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

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
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

UNLEASH YOUR INNER ATHLETE

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

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

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

UNLEASH YOUR INNER ATHLETE

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

Flesh Builds Flesh

When it comes to building slabs of muscle, there’s no question that animal-based proteins are the gold…

Author: Rob Exline

PULLED PORK

Pulled Pork is one of the easiest and juiciest meals to make. This is great for meal…

Author: Rachel Koo

CEDAR PLANK GRILLED TROUT

There’s nothing like grilling a fresh piece of fish on the barbecue. But have you ever done…

Author: Rachel Koo

CRISPY BEEF BOWLS

Try these Korean-inspired Crispy Beef Bowls. They are healthy, delicious, quick to make and a great option…

Author: Rachel Koo