What are you training goals? This question is easily the most important question you need to address before you jump into any kind of training program. Setting up goals for training is not a quick or easy process but it is so important for making … [Read more...]
Weightlifting Wednesday: Considerations in Deficit Work
The usage of a deficit when working deficiencies in the lifts has been a long used method of training for multiple reasons. We discuss a couple of those reasons briefly in the video but specifically consider one tendency to be careful of when using … [Read more...]
Spicy Pumpkin Chicken Chilli
Oh, the weather outside is frightful, but the fire is so delightful, and since it’s not Christmas yet…. let the pumpkin reign! Alright everyone, we are in the weird limbo between Halloween and Thanksgiving where half the population is blasting … [Read more...]
Hypertrophy Work for Olympic Weightlifter
There’s a great debate in the strength world on the necessity and utilization of hypertrophy work for the competitive athlete. Most programs and strength and conditioning professionals understand it’s necessity for sports performance, injury … [Read more...]
Power and Grace Radio | Open Edition: 18.5
This week, Spencer and J.J. talk about 18.5 and the overall standing including surprises in the regions, opinion on the Open overall, and a look forward in to the Games season. As always, we're on iTunes, Google Play, and Stitcher under Power and … [Read more...]
Power and Grace Radio | Episode 38: Masters, Firefighters, and More
In this edition of Power and Grace Radio, J.J. talks with Phil Kniep and Austin Kemink about coaching and training as a masters, fitness and health in fire departments, and more from the 2018 Power and Grace Fall Training Camp. As always you can find … [Read more...]
Power and Grace Radio | Open Edition: 18.4
This week, Spencer and J.J. talk about 18.4 including the new standard, the leaderboard standings, and some nerd stuff As always, we're on iTunes, Google Play, and Stitcher under Power and Grace Radio! … [Read more...]
“Essential” Weightlifting Gear
We all know that guy who strolls into the gym with the giant Mary Poppins gym bag. He’s got it all: the multiple jars of ‘who knows what’ pre/intra/post workout, the wraps, the belts, lucky socks, magic thumb tape, and the latest electric foam … [Read more...]
Power and Grace Radio | Open Edition: 18.3
This week, Spencer and J.J. talk about 18.3 including the workout behind the workout, our favorite performances, and one very dark prediction. Enjoy! As always, we're on iTunes, Google Play, and Stitcher under Power and Grace Radio! … [Read more...]
Weightlifting Wednesday: Why should the bar move back off the floor?
This week we take a look at a classic case of the bar moving forward off the floor. Often times we know the bar should move back toward us but we don’t know why. Take a look below to see a couple reasons why the bar should move back initially. … [Read more...]
Power and Grace Radio | Open Edition: 18.2
This week, Spencer and J.J. talk about 18.2 including the fast times, a leaderboard update, and notable performances. Enjoy! As always, we're on iTunes, Google Play, and Stitcher under Power and Grace Radio! … [Read more...]
5 Ingredient Everything Bagels
Recipe adapted from skinnytaste.com, you can find the original recipe here. Trader Joe’s everything bagel seasoning is our favorite, so we added that (and eliminated the salt since this seasoning already has salt). Whole wheat flour worked great! … [Read more...]
Power and Grace Radio | Episode 37: Programming & Starting a Weightlifting Program
In this edition of Power and Grace Radio, J.J. and Spencer talk discuss recent events in weightlifting, how to start a club, and how to program for different demographics. As always you can find this episode on iTunes, Google Play, and Stitcher! … [Read more...]
Why You Should Sign Up For Your First Weightlifting Meet
Stepping out on the platform in competition for the first time can be seriously intimidating, and for many people far out of their comfort zones, so why take the jump and go for it? You don’t have to be a specific caliber of athlete to sign up for … [Read more...]
Change to Endurance/Engine Room Programming
Beginning the week of March 26, 2018 the and free programming for the Endurance/Engine Room will end. Programming will still be available through Wodfollow programming by Power and Grace Performance. However, the specific "Endurance" track will cease … [Read more...]