, muscle and athleticism, why the basics still work, and how to cut the noise from your training.
Training Mistakes I’d Never Make Again
John made it to the NFL, but not because his training was perfect. From crushing pointless volume to ignoring recovery, discover the mistakes that taught him why more work isn’t always better and what actually builds long-term athletic performance.
Cool PR. Can You Actually Use It?
Strong athletes still break down when they can’t own the right positions. Learn how trunk strength, glute development and smarter conditioning build strength that actually transfers when it matters.
UNLEASH YOUR INNER ATHLETE
Go from Average Joe to MVP with performance programming battle tested at the highest level.
Strange Place To Store Weights
The best training environments aren’t built around equipment. They’re built around people who know what they’re doing. John explains why coaching, community and experience still matter more than ever.
You’ve Got A Seat At The Table of Gains. Now What?
You might come to Power Athlete for the training, but stick around and you’ll realize there’s something bigger behind the programming. The Power Athlete Nation has its own culture, standards and unwritten rules. Pull up a chair. Here’s what you need to know.
Who’s in Your Corner?
Training programs and answers are everywhere. But more information doesn’t always mean better progress. Discover why the right coaches, athletes and training community can help you make better decisions, avoid costly mistakes and keep moving forward.
How to use All Access Without F**ing Yourself Up
More training doesn’t always mean more progress. Learn when to switch programs, when to add something extra and when the smartest move is to just stop f***ing tinkering and stay the course.
UNLEASH YOUR INNER ATHLETE
Go from Average Joe to MVP with performance programming battle tested at the highest level.
5 Reasons Vans Should Be Your Training Shoe
The foot is arguably the most important system in sport and in training. It’s literally where the…
Overlooked Upshots of Playing NCAA DIII Athletics
On any given Power Athlete Radio podcast, you’ll hear the phrase “Division III All-star” thrown around. Initially…
The Crew’s Essential Lockdown Listening
It’s a bittersweet time here at Power Athlete. While it appears that lockdowns all over the world…
Get Stubborn Athletes Sprinting With Style
Hey Coach, I know you used to play lacrosse. Some of my lax athletes asked me about…
