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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

The Hidden Muscle Behind Speed

Could your psoas be limiting your speed? Power Athlete Certified Coach Dr Hunter Waldman breaks down new research revealing why this overlooked muscle may play a bigger role in sprint performance than the glutes, and what athletes and coaches should take away from the findings.

Author: Hunter Waldman

Ep 810 – Building Young Warriors: Jiu Jitsu, Coaching & Fatherhood

Jiu Jitsu isn’t just a martial art, it’s a framework for life. Arash Soofiani returns to share how the lessons learned on the mat shape how he coaches kids, raises his own family, and leads from the front. From building toughness in youth MMA to the deeper strategies behind the roll, this episode connects combat sports to confidence, character, and the kind of leadership the world’s running short on.

Author: John

Ep 775 – Picked the best coaches for your kids?

Arash is back for part two; parenthood, mentorship and what you should look for when choosing a coach for your kids.

Author: John

Move the Dirt: The Power of Daily Effort

Consistency, Consistency, Consistency “The hero is the man who lets no obstacle prevent him from pursuing the…

Author: Matt Spaid

Ep 763 – From the Court to the Boardroom

How to turn life’s challenges into stepping stones on the path to greatness. I’m joined this week…

Author: John

Ep 756 – Masterclass in Never Having a Bad Day

Master the art of intentional coaching with Coach Kaz. We’re bringing back a legendary episode, originally released…

Author: Raven Winters

An Athlete’s Bedrock Journey

When a brand new athlete approaches you and asks you to be there strength coach, or tells…

Author: Matt Sullivan

Firefighters Are Not Bodybuilders Pt 2

In our first article, we discussed how time is of the essence for firefighters, and that their…

Author: Matt Spaid