Not all physical activities are equal in their effectiveness. Studies have begun to contrast the mental health outcomes of...
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The BLOC Approach: Client-Centered, Model-Informed, for Life
nick, , Articles, CGotcher, Coaches' Corner, Self-Coach, 0We don’t want you to be a passive observer of your training, whether you have a coach or not....
Coaching Lifters with Depression: An Introduction (Part 1)
nick, , Articles, BHaubenstricker, Coaches' Corner, mental health, 0While the process of getting stronger does not change for someone who is depressed, you may need to modify...
How to Not Totally Suck as a New Coach: A People Business
nick, , Articles, CGotcher, Coaches' Corner, Novice Coach, 0This article lays out a series of mindsets, practices, and options you can use to improve the client/coach relationship...
How to Not Totally Suck as a New Coach: A Risky Business (Medical Edition)
nick, , Articles, CGotcher, Coaches' Corner, JSullivan, Novice Coach, 0What does a new coach need to know (and do) to not totally suck? We can never reduce risk to...
We are excited to introduce the Barbell Academy. It reflects years of refining our material and coaching methodology. It's...
Rethinking the Exercise Selection Criteria
nick, , Articles, Coaches' Corner, MED, NHayden, programming, Self-Coach, strength & health, 0The process of rethinking exercise criteria has led to a complete revision of how I structure exercise selection and...
The Beginning of MED Series
dshell, , Podcasts, Coaches' Corner, MED, med programming, professional barbell coach, Professional Coach, 0Stop program hopping. Learn the principles of making minimum effective dose changes for maximum return toward your strength goals....
What principles underpin why novice linear progression works, how we modify it, and why we use LP in the...
When to Step Back: Ramping Up Progress with More Recovery
nick, , Articles, Coaches' Corner, DShell, MED, NSoleyn, Post Novice, 0One of the first things we did with Dan's training was to take a step backward, moving him from...