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Wisdom From Fred Hatfield (Dr. Squat) for Powerlifting Performance

Wisdom From Fred Hatfield (Dr. Squat) for Powerlifting Performance

September 23, 2025

Fred Hatfield, who was known as Dr. Squat due to his doctorate degree in exercise psychology and his monster squatting strength (1015lbs at 45 years old), was one of the...

IF YOU WANT TO BE STRONG, THE NERVOUS SYSTEM IS THE BOSS

IF YOU WANT TO BE STRONG, THE NERVOUS SYSTEM IS THE BOSS

How to maximize neurological improvements We’ve all seen a less muscular and much smaller lifter out-lift bigger dudes by a...

September 17, 2025

A CASE FOR THE BARBELL What the “optimum/science-based” gurus get wrong

A CASE FOR THE BARBELL What the “optimum/science-based” gurus get wrong

If you’ve been following the current training trends on social media you’ve probably hear how machines are superior to free...

September 15, 2025

Who’s the Boss? Comparing Popular Powerlifting/Strength Systems

Who’s the Boss? Comparing Popular Powerlifting/Strength Systems

If you want to get really strong, regardless of if you want to test your mettle during a powerlifting competition...

September 11, 2025

Building the Best Dumbbells-Only Training Program for Hypertrophy, Strength and Fat Loss

Building the Best Dumbbells-Only Training Program for Hypertrophy, Strength and Fat Loss

In the first two parts of this series, I gave you the tools. In this third instalment, I’m going to...

September 6, 2025

ADVANCED DUMBBELLS-ONLY TRAINING

ADVANCED DUMBBELLS-ONLY TRAINING

Introduction So, you’ve got your dumbbell-only program built — solid movement patterns, well-structured volume, and proper recovery. You’ve squeezed every...

September 3, 2025

The Best Isolated/Targeted Dumbbell Exercises

The Best Isolated/Targeted Dumbbell Exercises

In part 1 of this series, I gave you my 10 favorite dumbbell exercises. These were selected on the premise...

September 3, 2025

Thib's 10 Best Dumbbell Exercises

Thib's 10 Best Dumbbell Exercises

Home gyms can vary widely in their equipment level. From a minimalist set-up of only dumbbells or only a barbell...

August 4, 2025

Home Gym Secret Weapon: Grease the Groove

Home Gym Secret Weapon: Grease the Groove

Alex was a top level Crossfit athlete (competed at the Games a few times) that I worked with. He came...

July 18, 2025

Which Lifts Actually Need a Lifting Belt? A Strength Coach Explains

Which Lifts Actually Need a Lifting Belt? A Strength Coach Explains

When I first started strength coaching, the role of lifting belts in training was one of the most debated topics....

March 10, 2025

kettlebell swings

Kettlebell Swings: Form, Benefits, and Pro Tips for a Stronger You

We often hear the advice to keep it simple. That advice applies as much in the gym as elsewhere. As...

February 12, 2025

barbell exercises for lats

6 Barbell Lat Exercises for a Wide Back

To build a powerful, wide back, you’ve got to work your lats. That normally means doing plenty of pulldowns and...

February 12, 2025

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