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3d ago
Balancing a busy life with strongman training? This guide breaks down three effective 3-day training splits that maximize gains on a limited schedule. Whether you have full access to strongman equipment or just the basics, learn how to structure your workouts for strength and skill development ..read more
The ATR Blog
1w ago
As a coach, I’ve learned that real growth comes from challenging long-held beliefs, embracing mistakes, and understanding that every athlete is unique. In this post, I share the seven biggest lessons that have shaped my approach to strength coaching—from breaking free of fitness dogma to the importance of motor patterns over muscle size ..read more
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2w ago
Tempo isn't just about speed—it's about control. Learn how specific tempos in strength training can maximize motor unit recruitment, boost muscle activation, and improve your overall performance. Whether you're lifting for strongman, powerlifting, or general strength, mastering tempo is key to unlocking your full potential ..read more
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1M ago
Curious about how to adapt the legendary Conjugate System for strongman training? This guide dives deep into modifying Louie Simmons' Max Effort Method specifically for the demands of multi-phase strongman events like the log clean and press. Learn how to break down complex lifts, target weak points, and build strength systematically—ensuring peak performance when it matters most ..read more
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1M ago
Introduction: Building a Strong Volunteer Team for Your Strongman Competition
Running a strongman competition is no small feat. Whether you’re hosting a local novice event or a high-stakes national qualifier, the key to a successful event lies in the strength of your volunteer team. From timekeepers to weight loaders, having the right people in the right roles ensures that everything runs smoothly, athletes feel supported, and the competition stays on schedule. But choosing the right volunteers and organizing them effectively can be a challenge.
In this guide, we’ll break down the essential vo ..read more
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1M ago
Learn how to prepare yourself for a Stone Loading event by gaining an understanding of the formats, learning about the technique, and then pick up some workouts that you can do to train ..read more
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1M ago
If you’re looking for the last Strongman Program you’ll ever need, you’ve come to the right place. I built this strongman training program to be a full blown Strongman system, ever expanding to encompass the needs of it’s members. The Odin’s Boys Strongman Program is ATR’s subscription Strongman Training Program and in this post I go into detail on all of the reasons why it is the last Strongman Training program you’ll ever need.
Why “Odin’s Boys”
I have friends very close to me that have grown up with a passion for norse mythology. The stories of these warrior gods have inspired them to powe ..read more
The ATR Blog
2M ago
I’ve been running Strongman competitions for almost 5 years now, usually with 2-3 competitions each year. I’ve now competed in more than I can count and volunteered in almost as many. I love the sport of Strongman and I want to see it grow, so I want to give back to the community by sharing what I’ve learned over the years.
Athletes hate it when a contest drags on forever, and one of the main reasons that I think this happens is promoters don’t consider just how long an event is going to take, or they fail to implement time-saving strategies that could potentially make the event go by quicker ..read more
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2M ago
Getting the right weight on the bar is important. In this post I show you how to make quick adjustments to your weight on the bar and give you free PDF to help you make attempt selections ..read more
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2M ago
When we talk about training, we’re always quick to jump to the big exercises and protocols that typically make up a training program. We only talk about all of the little support systems and ancillary parts of the body when they start become pain triggers, and then it’s conversations about work-arounds or the efficacy of chiropractic care.
I take a different approach in my programs and try to keep ahead of the problem by targeting different common issue points each week in training. Two common issue points are the hips and the knees, so i started implementing Hip Health Circuits into my progra ..read more