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.

LATEST ARTICLES

Classical Last Supper-style scene of muscular athletes gathered around a table with protein shakers and a dumbbell, with the text “You’ve Got a Seat at the Table of Gains. Now What?”

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.

Author: John
Overwhelmed man in front of a conspiracy-style training board covered with questions about volume, sleep, protein, deloads and exercise selection.

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.

Author: John

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.

Author: John

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.

Author: Raven Winters

UNLEASH YOUR INNER ATHLETE

Go from Average Joe to MVP with performance programming battle tested at the highest level.

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.

Author: John

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.

Author: John

Something New Is Coming

Coming soon: Eat the Week, the bite-sized, weekly Power Athlete podcast covering training, nutrition, recovery and human performance.

Author: Raven Winters

The Missing Piece for Female Strength

When it comes to strength, power, and resistance training, creatine monohydrate has long been the gold standard….

Author: Hunter Waldman

UNLEASH YOUR INNER ATHLETE

Go from Average Joe to MVP with performance programming battle tested at the highest level.

Your Breath Is Weak. Fix It With CO₂ Training

Most athletes breathe like amateurs and it’s costing them reps, recovery, and resilience. This article shows you how to weaponize CO₂ tolerance for better endurance, sharper focus, and elite-level calm under pressure. Learn how to breathe like Bane and dominate when others gas out. Read it, or stay average.

Author: Matt Spaid

Muscle: The Ultimate Longevity Drug

Muscle is the ultimate longevity drug, yet most people are losing it without realizing what’s at stake. Strength isn’t just about performance; it’s your body’s best defense against aging, disease, and metabolic decline. We break down why muscle is the key to a longer, healthier life and how you can start building it today. Don’t just survive, thrive.

Author: John

Mastering the Power Athlete Anabolic Diet

Learn how to successfully implement the Power Athlete Anabolic Diet for peak performance. Discover key strategies for adaptation, hydration, and fueling.

Author: Ben Skutnik

Why CrossFit Football & Power Athlete Had Everyone Raging

Learn how to successfully implement the Power Athlete Anabolic Diet for peak performance. Discover key strategies for adaptation, hydration, and fueling.

Author: Raven Winters