Training Lab Strength & Conditioning

You’ve heard it before — deadlifts rule. For raw power output, having a massive pull is where it’s at. But why is that the case? And what other deadlifting variations are out there? Joseph Lucero, owner of Harvesting Strength, is a powerlifter and strongman coach...

Strength Training for Fencers

Whether you're a professional, sub-elite, or hobbyist, you'll become a better fencer by doing some strength training. Even a simple strength training program can help you become a quicker, more explosive, and injury-free athlete. Chris Van Nostrand is the founder...

Friends Don’t Let Friends Skip Leg Day

Do you and your gym buddies have scrawny little chicken nuggets for legs? Shame on you all. Leg workouts are essential and guess what? Everyone knows you’re skipping them. Maybe you need a little convincing on why exactly you should keep yourselves accountable to...

9 Best Shoulder Exercises for Quarterbacks, Pitchers, and Other Strong-armed Athletes

What if I told you that you could have a faster, farther and more ferocious throw by adding in a few simple exercises to your current training program? Whether you’re a pitcher, quarterback, or any other strong-armed athlete (like javelin thrower or volleyball...

3 Ways to Manipulate Fatigue for Bodybuilding Success

All athletes deal with fatigue, but bodybuilders need to use it to their advantage as much as possible. How do you know if you’re working hard enough in the gym and hitting your growth potential? Do you even pay attention to your rest intervals? Joseph Lucero,...

Home Gym Build 101: How to Start Your Iron Oasis

The pandemic may have quieted down, but for so many athletes having easy access to a home gym is now a no-brainer. It’s just so convenient for those days when you can’t make it to your gym because life gets in the way. But there’s so much equipment out there....

Get Military Fit: Training That Goes Beyond the Army Fitness Test

Passing the Army Fitness Test is a solid standard of fitness, but you’ll have to go a step (or two) further if you actually want to be a good soldier. You need the strength of a beast, the endurance of a runner, and the resilience to withstand hours of hard work in...

How to Get Your First Pistol Squat

The single leg squat (a.k.a. pistol squat) is a challenging, advanced movement that requires single-leg strength, stability, mobility, balance, and motor control. If you are looking to get your first pistol, or just want to continue getting better at them, here is...

Intro to Wave Training For Olympic Weightlifting

Do you struggle with your warmup lifts looking like trash until you hit like 70%? Do your eyes glaze over when coach says something like, “your PVC pipe technique should look the same as your 90% technique.” Cool, it never does. Brian Chambers is the owner and head...

3 Mistakes Newbie Powerlifters Make Before Their First Meet

If you’re thinking about competing in your first powerlifting meet, even if it’s a faraway notion, take heed. It pays to learn from the screwups made by athletes who have done it before you, especially in a competition format. Stephanie Buendia is a competitive...

3 Effective Ways to Break Your Plateau And Build More Muscle

You started a strength program and saw great results at first. But now you’re not seeing that same improvement, and you’re struggling to find motivation to keep going. Fortunately, you can fix this problem and get excited about the gym again by including these...

Understanding Tempo Training For Maximum Strength Gains

Hitting a plateau with your strength gains? Not seeing the muscle growth you thought you would? Or just getting plain bored in the gym? Using tempo training in your current program is a great way to spice up your workouts by challenging your weaknesses and...