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Belt Squat Uses for Strongman
Louie Simmons called it the Swiss Army knife of lower body training. Here's exactly how strongman athletes should be using it.
Reducing biceps injuries in Strongman
Post Peak Cleanse Protocol
16 Reasons a Strength Athlete Should Use a sauna
Saunas have been around for thousands of years so they have stood the test of time and today they stand up to high levels of scientific scrutiny. For the majority of the year you can find me in one 3-7 times a week. I recommend my athletes do the same and for good reason.
Here are 16 reasons a strength athlete should use a sauna frequently throughout the year.
The Altis GPP Method: Building Coordination, Elasticity & Work Capacity
The warm-up your athletes are skipping — and the reason their "random" injuries keep happening. Here's the 3-move session I run with every sprinter, strongman, and weekend gym-goer I coach.
6 Exercises I Never Prescribe & Why
We all have an exercise toolbox, and in that toolbox are many movements at your disposal. Exercise selection is both a science and an art. For instance, if I want to hammer a nail into a wall, I can use a sledgehammer. It'll work for sure, but there is a danger it could work too well. There are some tools I just don't go near with my athletes though, as they have too many drawbacks.
How important is the iso-clam?
The drill I never wanted to be known for, yet recommend almost daily. The iso clam targets the neglected deep hip rotators behind knee valgus, butt wink and pelvic instability. Here's how to assess and programme it.
Plyometrics in Strongman
Most strongmen are leaving serious performance on the table — and they don't even know it. Tom Hibbert reveals the plyometric system he uses with his athletes to build explosive power, improve overhead lifts, and win timed events. If you're big but slow, this is the article you've been missing.
Favourite Exercises for Lateral Trunk Strength
Your core has four sides. Most training only hits two of them. Here's why the lateral trunk is the missing piece in your athletes' strength and the exact exercises and periodisation plan to fix it.
5 Rules for Log Press Beginners
Most people approach the log press like a barbell with handles. It isn't. The athletes who progress fastest aren't the strongest ones in the room - they're the ones who understand why their heels need to leave the floor, why the crash pads are holding them back, and why pushing their head through is the single most common reason a log press fails at maximum weight. These are the five rules I apply to every beginner I coach, from executives to elite strongmen.
Grip Training for Strongman
Grip training for strongman is the most underrated area of the sport — and one of the most poorly trained. I've yet to meet an athlete with a grip that's too strong, but I've coached plenty who've failed a farmers walk they could easily deadlift because their fingers peeled apart. This guide covers everything: anatomy, programming, moving events, assistance work, and GPP. If you want to compete at a high level, this is where gains are being left on the table.
Front Squat Mobility: A Coach's Guide to Fixing Your Front Rack Position
I see so many strength athletes lacking the basic mobility requirements to achieve a front rack position with a barbell, so naturally I've learned how to deal with this problem. Poor front squat mobility is one of the most common limiters I work with — and I'm not a coach who solves one problem by creating another. Discover my guide to front squat mobility.
How We Built an Axle Press World Record at the Arnold Classic
We now sit at 39 world records and titles and every single build-up is different. I don't get bored with world record preps. In fact, alongside world title challenges, they're my ikigai or raison d'etre. I live for them. I get a huge amount of gratification from achieving them with my athletes.
There are principles I follow to make the situation easier. One of them is to remain calm. After so many world record attempts, it's second nature to me. Fight or flight as a coach is not useful — it paralyses you from thinking straight and making the right decisions.
Red Light for Strength
Red light therapy is gaining real traction among strength athletes, and not without reason. Used well, at the right wavelength and dose, it becomes a surprisingly practical tool for better recovery, greater workout density and long term performance gains. Read more.
Talent Spotting for Strongman
Strongman is becoming big business. In 2025 Mitch Hooper reportedly earned over $200k and World’s Strongest Man winner, Rayno Nel, netted an impressive $155k. With this in mind, is it possible to scout out future strongman champions? If I were to hunt down the future strongman champions here is what I would look at.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.