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
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.
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.
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.
Something New Is Coming
Coming soon: Eat the Week, the bite-sized, weekly Power Athlete podcast covering training, nutrition, recovery and human performance.
UNLEASH YOUR INNER ATHLETE
Go from Average Joe to MVP with performance programming battle tested at the highest level.
Feast Smart: Crush Your Goals And Still Enjoy Pie
Holiday feasts don’t have to ruin your fitness progress! Learn expert strategies to enjoy delicious meals, stay on track with your goals, and avoid the holiday weight gain. Discover how you can feast smarter this season!
Holiday Must-Haves for Lifters
Looking for the perfect gift for someone serious about building muscle? Discover the best tools, training programs, and nutrition strategies to help them crush their goals this holiday season. Get the inside scoop on what they really need to level up their gains!
Stoicism 101: Stay Cool Amid Life’s Chaos.
Life throws curveballs, but Stoicism offers a roadmap to navigate chaos with grit, grace, and humor. Discover how ancient wisdom can make you the calmest, most resilient person in any room. From mastering the dichotomy of control to reframing challenges as opportunities, unlock the secrets to living with purpose, strength, and unwavering focus. Ready to thrive in the face of adversity? Dive in and start moving the dirt—one shovel at a time.
Are Man Points BS? Break Free From The Trap
Society says men have to ‘earn’ the right to be vulnerable through strength and success—do you buy into that? It’s time to break the cycle. Strength is earned, not given. Dive into the truth behind the ‘Man Points’ system and why resilience is the key to unlocking real emotional freedom.
