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Fuel the Heavy Days: Macro Timing That Keeps Bar Speed High

Fuel the Heavy Days: Macro Timing That Keeps Bar Speed High

You crush your warm-up. The first main lift set feels fast, easy, and electric. You think, “Today’s the day I smash a PR.” But then, 45 minutes in, the energy drains away. The bar speed...
Structure Beats Motivation: Train (and Improve) on Low-Motivation Days

Structure Beats Motivation: Train (and Improve) on Low-Motivation Days

We’ve all been there. You wake up, the alarm screams, and the thought of lifting anything heavy, or even anything at all, feels like scaling a mountain. The workout is on the schedule, but the...
Strength Agenda Radio Ep 10 - Training on Empty

Strength Agenda Radio Ep 10 - Training on Empty

Ever drag yourself to the gym feeling like a beat-up zombie? Yeah, we've been there! In this high-energy episode of The Strength Agenda Radio, Coaches Tom and John ditch the textbook to talk real-life training....
Unlock Your Gains: The Hidden Recovery Tools Every Athlete Overlooks

Unlock Your Gains: The Hidden Recovery Tools Every Athlete Overlooks

You crush your workouts. You follow your program, hit your reps, and chase those PRs with relentless determination. But what happens after you rack the bar? Many lifters are laser-focused on the sets and reps,...
Stop Waiting, Start Working: Why Structured Training Always Beats Motivation

Stop Waiting, Start Working: Why Structured Training Always Beats Motivation

It’s the most common mistake made in the pursuit of strength: waiting for the feeling of motivation to strike before you head to the gym. The reality is that motivation is a fleeting emotion, an...
The Science of Strength Training for Body Recomposition

The Science of Strength Training for Body Recomposition

You’ve heard the term "body recomposition," but what does it really mean? It’s the ultimate fitness goal: to simultaneously build lean muscle and lose fat. For too long, the fitness world preached that the only...
Strength Training for Longevity: Building Power That Lasts

Strength Training for Longevity: Building Power That Lasts

As we age, the narrative often shifts from "how strong can I get?" to "how can I stay active?" We worry about joint pain, bone density loss, and a general decline in physical capability. But...
How to Apply Elite Meet Strategies to Your Training

How to Apply Elite Meet Strategies to Your Training

Every strength athlete knows that the final days before a competition are a delicate balancing act. It's a time of intense focus, strategic rest, and a careful dialing in of all the hard work done...
The Science Behind Your Pre-Workout Meal

The Science Behind Your Pre-Workout Meal

When you lift heavy weights, your body's primary fuel source is carbohydrate, stored in your muscles as glycogen. Having full glycogen stores is essential for high-intensity work like powerlifting and Olympic lifts. Eating the right...
Beyond the Podium: What Everyday Lifters Can Learn from the World Stage

Beyond the Podium: What Everyday Lifters Can Learn from the World Stage

The spotlight of the World Weightlifting Championships illuminates a level of strength and precision that seems almost superhuman. As we watch the world's best athletes hit jaw-dropping numbers, it's easy to think their success is...