
ARTICLES
Performance-focused content designed to support athletes and coaches alike. From training tips to coaching insights, our articles offer clear, practical guidance to help you train smarter, recover better, and perform at your best.
Overhead Strength & Shoulder Health Workout
Use this workout to improve your overhead strength and also your shoulder health! A protocol World Record Log Presser Tom Hibbert has used himself.
An Alternative Way to Warm up Farmers Walk
Use this novel way to warm up and improve your Farmers Walk performance. What's more functional than picking something up & carrying it!
One Day Cure's
The One Day cure is something Tom has been using and developing with great success since 2009. A big effort with a big return on investment!
Forbister Shoulder Protocol
This Shoulder training program will produce results! Expect to gain in both size and strength. It's a simple protocol but highly effective.
An In Depth Look: X-Reps
X-Reps is a great training protocol that Tom has been utilising for strength athletes and the general population to help increase muscle mass!
Ministry of Funny Walks: Sled Drags
Sled drags are a fantastic alternative way of training. Increase work capacity, reduce muscle soreness, speed up rehabilitation...they have many uses!
3 External Rotation Movements You're Not Doing
Try the locked elbow external rotation to improve shoulder health and avoid rotator cuff injuries. Great for rehabilitation and strength gains!
Strength Circuits Upgrade
Check out how Tom upgrades 'Strength Circuits' and his thoughts behind why. Just by tweaking the protocol you will gain more results!
An In Depth Look: 5-4-3-2-1 Method
The 5-4-3-2-1 Method is fantastic if you want a protocol to help increase your maximal strength. Tom uses this a lot with clients and himself.
5 Things I Learned from David Horne
David Horne is a grip training expert. I visited him to find out some of his best training techniques and tips to improve grip strength.
An In Depth Look: 2-4-6-8 Protocol
The 2-4-6-8 Protocol is a giant set that is great for increasing muscle mass in the lower repetition ranges. See how Tom applies it here!
Pre-Fatigued Lower Back Giant Sets
Use Pre-Fatigued lower back giant sets if you want to build muscle, enhance athletic performance and safeguard your spine from injury!
Shoulder Stabiliser Protocol
Shoulder stabiliser strength is important for shoulder health and to improve performance in your gym lifts and avoid injuries on the athletic field.
Lessons from Bob Peoples
Learn from Bob Peoples and how he achieved a hugely impressive 330kg deadlift at a bodyweight of only 81-86kg in the 1930-40s.
5 Reasons to Train like a Strongman
Train like a Strongman and you will receive numerous benefits. In this article Tom explains 5 such benefits that can help you with your goals.
14 Back Extension Variations
Check out these 14 Back Extension Variations. Add them into your training to improve your posterior chain strength and athletic performance.