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I am a strength coach, personal trainer, writer, commentator and competitive strongman.
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DEMYSTIFYING STRENGTH TRAINING: Are They Supercompensating for Something?
Strength training isn’t complicated—people just want you to think it is. Cut through the jargon, lift heavy, and train smart.
Josh Hezza
6 days ago14 min read
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Injury Risk and Prevention in Strongman Training and Competition: A Review of the Literature and Practical Applications
Strongman training has inherent injury risks, but structured programming, proper technique, warm-ups, and recovery can minimize them. Stay s
Josh Hezza
Mar 38 min read
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‘Is that Not a bit cringe?’ Why Most Strength Coaches are Sh*t at Social Media (And How to Fix It)
Most strength coaches fail on social media by chasing likes from other coaches instead of attracting clients. Fix it by posting with purpose
Josh Hezza
Feb 245 min read
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Strength Without Weakness: Identifying and Fixing Your Biggest Lifting Limitations
Fix weak points in powerlifting & strongman with targeted training, mobility, recovery, & mindset. Train smarter, not just harder. 💪
Josh Hezza
Feb 198 min read
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The Unbreakable Athlete: Why the Best Lifters Are Built, Not Born
"Elite lifters aren’t just born—they’re built. Smart training, structured recovery, and longevity-first strategies create unbreakable athlet
Josh Hezza
Feb 1616 min read
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Dinosaur Training: The Lost Art of Brutal Strength & What Today’s Strongmen Are Missing
Dinosaur Training isn’t just old-school—it’s essential. Odd objects, brutal grip work & real-world strength. Stop lifting pretty, lift heavy
Josh Hezza
Feb 156 min read
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Struggling to Get Stronger? Here’s the Fix: Stop Wasting Time & Follow a Training Plan That Actually Works
🚀 Stop second-guessing your training. Get brutally strong with structured, proven programmes for strongman & powerlifting. #StrengthTrainin
Josh Hezza
Feb 115 min read
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Bulletproof Biceps for Strongman & Strength Athletes: Injury Prevention & Arm Training That Actually Matters
💪 Avoid bicep tears in strongman! Train smart with grip choices, tendon work & direct arm training for strength & longevity. #StrengthTrain
Josh Hezza
Feb 105 min read
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The Super Simple Off-Season DIY Program You'll Wish You'd Known About Years Ago
A 3-day rotating off-season program for strength athletes—build power, avoid burnout, and coach yourself. Smarter training, better results!
Josh Hezza
Feb 88 min read
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The Number 1 Coaching Red Flag (Okay, It’s Not, But It’s Not Good)
Coaching red flag 🚩: If your coach can’t explain why every exercise is in your programme, they’re either guessing or a programming rat. 🐀
Josh Hezza
Feb 55 min read
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Max Effort Exercise Selection 2.0: Strongman & Powerlifting Applications
Max Effort training is key for powerlifters & strongman. Learn optimal exercise selection, rotation & adaptations for strength gains!
Josh Hezza
Feb 34 min read
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The Importance of Triceps Training for Powerlifting and Strongman
Triceps are key for powerlifting & Strongman success, vital for lockout strength, stability, and injury prevention. Build strong triceps tod
Josh Hezza
Jan 2911 min read
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Surprising and Alternative Assistance & Accessory Exercises for Stone Loading
Master stone loading with unique assistance exercises! Build explosive power, grip strength, and stability to dominate in strongman competit
Josh Hezza
Jan 278 min read
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Lower Body Mobilisation for Squat Performance
Focusing on mobility, this article emphasises the importance of joint preparation and flexibility for optimal squat mechanics...
Josh Hezza
Jan 165 min read
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Building the Squat for Strongman and Powerlifting: A Comprehensive Guide
Master the squat for strongman & powerlifting with key variations, specialty bars, and programming insights for strength & performance.
Josh Hezza
Jan 148 min read
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Why Strongman Competitors Should Bench Press: Unlocking Upper Body Strength for Overhead Success
Strongman athletes need to bench press! It builds pressing power, stability & mass for better overhead strength. Don’t neglect it! #Strongma
Josh Hezza
Jan 137 min read
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Building the Deadlift without Deadlifting - Part 2 - The Programs
Build a stronger deadlift without deadlifting! Two programs—Conjugate & Linear—target key muscles for strength & power. #Conjugate #Strength
Josh Hezza
Jan 126 min read
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Building the Deadlift without Deadlifting - Part 1
Build your deadlift without deadlifting—use smart variations & targeted muscle work to break plateaus & stay injury-free. #Conjugate
Josh Hezza
Nov 1, 202410 min read
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A Discussion of The Dynamic Effort Method (very briefly) & Exercise Selection
Dynamic Effort training develops speed, force production, and perfects form. Learn how to optimise DE days for powerlifting & strongman.
Josh Hezza
Aug 28, 20244 min read
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