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

Crying man with the headline “We’ve Made Strength Training Too Complicated” for the Power Athlete Journal.

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.

Author: John
Athlete performing a heavy barbell deadlift at Power Athlete HQ while a coach watches, with the title “Training Mistakes I’d Never Make Again.”

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.

Author: John

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.

Author: John
Vintage photo of four strength athletes posing together, used for a Power Athlete Journal article titled “Strange Place To Store Weights.

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.

Author: John

UNLEASH YOUR INNER ATHLETE

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

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.

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