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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.

Tom Hibbert 26/01/2026 Tom Hibbert 26/01/2026

11 Free Habits to Improve Strength

What many professionals do not tell you, or do not prioritise, are free lifestyle habits you can incorporate immediately to improve your health and performance. Discover 11 free and basic habits that we prioritise here at Winning Strength.

Carly Smith 08/01/2026 Carly Smith 08/01/2026

9 Things That Made a Difference to my Athletes in 2025

De-briefing is an important part of the success process. You want to review what went wrong so you can correct it but also what went well. Regardless of how cliché it is to make changes at the end of the year, you should look to do it at some point and the end of a cycle is as good a time as any.

Here are 9 things I used with my athletes in 2025 that gave me a huge return on their performance.

Carly Smith 11/12/2025 Carly Smith 11/12/2025

Why Deadlift in the Belt Squat?

If you do what you’ve always done, you’ll get what you’ve always got. I have never been afraid to experiment to try new things in the gym. The deadlift in the belt squat is something I wish I had tried sooner with my athletes. Find out why in this article.

Tom Hibbert 07/12/2025 Tom Hibbert 07/12/2025

How Base Building Works

A pyramid is only as tall as its base is wide. What this means is you need to build a strong foundation if you want to achieve your ultimate strength potential

Many plateaus in training can be attributed to not having a wide enough base. Discover how base building works in this article.

Tom Hibbert 27/11/2025 Tom Hibbert 27/11/2025

Takeaways from Official Strongman Games 2025

The Official Strongman Games (OSG) is the pinnacle for many categories in strongman because with it comes an official title of ‘World’s Strongest.’ It could be u90kg men or u82kg women. You win this competition and your achievement is etched into history for your category. This is why the competition attracts the best of the best from far and wide.

How do you win a World title though? Can we see any clues from the performances of the winners? Here are some takeaways to consider if you want to win or coach a winner in 2026.

Tom Hibbert 13/11/2025 Tom Hibbert 13/11/2025

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.

Tom Hibbert 27/10/2025 Tom Hibbert 27/10/2025

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.

Tom Hibbert 07/10/2025 Tom Hibbert 07/10/2025

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.

Tom Hibbert 26/09/2025 Tom Hibbert 26/09/2025

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.

Tom Hibbert 10/09/2025 Tom Hibbert 10/09/2025

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.

Tom Hibbert 27/08/2025 Tom Hibbert 27/08/2025

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.

Tom Hibbert 14/08/2025 Tom Hibbert 14/08/2025

Reducing Lower Back Injuries in Strongman

Lower back injuries are the top reason strongman athletes are forced to stop training - but they’re not inevitable. In this article, we share proven exercises and protocols used by record-breaking strongmen to bulletproof their backs and keep their progress on track.

Tom Hibbert 31/07/2025 Tom Hibbert 31/07/2025

Strongman Workshop Q&A

Step back into our exclusive Strongman Workshop. This unfiltered Q&A delivers raw, practical advice on mobility, power output, and the small changes that lead to big results in competition. Packed with proven methods from athletes who live it, it’s insider knowledge you won’t want to miss.