When a powerlifter is successful, who should get the credit? The lifter, because they did all the work and lifted the weight? The coach, because they wrote the program and taught the lifter what to do? Clearly the credit is shared between the two sides, especially if the coach and lifter have established a trusting …
Collaborative Decision Making between Coaches and Lifters Read More »
Whenever one of my lifters finishes a training block, competes in a powerlifting meet or otherwise reaches a turning point in training, I ask them the same question: What do you want to focus on next? Recently, I’ve had a lot of lifters set squat and deadlift PRs in training, but not as many bench …
5 Reasons Why Your Bench Press Might be Stalling Read More »
As I sit here with crippling delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS) from Tuesday’s squat session, I got to thinking about soreness and how it’s been misrepresented on both ends of the spectrum by coaches and trainers. One side (the no pain, no gain side) of the coaching continuum uses soreness as a form of self-validation. When …
3 Random Thoughts on Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) Read More »
It’s important to set big goals. With performance-based activities like strength training, having a powerful long-term goal helps keep us focused and motivated. Competitions such as powerlifting meets are especially motivating because it gives your goal a specific deadline. Big goals can also be intimidating. This is a good thing. It means you’re challenging yourself. …
