What Is The Optimal Pre-Workout Meal For Powerlifting Performance?

To answer this first we need to look at what energy system/s our sport requires, as then we can find out how to adequately supply this...

Why Use Variations?

Often we perform movements, or see movements performed like paused squats, board pressing and block pulls, but in a sport of three...

Ruthless Rants #9 - Sports Specific Training

We talk about some misconceptions about preparing athletes for sport and the role of strength and conditioning coaches. As well as some...

Ruthless Rants #8 - Lifting Equipment

We discuss the what’s, when’s and why’s of wrist wraps, knee sleeves, belts, elevated heels and knee wraps.

Ruthless Rants #7 - Ruthless Recap

We discuss the first year at Ruthless Barbell including business, training, events, coaching as well as the current climate with the...

Ruthless Rants #6 - Training Philosophies

We discuss what training philosophies are, as well as touch on methodologies, coaching philosophy and phase potentiation.

Ruthless Rants #5 - PEDs

We define what performance enhancing drugs are, Give some contextual information on the spectrum of use and abuse as well as discuss the...

Ruthless Rants #4 - Motivation

Ideas on how to stay motivated through training plateaus and injuries, and how to find the right goal to stay motivated long term....

Ruthless Rants #3 - Video Etiquette & Bailing Safely

Some tips on how to successfully video yourself lifting and how to fail/bail lifts in the best way possible. #ruthless #ruthlessrants...

Ruthless Rants #2 - Arousal

How arousal levels can impact sports performance. #ruthless #ruthlessrants #arousal

Ruthless Rants #1 - Accessory Movements

A rant about how, when and why to use accessory movements when training for powerlifting. #ruthless #ruthlessrants #accessory #movement

Ruthless Rants #0 - Training Intent

A rant about how intent and attitude with barbell in hand can impact training and performance. #ruthless #ruthlessrants #intent

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