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The Secret to Building Explosive Strength

What if the secret to explosive strength isn’t lifting heavier, but changing how you lift? John shares lessons from legendary powerlifter Dr. Fred Hatfield, revealing how compensatory acceleration training influenced Power Athlete’s methodology and why the intent behind every rep matters.

Author: John

Ep 599 – Forging Powerful Athletes

“There’s strong, then there’s Field Strong.” Forging powerful athletes is what Power Athlete does; John Welbourn, 10…

Author: John

John’s 6 Rules for Strength & Muscle

A few years ago, I wrote an article on Talk To Me Johnnie called “Just Tell Me…

Author: John

Fred Hatfield’s Influence on Power Athlete

POWER. Read that again. POWER. Jump up out of your chair and ball your hands into fists….

Author: Carl Case

PA Radio – Episode 208: Dr Fred Hatfield

  In Memoriam of Dr. Squat. Earlier this week, we lost legend, Dr. Fred Hatfield [@DrSquat1]. Better…

Author: John