My Very First Powerlifting Meet
You’re scared, a little sweaty and super nervous. That first step out on the platform with all eyes on you can be intimidating. Read More
Upholding the Standard – Part 2
Own your performance and take responsibility for your actions. That was the mandate issued in Upholding the Standard in March 2012 and while the more Read More
Linear Periodization is Not Your Enemy. . .
It has become obvious to me over the past couple years of coaching and training that when people hear the words “linear” and “periodization” in Read More
A Review of Central Nervous System Fatigue
INTRODUCTION Central Nervous System (CNS) fatigue is a topic so unexplored by the scientists of today that we still do not know the specific mechanism Read More
Requisites for Success
The past three months have been some of the most exhilarating of my entire life. In June 2012, I was as an assistant coach on Read More
Upholding the Standard
Since 1969 the Pittsburgh Steelers have had three head coaches. This is fewer than any other team in the NFL during that timeframe. The Steelers Read More
A Gym Rat’s Guide to the One-Rep Max
Show me a person who doesn’t want to be strong and I’ll show you someone who doesn’t get off the couch very often. The ability Read More
Training Specificity for Powerlifters
Navigating the tortuous road to athletic achievement requires a comprehensive roadmap. Motivated trainees are constantly searching for the latest protocol that will transport their performance Read More
Discipline and Regret
In 1983, my sixth grade geography teacher was Spero Tshontikidis. In addition to teaching, Mr. Tshontikidis was a competitive powerlifter in the ADFPA. He brought Read More
Creative Program Design
Are you ready to think “outside the box”? Whether due to injury, boredom, or sticking point, allowing some creativity in your program design might yield Read More