We are all susceptible to burnout of some sort, which is why we want to take some time to walk through the signs of burnout, ways to work toward recovery, and some resources available to us. First, it’s important that we start with what burnout is. Burnout is often a result of overworking ourselves without […]

It’s not uncommon for our coaches to request an athlete test their One-repetition maximum (1RM) on specified barbell lifts. A 1RM test is considered the gold standard for assessing the strength capacity of an individual. Once you establish your 1RM’s, it will be easier for you to set goals for the future and to evaluate […]

Have you ever wondered if the position your feet are in while squatting (also known as your “squat stance”) is the best position for YOU?  Before we get into the nitty-gritty of squat stance, make sure that you have watched our basic squat tutorial: When done with correct form, squats are a great exercise for […]

So you’ve been following your flexible dieting plan for a while now and so far, so good! You’ve gotten used to weighing and measuring your food with ease and tracking your daily macro data has never felt simpler. But… then the thing you’ve been dreading happens. Someone invites you out to dinner and you feel […]

If you’ve been training deadlifts for any amount of time, you likely have a clear favorite between conventional deadlifts and sumo deadlifts. Have you ever wondered why you like one more than the other? Or considered that training your non-dominant deadlift for a block or two could actually improve your overall strength and functionality? Typically, […]

If you’ve been following us for any amount of time, you know that one MAJOR component of our program is challenging yourself. But with that comes instances where you might be nervous and perhaps would feel safer or more confident with some backup. Enter, SPOTTERS! A “spotter” is someone who can stand by as you […]