There is nothing more fun than debating the use of bands and chains for the Big 3 Powerlifting Movements (Squat, Bench, and Deadlift). I competed in an era where almost everyone used bands and chai...

The rate of force development(RFD) is one of the most misunderstood measures of physiology for both researchers and coaches. I spent last week combing through the research, and there was very littl...

POWERLIFTING DEBATE #2 THE DEADLIFT: CONVENTIONAL V. SUMO-

This is the most common debate in the strength world especially of late with CrossFit introducing the deadlift to people that otherwise woul...

This is the first installment of a series I am looking forward to, ‘The Great Debates of Powerlifting’. In this week’s episode, I tackle the infamous box squat. Enjoy!

Debate 1 Box Squat v No Box

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We went ahead and recorded a new Roundtable on VBT with @jbryanmann, @coachtravismash @spencergarnold and @antonio_squillantecscs.⁠
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This is not your average "what is VBT and why you should use it" typ...

End Range Plyometrics

What a great Roundtable we had on Knee Position and Science.

Here is Travis and Pat discussing end range isometrics:

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- Why end range isometrics are effective for t...

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- I'd love to know what are those other models in your whether sprint body mechanics system that you believe to be true or have seen to be true.

- Derek, if we keep that same order.

- W...

 This is a part of our Velocity Based Training Roundtable with Dr Bryan Mann, Travis Mash and Evan Lawton from Gymaware.

- So would you still use RPE or RIR with VBT or VBT covers that, basically?

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In this video, Dr Mike Israetel talks about how to assess fatigue for your hypertrophy goals.

This is part 1 of the first day of our NYC live event.

Here are the show notes for the Day1 Part1:

• Ex...