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Get a Grip: A Guide to Grip Work for Strongman and Powerlifting
Unlock your full potential with smart, actionable grip training that improves every lift and keeps your hands healthy for the long haul.

JHEPCxTJH
6 days ago17 min read


JHEPC Specialist Strength Coach Certification: The Best Value and Most Applicable Strength Coaching Course Available
The presale for the JHEPC Specialist Strength Coach Certification is live. Become the coach lifters trust to keep them progressing for years.

JHEPCxTJH
Jun 26 min read


The Reverse Hyper - The Ultimate Guide for Lifters Who Want a Stronger Back and a Healthier Spine (and not just an expensive gym table)
The Reverse Hyper: A misunderstood but powerful tool for building posterior chain strength, decompressing the spine, and enhancing recovery.

JHEPCxTJH
May 3119 min read


More Than a Spotter: The Unspoken Rules of Great Training Partners and Crews
Training partners aren’t spotters - they’re amplifiers. Build a crew, raise the standard, and stop lifting like you’re in it alone.

JHEPCxTJH
May 2215 min read


You Built That Physique on Sand: The Hidden Cost of Optimised, Low-Volume Training
Most low-volume training builds muscle but not durability. Without a foundation, your gains won't last. Train to sustain, not just to grow.

JHEPCxTJH
May 219 min read


3 Diet Plans to Take the Bulk Too Far
Bulking isn’t pretty — but it works. From jasmine rice to hot dogs, pick your plan, eat with intent, and scare the scale.

JHEPCxTJH
May 1911 min read


Row to Grow: The Row Variations Powerlifters and Strongman Athletes Actually Need
Rows aren't optional. Build your back, fix your lockout, and press stronger- 20 row variations every strength athlete should use.

JHEPCxTJH
May 1515 min read


Why You’re Still Not Strong - And What to Do About It Today
Still stuck and not getting stronger? Your program’s (part of) the problem. Here’s what to fix, how to train, and what to use to level up today.

JHEPCxTJH
May 106 min read


The Cult, the Carnage, the Chaos (and Pain): Jamie Lewis Revisited
Jamie Lewis didn’t write programs- he declared war. Chaos and Pain was a philosophy, not a plan. This is why it still matters.

JHEPCxTJH
May 514 min read


Sorry, I Can’t Max Today - My Program Says I’m Tired
Sorry, I Can’t Max Today - My Program Says I’m Tired Block Pacing Is for Bitches In October 2011, Andrey Malanichev flew to...

JHEPCxTJH
May 49 min read


So You Wanna Coach Yourself, Huh?
Self-coaching isn’t about winging it - it’s about structure, honesty, and owning your progress like a pro. Here’s how to do it.

JHEPCxTJH
May 319 min read


📈 Why You’re Getting Slower - And It’s Killing Your Lifts
Stronger doesn’t mean faster. If you’re not training bar speed, you’re just grinding - until the bar stops moving. Fix it before it’s too late.

JHEPCxTJH
May 117 min read


Aren't You Board of Your Bench Press Workouts?
Board presses aren't dead — they're misunderstood. Master range, overload, and confidence to build a stronger, longer-lasting bench.

JHEPCxTJH
Apr 2824 min read


🧱 What Lifters Actually Do When Shit Hits the Fan
What lifters actually do when peak week falls apart — injury hacks, comp-day chaos, stimulant stacks, and how to survive it.

JHEPCxTJH
Apr 2736 min read


How I Added >100kg to My Bench in One Year - And What I Learned from It
How I added over 100kg to my bench in one year using Conjugate - hard work, no hacks, just real structure, intent, and hard lessons.

JHEPCxTJH
Apr 2719 min read


Powerlifting vs Strongman: Why Your Peak Has to Match Your Sport
Powerlifting and strongman peaks aren't the same—your sport demands a tailored Conjugate approach. Peak smart, not generic.

JHEPCxTJH
Apr 268 min read


🧠Stop Programming Strength Like It’s 1983: Why Linear Periodisation Is Killing Your Progress
Still running 12-week linear programs from 1983? Rotate, wave, adapt — Conjugate builds strength that actually lasts in 2025.

JHEPCxTJH
Apr 2315 min read


Big Jim Williams: The Original King of Bench Press🥇 The Original Bench God
Jim Williams benched 675 raw in 1972 and was known as the The Scranton Superman in and out of the prison yard. Here's what lifters can still learn today.

JHEPCxTJH
Apr 2313 min read


Programming on 4 Hours of Sleep: A Guide for Parents, Night Shifters, and People With Sh*t Going On
Train hard—even on no sleep. Smart systems, not perfect conditions, keep you lifting when life is chaos. Conjugate wins again.

JHEPCxTJH
Apr 2217 min read


How Every Single Powerlifter Started Running a Bad Dietmar Wolf/Sheiko Clone Without Realising
Most powerlifters today are just running bad Sheiko/Dietmar clones with more volume and zero context. It’s time to evolve.

JHEPCxTJH
Apr 2117 min read
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