Heavy Lifting
Why Some Athletes Should Start Their Workouts With Heavy Lifts—and Some Should Not
Training is as much an art as it is a science. As a trainer it is my job to combine sound scientific programming with tried and true practical knowledge...
2 Proven Ways to Progress Through a Training Plateau
An athlete gets stronger by applying a greater training stress to the body than it has previously experience, which can be enabled by using a strength...
3 Reasons Why You Should Work Out With Bands and Chains
For building muscle, strength, and power, not all reps are created equal. Typical three and out sets, with the same weight you lifted since your gym...
3 Tips to Lift Heavier Without Injuring Yourself
Do you lift? Do you want to lift? Over the last few years, weightlifting has become popular, but unlike your average cardio routine, you're far more...
Build Total-Body Strength with These Loaded Carry Variations
When you think of ways to train your "core," what exercises do you think of? Is a loaded carry included, probably not.. Hip flexion based exercises like...
The Ultimate Workout Playlist Created by 13 Elite Strength Coaches
If your workout playlist needs an upgrade, you've come to the right place. I reached out to some of the best strength coaches in the land for their...
Break Through Plateaus With the 1-10 Drop Set Method
Whether you've been training a while and you're stuck in a rut or a beginner wanting to do whatever you can do to see those gains come sooner rather...
Post Your Next PR with the Reebok CrossFit Lifter Plus
Reebok continues its domination of the CrossFit game with a new iteration of its Olympic lifting shoe, the CrossFit Lifter Plus. This shoe is not as versatile as the CrossFit [...]
Troy Offensive Lineman Squats 810 Pounds
Today’s feat of strength is brought to you by Troy University OL Terrence Jones, who put the weight room on his back and completed an 810-pound Barbell Squat. (What, 800 [...]
Ready to Lift Heavy? Check Out These Injury Prevention Tips
Heavy lifting is a stressful process. Although we derive great benefits from resistance training, it's important to monitor fatigue and recovery to...