Aleli HernandezJul 25, 20201 minKatie-Rockwell Midwest Challenge 7/25/2020Katie competed in the Rockwell Midwest Challenge on 7/25/2020.
Aleli HernandezMay 17, 20201 minWhy Strength?With time and dedication to a strength practice, a person can expect to gain not only physical strength, but also mental strength.
davidh068Feb 15, 20201 minAthlete Spotlight: KatieCongratulations to Katie on a great performance today at the Galentines Deadlift event organized by Bucktown Crossfit. She not only...
davidh068Dec 8, 20191 minAthlete Spotlight: JeffersonWe have been working with Jefferson for 3 months and helped him get ready for his first powerlifting meet. He had a great performance at...
davidh068Nov 17, 20191 minAthlete Spotlight: JamilliaWe have been working with Jamillia for a seven months and she recently competed in the Chicagoland Women's Raw Novice meet at B&W gym. ...
davidh068Oct 5, 20192 minMore is Not always betterOne of the athletes we work with shared this feedback with us in their recent training block review. It compared the programming they did...
davidh068Aug 25, 20192 minSelf-Efficacy for Strength Gains: Stack Your WinsPeople with high levels of self-efficacy embrace challenges rather than avoid them, focus on things they can control rather than distract...
davidh068Jul 5, 20196 minThe Principle of IndividualityKey Takeaways: Due to the principle of individuality, athletes will have varying responses to a given training plan. A training plan...
Aleli HernandezJun 21, 20191 minMeet Day ChecklistIt's Meet weekend for David. All the work in the gym is over, now its time to have fun and execute! Meet days can be exciting and...
davidh068Jun 9, 20191 minMarlene Pulls For PrideMarlene put on a great performance at the Chicago Pull for Pride event. She went 3/3 (365/385/400) and helped raise money for Project...
davidh068Jun 1, 20195 minThe Principle of Progressive OverloadKey Takeaways: Due to the principle of progressive overload, over time athlete training plans should include more stress. If an athlete...
davidh068May 24, 20194 minThe Principle of SpecificityKey Takeaways: The principle of specificity guides powerlifters to use the squat, bench, deadlift and their close variations as the...
davidh068May 22, 20191 minStrength Training PrinciplesThere are several key strength training principles that coaches and athletes should consider when creating and executing a strength...
davidh068Mar 11, 20191 minAthlete/Coach Spotlight: AleliAleli recently competed at the Iowa State Meet. She moved down from her previous meets to the 63kg weight class. This was the first time...
davidh068Feb 25, 20191 minAthlete Spotlight: MarleneWe have been working with Marlene for a year a half and she recently competed in the 2019 Illinois Women's Raw Open in the 63kg weight...