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My Name is Josh Hezza.
I am a strength coach, personal trainer, writer, commentator and competitive strongman.
For over a decade I have been dedicated to the practice of strengthening minds, bodies and spirits.
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Josh Hezza
5 hours ago17 min read
Should You Deadlift Like KK (Konstantin Konstantinovs)?
Konstantinovs’ brutal deadlift training built raw strength, but few can survive it. Adapt the best parts—ditch the burnout.
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Josh Hezza
21 hours ago15 min read
Mastering the Atlas Stones: A Complete Guide to Technique, Training, and Safety - Part 1
Master the Atlas Stone lift with expert technique, strength drills, and smart programming. Train efficiently and dominate strongman events!
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Josh Hezza
3 days ago8 min read
Injury Risk and Prevention in Strongman Training and Competition: A Review of the Literature and Practical Applications
Strongman training has inherent injury risks, but structured programming, proper technique, warm-ups, and recovery can minimize them. Stay s
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Josh Hezza
4 days ago10 min read
Stronger Hips, Stronger Lifts: Why You Need Direct Hip Training
Strong, mobile hips are key for strength, power & injury prevention. Train them directly for better lifts, speed & stability. #HipStrength
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Josh Hezza
7 days ago9 min read
When it comes to S&C - We all Love to Train Strength but no one is bothered with Conditioning: Why Strongman Athletes Need More Than Just Strength
Strongman isn’t just about strength—speed, agility & conditioning matter. Train like an athlete, not just a lifter, to dominate competitions
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Josh Hezza
Feb 265 min read
9-Week Olympic Lifting & Push Press Strength Program: The Power of Conjugate Principles for Explosive Strength
Build explosive strength with a 9-week Conjugate Olympic lifting plan—max effort, dynamic waves, and proven Westside principles. 💥🏋️
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Josh Hezza
Feb 2310 min read
How to Train for (Almost) Every Strongman Event Without Implements - Part 2
Part two covers unique strongman events, general event prep, and programming. Train smart, adapt, and get strong—without full equipment!
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Josh Hezza
Feb 2323 min read
How to Train for (Almost) Every Strongman Event Without Implements - Part 1
A near-complete guide to training for every strongman event without the implements. Adapt, train smart, and be ready for anything.
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Josh Hezza
Feb 217 min read
The Conjugate Method for Beginners: How Powerlifters and Strongman Athletes Can Use It to Build Strength from Day One
Beginner lifters CAN use Conjugate! 💪 Learn how to adapt Max Effort, Dynamic Effort & RE work for powerlifting & strongman. 🚀 #StrengthTra
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Josh Hezza
Feb 208 min read
The Cube Method for Strongman: Josh Thigpen’s Blueprint for Strength and Success
Josh Thigpen’s Cube Method for Strongman blends strength, speed & endurance to build elite strongman performance without burnout. 💪
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Josh Hezza
Feb 198 min read
Strength Without Weakness: Identifying and Fixing Your Biggest Lifting Limitations
Fix weak points in powerlifting & strongman with targeted training, mobility, recovery, & mindset. Train smarter, not just harder. 💪
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Josh Hezza
Feb 1813 min read
Dominate the Squat for Reps: Strongman Competition Strategies for Maximum Performance
Master squat-for-reps events in strongman with proven techniques, smart programming, and competition-winning strategies. 💪🚀
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Josh Hezza
Feb 179 min read
Westside Barbell Meets Olympic Weightlifting: The Genius & Insanity of Louie Simmons' Approach
Louie Simmons' Olympic Weightlifting Strength Manual blends Conjugate training with weightlifting, pushing max strength over tradition. 🔥🏋
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Josh Hezza
Feb 1616 min read
The Unbreakable Athlete: Why the Best Lifters Are Built, Not Born
"Elite lifters aren’t just born—they’re built. Smart training, structured recovery, and longevity-first strategies create unbreakable athlet
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Josh Hezza
Feb 156 min read
Dinosaur Training: The Lost Art of Brutal Strength & What Today’s Strongmen Are Missing
Dinosaur Training isn’t just old-school—it’s essential. Odd objects, brutal grip work & real-world strength. Stop lifting pretty, lift heavy
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Josh Hezza
Feb 1417 min read
Olympic Weightlifting for Strongman: A Comprehensive Guide
Olympic lifting boosts explosiveness for strongman, but adapt it for power, not perfection. Modify, don’t mimic. Strength meets speed. 🚀
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Josh Hezza
Feb 1219 min read
The Right Tool for the Job: Specialty Bars for Strongman & Powerlifting
Specialty bars improve strength, stability & reduce injury risk in strongman & powerlifting. Train smarter—explore coaching today!
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Josh Hezza
Feb 115 min read
Struggling to Get Stronger? Here’s the Fix: Stop Wasting Time & Follow a Training Plan That Actually Works
🚀 Stop second-guessing your training. Get brutally strong with structured, proven programmes for strongman & powerlifting. #StrengthTrainin
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Josh Hezza
Feb 105 min read
Bulletproof Biceps for Strongman & Strength Athletes: Injury Prevention & Arm Training That Actually Matters
💪 Avoid bicep tears in strongman! Train smart with grip choices, tendon work & direct arm training for strength & longevity. #StrengthTrain
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Josh Hezza
Feb 915 min read
Bouncing Back: What to Do After a Disappointing Competition Performance in Strongman, Powerlifting, and Weightlifting
Competition didn’t go your way? Learn why you failed, how to recover, and whether it’s time to change coaches. Train smarter, not harder. 💪
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