07 Sep

Trip to Westside Barbell Part 1

Learn the takeaways from Brian's trip to Westside Barbell for "Bench Night," with the world's greatest equipped bench presser! ...

03 Sep

Why I lift In Gear

I don’t care what anybody says about equipped lifting, it is HARD. ...

Breathing and Bracing

Breathing and bracing mechanics, when applied correctly, can unlock an enormous amount of strength that could otherwise be left on the table....

Derek Wilcox: Strong(ish) Garagebell Chronicles: 10s and Battling Joint Dysplasia

On to a new training plan to make a run for another world record squat at the WPO Finals in November. I’m now into the 6 month training cycle to prepare for...

Derek Wilcox: Strong(ish) Garagebell Chronicles: The Day I Thought Squatting For 15s Broke My Neck

On to a new training plan to make a run for another world record squat at the WPO Finals in November.  Planning to do some weightlifting and highland games in the meantime to...