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What actually happens when we get fatigued? In this episode, we break down fatigue from the cellular level all the way to practical programming—covering central vs peripheral fatigue, localized vs systemic fatigue, productive vs disruptive fatigue, fatigue vs detraining, and how to recognize when f…

In this episode, we're joined by one of the most respected physical therapists and coaches in powerlifting for a conversation that goes far beyond injury management. We dive into the system behind his approach—from what the patient experience actually looks like, to how he evaluates athletes, prior…

In this Q&A episode, we answer listener questions on SBD variations, programming troubleshooting, leverage considerations, work capacity development, and more. We discuss how to select and implement exercise variations, identify and solve common programming issues, account for individual levera…

In this episode, we sit down with Steve DeNovi @prs_performance break down one of the most misunderstood variables in strength training: frequency. Rather than viewing frequency as simply “training more,” we explore it as a way of distributing workload, fatigue, and movement exposure across time. S…

In this episode, we challenge the idea of the “golden microcycle” in powerlifting—the belief that there’s a perfect weekly training split for everyone. We break down why this concept is so appealing, and where it falls apart in real-world training. From individual recovery differences to lifestyle …

In this episode, we sit down with Skyler Holt to break down one of the most misunderstood concepts in training: the difference between strength capacity and strength expression. We dive into what each actually represents, how they’re built through programming, and why confusing the two can limit lo…

In this episode, we sit down with a Doctor of Physical Therapy and powerlifting coach Keenan Dung to discuss the intersection of performance and rehabilitation. We dive into the rehab process, how to think about asymmetries, when they matter (and when they don’t), and how to create cohesive program…

In this episode, we sit down with the winner of the Sheffield, Austin Perkins , and his coach Joe Stanek to unpack the realities behind elite-level preparation. We discuss the role of high-frequency squat, bench, and deadlift training, how productive work gets done even when conditions aren’t ideal…

In this episode, we break down the concept of the Golden Microcycle—where it came from, why it became popular, and what problem it was originally meant to solve. We discuss how and why it can work extremely well for certain lifters, where it falls short, and the common mistakes coaches make when ap…