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The Key to Staying Athletic for Life

Most athletes never learn how to rotate under load, coil eccentrically, and generate power from a stable trunk. That’s why they break down early. True longevity in sport comes from mastering rotation, building dynamic trunk strength, and correcting imbalances before they turn into injuries.

Author: John

The #1 Training Mistake Wrecking Your Back

Most people train their trunk for aesthetics, not function, and it shows. John breaks down the real job of your midsection, why traditional ab training falls short, and how imbalances in trunk strength are setting you up for injury. Learn how to build rotational strength, restore balance, and develop a core that performs under pressure.

Author: John

Ep 677: Movement Quality > Junk Volume

The magnitude of your best work matters more than the frequency of good work. There are a…

Author: John

Ep 501 – Hemorrhoids From Training? You Better Zip It Up!

In this episode the Crew dials the voicemail to answer a question from a loyal Power Athlete…

Author: John

The Breath as the Driver to Stability | Part 2: Foot to Diaphragm Connections

In Part 1 of this series, we focused on how our diaphragm and pelvic floor are myofascially…

Author: Emily Splichal

How a Toy Company Could Save Coaching: The Injury Prevention Rebrand

(For the sake of this article, any stakeholder in an athlete’s career is referred to as “coach”.)…

Author: Cheyne Zeller

Why Your Trunk Can NEVER Be Stable

Core stabilization is a marketing fad aimed at profiting off the 90 billion dollar a year low…

Author: Matthew Zanis

Unf*ck Your Breathing: The Mechanics

“In my class today, we were discussing avoiding the Valsalva maneuver when lifting and cueing clients to…

Author: Ben Skutnik

Power Athlete Radio – Episode 84 CalTex

Power Athlete’s two east coasters reconnect for this intimate pre-Thanksgiving episode with Denny K.  Things get interesting…

Author: John