Stay Informed and Move Better

I'd been dreaming of deadlifting 405lb for what felt like forever. But no matter how hard I trained, I couldn't push past 315lb. It was frustrating, to say the least, and I tried different programs and new techniques without much luck.

Many people assume that if they’re flexible, they must also be mobile—but that’s not the case. Flexibility and mobility are not the same thing, and understanding the difference is key to improving movement quality, preventing injuries, and performing at your best.

When it comes to deadlifting, there’s a common debate—should you drop the weight between reps or control it down? While both methods have their place, controlling the eccentric (lowering) phase has major benefits that many lifters overlook.

1,545lb total. 565lb squat, 380lb bench, 600lb deadlift. That's the result of another successful training block, and a 115lb jump from the last time all three lifts were tested together.

Don't wear a belt for safety, because that's not what it's for.

Heavy lifting itself is not dangerous. Doing something your body isn't physically prepared for is what actually leads to injury, and that distinction matters more than most lifters realize.

Healthy aging isn't determined by genetics alone — three controllable variables play an outsized role in how well you move, recover, and feel as you get older: fitness, nutrition, and sleep. Optimizing these three areas is one of the most effective things you can do for long-term health.

The bench press is a staple exercise in strength training, but too many people make a critical mistake that can lead to injury and limit their progress. If you don’t have the mobility to access a full range of motion, forcing it isn’t the solution—it’s a problem.

A lot of people avoid exercise, or avoid pushing themselves in training, because they're afraid of getting injured. It's an understandable fear — but the data doesn't actually support it as a reason to hold back. If anything, the opposite approach is far riskier.

When a lifter gets hurt, the natural instinct is to find someone who can examine the painful area, figure out what's wrong, and treat it. But if your practitioner stops there, you're likely to get temporary relief and then get hurt again at the same spot when training ramps back up.