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.

MMA Fitness: Training for Peak Performance

Elite MMA fighters don’t just rely on skill—they dominate with superior conditioning. A new study reveals how aerobic capacity impacts fight performance and why traditional training methods might be holding you back. Learn how to train smarter with Power Athlete’s Dragon Slayer program and build a gas tank that won’t quit.

Author: Ben Skutnik

FFMI: The Secret Metric for Real Gains

Tired of using BMI to measure your fitness? Discover why Fat-Free Mass Index (FFMI) is a far better metric for athletes and anyone serious about muscle growth, performance, and metabolic health. Find out how tracking FFMI can help you achieve your fitness goals and leave outdated methods behind.

Author: Hunter Waldman

The 10 Rules for Men Who Refuse to Be Average

Live with discipline, purpose, and strength. Start building a life you respect by following these 10 essential rules for men ready to take control.

Author: John

Firefighter Strong: Weakness is a Liability in Life-or-Death Moments

Firefighter Leo Rosa trains with Power Athlete to build strength that saves lives. Learn why strength is a life-or-death matter, and how our program prepares warriors for real-world challenges.

Author: Raven Winters