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powerlifting
The JuggLife | Zack Bartell
Owner/Head Coach of SoCal Powerlifting, Zack Bartell, joins us to talk about running a gym at just 22 years old and…
weightlifting
Troubleshooting Weightlifting Problems Pt. 1
Are you able to do more in the Power variations of the Snatch and Clean than you can in the full lifts? Max Aita shows…
powerlifting
Addressing Weak Points | Weak Legs in the Squat
Lack of strength in the quads relative to the back is a very common problem holding back lifters, particularly…
Training
The JuggLife | 2019 Goal Setting
Chad and Max discuss their goals as coaches and businessmen for 2019 in the newest JuggLife. You can also find the…
powerlifting
Addressing Weak Points | Weak Back in the Squat
Lack of strength in the low back and glutes could be causing you to get tipped forward in the squat and miss lifts…
weightlifting
Alyssa Ritchey Training Adjustments
Leading up to Alyssa Ritchey’s massive 185kg total at 49kg bodyweight at the American Open Finals, she and coach Max…
powerlifting
Determining Phase Length & Proportion
Learn how to find the right mix of Hypertrophy, Strength and Peaking phases to improve a lifter’s training and optimize…
weightlifting
Alyssa Ritchey’s 105kg Clean and Jerk
Alyssa Ritchey made a HUGE 105kg/231# Clean and Jerk to win the 49kg/108# class at the 2018 American Open Finals. Her…
powerlifting
Finding Your Frequency
How many days per week should you squat/bench/deadlift? Finding the right training frequency for you means satisfying…
Training
The JuggLife | Top Strength Stories of 2018
What did you think were the most significant moments to the strength world during 2018?
powerlifting
Chad’s A.I. Coaching Log | Week 3
Chad continues his training on the Juggernaut A.I. System, doing his heaviest deadlifting in 2 years.
Training
Directed Adaptation vs Adaptive Resistance
Directed Adaptation and Adaptive Resistance are two important training concepts that will relate to your exercise…