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Strength Coach Insights: Top 10 Things Charles Poliquin Taught Me
Coaching & Business Tom Hibbert Coaching & Business Tom Hibbert

Strength Coach Insights: Top 10 Things Charles Poliquin Taught Me

If you work in strength and conditioning, you’ve probably heard Charles Poliquin’s name whispered with a mix of awe and curiosity. He shaped the modern landscape of high performance coaching, from structural balance testing to undulating periodisation, from eccentric strength work to the mindset required to push athletes past their own ceiling. In this piece I break down the top ten strength coaching and periodisation lessons I took from Charles.

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6 Movements That Saved my Strongman Athletes
Injury & Rehab Tom Hibbert Injury & Rehab Tom Hibbert

6 Movements That Saved my Strongman Athletes

In this article, I break down the 6 game-changing exercises that have saved my athletes from injury and helped them push their strength further than ever. Whether you coach elite competitors or hungry amateurs, these are the tools that will keep your athletes in the game longer and winning bigger.

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Wave Loading: Updated
Programming & Periodisation Tom Hibbert Programming & Periodisation Tom Hibbert

Wave Loading: Updated

Wave loading remains a powerful method, but stronger, more experienced athletes need a smarter approach. In this article, I break down how to evolve the traditional protocol with High Intensity Waves, Wave Singles and Mechanical Advantage Waves - advanced variations designed to reignite progress and challenge the nervous system in new ways.

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Stopping Hips Rising in a Deadlift
Technique & Fixes Tom Hibbert Technique & Fixes Tom Hibbert

Stopping Hips Rising in a Deadlift

Hips shooting up too early in your deadlift? This guide breaks down why it happens, how to correct your deadlift technique, and the training methods that strengthen weak points. Discover proven tips to optimise your form, stop common deadlift mistakes, and boost your lifting performance.

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Muscle Tear Protocol
Injury & Rehab Tom Hibbert Injury & Rehab Tom Hibbert

Muscle Tear Protocol

Muscle tears can have a big impact on progress in the gym - but recovery doesn’t have to be slow. This guide breaks down proven treatments, peptides, therapies, and training strategies to help you heal faster, reduce pain, and prevent future injuries.

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Assistance Repetition Type for Peaking
Programming & Periodisation Tom Hibbert Programming & Periodisation Tom Hibbert

Assistance Repetition Type for Peaking

Want to get the most out of your peaking phase? The myotatic repetition type harnesses the stretch reflex and stored elastic energy in your muscles and tendons to help you move faster, lift more efficiently, and hit peak performance when it matters most. In this article, we break down exactly what myotatic reps are, how to perform them, the key variations, and how to programme them into your training for maximum effect.

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5 Key Tips to Instantly Improve Your Squat

5 Key Tips to Instantly Improve Your Squat

The squat may seem simple, but mastering it takes more than brute strength. From fixing poor ankle mobility to balancing knee- and hip-dominant patterns, strengthening weak quads, squatting more often, and experimenting with tempo, these 5 expert tips will help you build a stronger, more efficient squat.

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