Protein matters for muscle, strength, recovery, and body composition—but the right target depends on the lifter. This practical guide...
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How to Stick to Your Nutrition Plan: Habits, SOPs, and Battle Drills
nick, , Articles, Blog, motivation, nutrition, strength & health, strength and longevity, weight loss, 0Learn how nutrition habits, standard operating procedures, and battle drills can help you stick to your nutrition plan through...
How I Lost More Than 50 Pounds While Preserving Muscle and Strength
nick, , Articles, Blog, motivation, nutrition, strength & health, strength and longevity, weight loss, 0At forty-seven, Matt Reynolds lost more than 50 pounds while maintaining nearly all his muscle and strength. Here are...
Losing Weight and Breaking the Weight-Regain Cycle
nick, , Articles, Blog, habits, motivation, nutrition, weight loss, 0After years of losing and regaining weight, Dan Shell shares how macro tracking, strength training, and gradual habit change...
Missed workouts can feel like failures, but coaches see them as information. Learn how to adjust strength training around...
The Complete Guide to Lifting Shoes for Strength Training
paige@tensiongroup.com, , Articles, Blog, getting started, how to lift, 0Learn what to look for in lifting shoes, including sole stability, heel height, fit, inserts, and whether to deadlift...
The Perfect Strength Training Plan Is One You Can Live In
paige@tensiongroup.com, , Articles, getting started, NSoleyn, strength & health, 0A template can tell you what to do on Monday. It can't know why you'll skip it. That's the...
Nutrition for Lifters: How to Eat for Strength, Fat Loss, and Recovery
nick, , Articles, lean in 12, nutrition, nutrition basics, nutrition coaching, 0Good nutrition for lifters is not a rigid menu or a race to perfect macros. It is a repeatable...
Coaching Your Valentine: Tips for Navigating Pre-Existing Relationships
paige@tensiongroup.com, , Articles, Videos, CGotcher, Novice Coach, the barbell academy, 0Coaching a loved one can be a rewarding yet delicate challenge—here’s how to set boundaries, adjust your approach, and...
The belt squat is an effective lower-body exercise that allows you to squat without loading your spine. It's ideal...















