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Technique deep dives and biomechanics breakdowns for serious lifters.
RPE vs Percentage-Based Training: Which Should You Use?
Percentage programming assumes your 1RM is stable. It's not. Here's where each system breaks down, and how to combine them so your training actually reflects what your body can do that day.
May 7, 2026 · 7 min read TechniqueWhy Your Deadlift Lockout Is Weak
Stalling at mid-thigh on heavy pulls is almost never a raw strength problem. Here's what's actually failing at lockout and the specific drills that fix each cause.
May 7, 2026 · 6 min read TrainingHow to Warm Up for a Heavy Squat
Most warm-ups are too long or too light. The goal is CNS activation, not fatigue. A specific warm-up pyramid, which mobility drills actually matter, and how to adjust for morning vs afternoon sessions.
May 7, 2026 · 6 min read TechniqueConventional vs Sumo Deadlift: How to Choose
They load different muscles, reward different anatomies, and suit different goals. Here's the mechanical breakdown and a practical framework for picking the right one for you.
May 7, 2026 · 7 min read TechniqueHow to Fix Knee Cave in the Squat
Knee cave isn't always a glute weakness problem. Here's how to figure out what's actually causing it — and the specific drills that fix each cause.
May 7, 2026 · 6 min read TechniqueHigh Bar vs Low Bar Squat: Which One Should You Be Doing?
They're not just two grip positions — they're mechanically different lifts. Here's what actually changes between them, how your anatomy affects which one works for you, and how to choose based on your goals.
May 7, 2026 · 7 min read TechniqueWhy Your Bench Press Is Hurting Your Shoulders
Bench press shoulder pain is almost always a technique problem, not a tissue problem. Bar path, elbow angle, and scapular setup — here's what's actually going wrong and how to fix it.
May 7, 2026 · 7 min read SetupHow to Film Your Lifts for Accurate Form Analysis
The wrong camera angle makes a form check useless. Camera height, distance, angle, clothing, lighting — the exact setup that gives you footage you can actually learn from.
May 7, 2026 · 5 min read TechniqueThe Deadlift Form Check Checklist
Most deadlift technique problems show up in the same four places. A frame-by-frame checklist for setup, the pull, lockout, and the four faults that kill heavy pulls.
May 7, 2026 · 7 min read TechniqueWhy Your Squat Breaks Down at the Sticking Point
The sticking point is where most technique falls apart — and most lifters don't know why until they see the video. Here's what's actually happening biomechanically, and three drills that fix it.
May 6, 2026 · 8 min read