JOURNAL
Our Journal is where strength meets substance. A collection of articles that define
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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LATEST ARTICLES
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.
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.
UNLEASH YOUR INNER ATHLETE
Go from Average Joe to MVP with performance programming battle tested at the highest level.
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.
When Should You Change Your Training?
When should you actually change your training? Before you jump to a new program, learn how to tell the difference between a real plateau, a bad week, boredom and a goal that’s genuinely changed. Because sometimes the smartest move isn’t changing anything. It’s to stop f***king around and keep doing the work.
Choose Your Weapon For The Fight Ahead
Your goals change. Your schedule changes. Life gets in the way. Discover why we built Power Athlete ALL ACCESS to give you the freedom to switch between programs, adapt your training to what life throws at you, and keep building strength and athleticism without losing momentum or starting from scratch.
UNLEASH YOUR INNER ATHLETE
Go from Average Joe to MVP with performance programming battle tested at the highest level.
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…
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.
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.
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.
