Why Ambition Must Match Everyday Life We are already a bit into 2026, and many people have started their training. Some have increased their training volume, others are returning after a break, and some are still trying to figure out how to get started. No matter where you are, this is fundamentally something positive. Wanting […]
Jonathan Henningsson broke three junior world records in the bench press across three different weight classes within slightly more than a year. He held all three records simultaneously with a lift of 210.5 kg in the -83 kg class, 225.5 kg in the -93 kg class, and 234 kg as a light -105 kg lifter. […]
How High-Reps Entered My Bench Press Training and Why Here is the story of how it started, how it developed, and why I believe the effect is far greater than most people imagine. Background to High-Reps More than fifteen years ago, I started training with more reps than what was considered normal in strength training. […]
What is Westside Barbell Training? What is Westside Barbell training, or what even is Westside Barbell? In short, Louie Simmons was a powerlifter, inventor, and innovator in the world of strength training, almost as much of an extremist as you can get in that field. He started lifting scrap weights early, and from the 1970s […]
Rickey Dale Crain was a phenomenal powerlifter in his time. He was also one of the strongest advocates for the importance of lifting well. That was one of the key factors behind his success. When it comes to these factors, there are of course several things that play a role. To make it easier to […]