Today we have my favorite powerlifting coach in the world on the show for a second time, Coach Mike Tuchscherer. You probably already know him. If not, get ready for a treat. I promise you will learn something by listening to this episode. During the show, we discuss: His latest lessons from personal injury How…
In the strength world, a new machine or new training protocol comes out almost weekly. As coaches we get so used to gimmicks that sometimes it’s hard to see when something is actually of value. I am going to start out by saying the Kratos Flywheel has been nothing short of amazing. I have documented…
In this episode of The Barbell Life Podcast brought to you by our friends at Dynamic Fitness and Strength, we talk to legendary strength coach and powerlifter, Coach Bill Gillespie. He recently set the all-time bench press record hoisting 512.5kg/1130lb to lockout and more impressively at age 62. If you want to know what goes…
In our latest video, we discuss all the Facts and Fiction associated with Youth Strength Training and Endurance Running for Ages 7-17! I dug into all the research to find out for all you Parents and Coaches: What Age is safe? How much is safe at each stage of growth? Benefits Risks Red Flags to…
This past Thursday I had the honor of hanging out with the Godfather of Strength, Coach Bill Gillespie. He works with Sorinex Exercise Equipment as their strength coach. I will explain more about that after I give you a quick background on Coach Gillespie. Coach Gillespie has worked in the world of strength and conditioning…
Whether you’re an athlete or a coach, it only takes one injury for you to appreciate the importance of tendons and ligaments. But while there’s tons of science out there about the best ways to strengthen and build muscles, it’s not the same for connective tissue. In many ways it feels like we’re just groping…