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Unlock New Gains: How to Add Pause Work Into Your Training

Unlock New Gains: How to Add Pause Work Into Your Training

You've hit a plateau. Your technique is breaking down in the same spot, and that one weak point is holding you back from a new PR. It’s a frustrating reality for many lifters, but the...
Beyond the Platform: 3 Meet-Week Lessons Every Lifter Can Apply

Beyond the Platform: 3 Meet-Week Lessons Every Lifter Can Apply

The final week before a weightlifting meet is often seen as a period of extreme focus and a reduction in training volume. While that's true, the lessons learned during this crucial phase are not just...
The Top Recovery Mistakes Lifters Make Before a Meet

The Top Recovery Mistakes Lifters Make Before a Meet

You've put in the work. Weeks, months, and maybe even years of grueling training have led you to this moment: your weightlifting meet. You’ve followed your program, hit your numbers, and feel ready to crush...
Don't Just Train, Recover: 5 Recovery Strategies Elite Lifters Use (and You Should Too)

Don't Just Train, Recover: 5 Recovery Strategies Elite Lifters Use (and You Should Too)

You've just finished a brutal training session. Your muscles are screaming, and all you can think about is your next PR. But the truth is, the most important part of your training day begins the...
Fueling Your Lifts: A Guide to Targeted Nutrient Timing for Strength Athletes

Fueling Your Lifts: A Guide to Targeted Nutrient Timing for Strength Athletes

You've dialed in your training, perfected your technique, and built a consistent routine. But if you’re not thinking about when you eat as much as what you eat, you could be leaving significant gains on...
How to Add Tempo Work to Everyday Training

How to Add Tempo Work to Everyday Training

Feeling stuck in your strength progression? Want to refine your barbell technique and build a more resilient body? Introducing tempo training for weightlifting could be the missing piece of your puzzle. This isn't about lifting...
What We’ve Learned from the World Stage

What We’ve Learned from the World Stage

The roar of the crowd, the clang of the iron, the sheer display of human strength – the World Weightlifting Championships 2025 in Las Vegas this September promises to be a spectacle. While we eagerly...
Which Everyday Program Is Right for You?

Which Everyday Program Is Right for You?

Discover which Everyday Training program fits your goals. Whether you’re focused on Olympic weightlifting, building muscle, powerlifting, or masters training, The Strength Agenda has a proven path to help you get stronger and perform better.
The Secret to Solid PRs: Mobility for Better Overhead Stability

The Secret to Solid PRs: Mobility for Better Overhead Stability

You’ve got the strength, but are you missing lifts because of a wobbly overhead position? For weightlifters, overhead mobility isn't just about flexibility—it’s the foundation for a rock-solid snatch and a confident jerk. A strong...
Fuel Your Gains: 3 High-Protein Meals for Optimal Recovery

Fuel Your Gains: 3 High-Protein Meals for Optimal Recovery

You crushed your squats. You powered through your pulls. Now what? The period between your heavy training sessions is just as crucial for progress as the time spent under the barbell. And one of the...