Athletic Performance

Getting Started with Velocity Based Training

I want to say I have had a blast using my Flex Unit from GymAware. We all know the GymAware unit is the gold standard for measuring velocity in the strength and conditioning world. If you are a coach at a major university or coach hundreds of athletes per day in a big time private […]

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Changes to Mash Mafia Training in Quarantine – The Barbell Life 305

COVID-19 has changed so much. It’s changed the world. It’s changed healthcare, it’s changed the economy, and it’s changed societies. And while it’s very small compared to all that’s going on, our training has changed as well. I’m working out in my driveway. The Mash Mafia is training on Zoom. And with changing competition schedules,

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From Professional Thrower to Private Strength Coach with Jordan Clarke – The Barbell Life 304

Jordan Clarke made a living as a throwing athlete and has now transitioned to being a successful private strength coach. He’s got some great business insight on training athletes and training the general population. But we also talk a ton about supplements, gut health, and some fascinating nutrition philosophies from the late Charles Poliquin. [thrive_leads

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Coaches: Use Your Quarantine Time Wisely

Fun fact: the daily routine in our house hasn’t changed much the last four weeks other than we are training at home rather than the gym. Lack of Control As I sit here writing this article, my family and I are on day 29 of a quarantine – which was initially voluntary but then turned

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The Realities of Strength Coaching with Liane Blyn – The Barbell Life 303

We’ve talked with Liane Blyn before – but last time we focused mainly on her record-breaking accomplishments as a powerlifter. But on this podcast we talked with Liane about the other side of her strength world: she has been a successful strength and conditioning coach for over 20 years. So we talk to her today

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Getting Stronger with Little to No Equipment

It looks like we are going to be here for a while. By here I mean trapped in our homes. A few days ago I published a program that would get you moving with little to no equipment. However, what if you want to get stronger? (Or at least keep your gains?) What if you

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