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Coaching Women and Men in Strength Training: Why Communication Lands Differently
Coaching is often treated as neutral: same cues, same tone, same expectations for everyone. In

Recovery The Missing Piece In Most Training Programs
In the last article, we discussed strength and how to begin training to become stronger.

The Only Outcome That Matters
Here’s why strength matters, what it actually is, and how to train it effectively. Every

Acquiring Strength, A Rite of Passage
At the age of nineteen, I was the textbook definition of a loser. I had

Breaking Stereotypes: Women and Heavy Lifting
Common Myths About Women and Heavy Lifting Throughout the evolution of strength training, many myths

Fixing the Loop in Your Press
The barbell press is a tricky movement. There are many components to it, and multiple

The Coaching Psychologist
A former mentor of mine once told me that a big part of this occupation

Perceivable Strength
“Walk softly but carry a big stick” the phrase made popular by President Roosevelt, is

How Often Should I Strength Train?
Truth is, you can strength train as often as you want, just be methodical about

Strength Training for the Immunocompromised
Strength Training for Immunocompromised Individuals: A Conservative and Methodical Approach Implementing a strength training program

Retaining Muscle Mass While Taking Ozempic
Over the last few years, semaglutides like Ozempic and Mounjaro have become a popular way

Why Traditional Strength Training Works: The Benefits of Barbells
Most Gyms Fail You We live in an era designed around comfort. Your food, your

How to get stronger lifting just one day per week.
Building Strength with Just One Workout Per Week Previously, we explored how to train effectively

The Role of Testosterone in Bone Density and Strength Training
At Traditional Strength Gym, we know how critical testosterone is for maintaining muscle mass, bone density,

Why I Stopped High Bar Squatting — And Why You Should Too
When I first started lifting, I didn’t have a clear goal. Like a lot of

Why You Might Black Out During a Heavy Press — And How to Stop It
If you’ve ever felt the room spin after a press — or worse, blacked out

Strength Is Survival: The Case for Barbell Training
Strength Is the Most Valuable Physical Characteristic as We Age Strength is defined as the ability

Coaching vs. Personal Training: Why It Matters.
When most people think about getting fit, they think of hiring a personal trainer. That’s

I Coached at 3 Starting Strength Gyms—Here’s What They Got Wrong
What I’ve Learned After Years of Coaching the Starting Strength Method I’ve been immersed in

Traditional Strength Training For Seniors
Why Strength Matters After 60 As we age, we tend to lose muscle mass, bone