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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
Josh Hezza
Feb 1616 min read
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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
Josh Hezza
Feb 156 min read
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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. 🚀
Josh Hezza
Feb 1517 min read
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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!
Josh Hezza
Feb 1219 min read
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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
Josh Hezza
Feb 115 min read
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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
Josh Hezza
Feb 105 min read
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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. 💪
Josh Hezza
Feb 915 min read
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The Super Simple Off-Season DIY Program You'll Wish You'd Known About Years Ago
A 3-day rotating off-season program for strength athletes—build power, avoid burnout, and coach yourself. Smarter training, better results!
Josh Hezza
Feb 88 min read
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The Bulgarian Approach to Weightlifting and Why You Shouldn’t F*ing Do It for Powerlifting and Strongman Programming
The Bulgarian Method pushed athletes to max out daily, relying on PEDs and extreme selection. Unsustainable for most lifters—train smarter!
Josh Hezza
Feb 716 min read
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Not Just for Show: How to Actually Train Your Abs for Strength & Performance
Abs aren’t just for looks—they’re the foundation of strength. Train them with bracing, overload & stability, not endless crunches
Josh Hezza
Feb 79 min read
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You're (Probably) Not Made of Glass: Strengthening the Lower Back
Your lower back isn’t fragile—it needs strength, not fear. Learn how smart training builds resilience, prevents injury, and boosts performan
Josh Hezza
Feb 613 min read
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Max Effort Exercise Selection 2.0: Strongman & Powerlifting Applications
Max Effort training is key for powerlifters & strongman. Learn optimal exercise selection, rotation & adaptations for strength gains!
Josh Hezza
Feb 34 min read
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Alternative Rep Schemes for Dynamic Effort Upper Work - The 2025 Update
Explore alternative Dynamic Effort rep schemes, proven coaching insights since 2019, and unlock explosive power with JH Elite Performance!
Josh Hezza
Feb 14 min read
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Going to War with the Straight Bar Back Squat
Overuse of the straight bar in squats leads to joint stress & limited gains. Specialty bars & box squats build strength, longevity, & perfor
Josh Hezza
Jan 306 min read
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Mastering Overhead Press Variations for Strongman and Powerlifting Success
Boost overhead strength with 12 key variations for strongman & powerlifting. Improve pressing power, stability & mechanics in a Conjugate se
Josh Hezza
Jan 306 min read
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The Importance of Triceps Training for Powerlifting and Strongman
Triceps are key for powerlifting & Strongman success, vital for lockout strength, stability, and injury prevention. Build strong triceps tod
Josh Hezza
Jan 2911 min read
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Injury Prevention Strategies for Strength Athletes
Injury prevention is key for strength athletes. Explore strategies for warm-ups, mobility, stability, and recovery to optimise performance a
Josh Hezza
Jan 287 min read
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Surprising and Alternative Assistance & Accessory Exercises for Stone Loading
Master stone loading with unique assistance exercises! Build explosive power, grip strength, and stability to dominate in strongman competit
Josh Hezza
Jan 278 min read
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Analysing my 2019 Training Log: Max Effort and Dynamic Effort Choices
A deep dive into my 2019 training log—max effort & dynamic effort choices, injury setbacks, and lessons on adaptability in Conjugate trainin
Josh Hezza
Jan 237 min read
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The Efficacy of Powerlifting for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Management
Powerlifting, especially using the adaptable Conjugate Method, can improve strength, stability, and quality of life for individuals with EDS
Josh Hezza
Jan 2119 min read
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