I think this is the first podcast guest we’ve had who grew up in my hometown. He used to workout in the very first gym I ever trained at back when I was just a kid. And Scott Howell has had an inspiring life. He had a rocky start, but he came back to get […]
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If you’re tired of a crushed torso in the catch of a clean… If your back rounds during the pull of a clean, snatch, or even a deadlift… If you can’t support a big squat… This is your article. I believe the safety squat bar is one of the major pieces of equipment that allowed
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Nutrition goes way beyond calories and macros. A key to longterm success is determining how your body individually reacts to protein, fat, and carbs – and then training your body to better utilize these macros. That’s what Mike Nelson talks to us about on today’s podcast – in addition to topics like genetics, caffeine, insulin,
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A few weeks ago, I wrote an article on my personal blog describing the mission of our 501(c)(3) nonprofit weightlifting team and our future plans. You can read that one here if you want to. SUCCESS AND GOALS To summarize, we have succeeded in some areas and look to improve in a few others: Our
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Everyone wants to talk about training. A lot of people understand the importance of nutrition and recovery. But hardly anyone really talks about what is just as crucial… the mental game. That’s what we talk about today with Colin Iwanski – the man who has been hired to get USAW athletes operating at their peak
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Hip thrusts are bad? Safety squat bar squats are bad? Stop with the absolutes! When will the absolutes end? Scrolling through social media, I saw two of my respected peers tossing around absolutes as if N.A.S.A. were backing them. However, their accusations about two of my favorite movements were made with no scientific backing at
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