Mastering RPE: How to Use Heavy Singles to Optimize Strength Training and Track Progress
RPE 8-9 singles are a game-changer for strength athletes, offering a smarter way to track progress, prescribe loads, and know when it's time to pivot your training. Discover how to incorporate these heavy singles into your workouts for optimal performance and progression.
3-Day Strongman Training Splits: Effective Programming When Time or Equipment is Limited
Balancing a busy life with strongman training? This guide breaks down three effective 3-day training splits that maximize gains on a limited schedule. Whether you have full access to strongman equipment or just the basics, learn how to structure your workouts for strength and skill development.
The Evolution of My Coaching Philosophy: Lessons from Experience
As a coach, I’ve learned that real growth comes from challenging long-held beliefs, embracing mistakes, and understanding that every athlete is unique. In this post, I share the seven biggest lessons that have shaped my approach to strength coaching—from breaking free of fitness dogma to the importance of motor patterns over muscle size.
Why Tempo Matters in Strength Training: Maximizing Motor Unit Recruitment and Performance
Tempo isn't just about speed—it's about control. Learn how specific tempos in strength training can maximize motor unit recruitment, boost muscle activation, and improve your overall performance. Whether you're lifting for strongman, powerlifting, or general strength, mastering tempo is key to unlocking your full potential.
Adapting the Conjugate System for Strongman Training: Max Effort Method Explained
Curious about how to adapt the legendary Conjugate System for strongman training? This guide dives deep into modifying Louie Simmons' Max Effort Method specifically for the demands of multi-phase strongman events like the log clean and press. Learn how to break down complex lifts, target weak points, and build strength systematically—ensuring peak performance when it matters most.
Events Training Guide: Atlas Stones
Learn how to prepare yourself for a Stone Loading event by gaining an understanding of the formats, learning about the technique, and then pick up some workouts that you can do to train!
Weight Jumps - How to Adjust the Weight on the Bar Correctly
Getting the right weight on the bar is important. In this post I show you how to make quick adjustments to your weight on the bar and give you free PDF to help you make attempt selections.