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When Lifting Becomes Dogma: Why Context and Coaching Matter More Than the Barbell

Brian Carroll — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 03:00:45 +0000

Let’s get something straight right from the start: almost every injury I see in the clinic starts with a squat or deadlift. Four out of five, easily. And most of those injuries? They don’t happen at max effort. They happen with submaximal weight — a pop, a twinge, a “something felt off” moment — and the lifter’s back is never the same again.

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Dear Lifting Dorks: Stop the Generic Advice

Brian Carroll — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 02:00:01 +0000

There’s something I need to say to all the so-called gurus out there—the closet physical therapy experts, the internet chiropractors, and the self-proclaimed barbell coaches who don’t know a barbell from a dumbbell.

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Bridging the Gap: Science vs. Experience in Strength Training

Brian Carroll — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 02:00:33 +0000

We’ve seen the rise of evidence-based training influencers like Jeff Nippard. His approach is clean, research-backed, and digestible, especially for beginners. His content brings much-needed structure to a space that was once dominated by “bro science” and chaos—the Boston Lloyd era, Team 5CC, and others who proudly lived and died by extremes.

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How I Connected with Dave Tate and Became a Sponsored Athlete at EliteFTS

Brian Carroll — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 19:00:34 +0000

In this video, I discuss how I first connected with Dave Tate and ultimately became a sponsored athlete at EliteFTS. My journey with EliteFTS began in 2009 when Dave announced that he was looking for new athletes to sponsor.

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Longevity In Strength Sports (LEARN FROM MY MISTAKES!)

Brian Carroll — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 21:00:41 +0000

One crucial aspect often overlooked by social media lifters is the importance of taking time off. That could mean no gym for weeks?! It's rarely appealing to post about lighter weights or a deload period.

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