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The Difference Between Strength and Athleticism
You might be stronger than ever… but are you actually becoming more athletic? It’s a question most lifters never ask. Learn the key difference between strength and athleticism, why elite athletes train movement qualities instead of collecting exercises, and how to make every training session transfer beyond the weight room.
The Soviet Secret Worth Stealing
Forget the propaganda. Forget the politics. Strip away the ideology and one thing remains: a training system decades ahead of its time. Here’s what today’s athletes and coaches can steal from the Soviets without repeating their mistakes.
Romancing the Grindstone, Part 3 – Acceptance and Recovery
If you’re just now hopping on board, make sure to find Part 1 and Part 2 linked…
Romancing the Grindstone, Part 2 – Rehab and Relapse
In part 1 of this series I touched on the opening steps of my journey through fitness…
Romancing the Grindstone – Addiction and Denial
As a strength and conditioning coach, I maintain a single rule above all others: don’t get hurt…
PA Radio – Episode 226: The Crew
Skill Transfer is Sexy We talk a lot about the lifecycle of an athlete as it refers…
PA Radio – Episode 225: Ben Bergeron
THE GREAT STRENGTH DEBATE Not all athletes are created equal, particularly when it comes to the sport…
Failure to Specialize
Not long ago I was on an international flight sitting next to an Australian woman who began…