Travis Bogard Travis Bogard

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.

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Travis Bogard Travis Bogard

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.

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Travis Bogard Travis Bogard

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!

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