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My Name is Josh Hezza.
I am a strength coach, personal trainer, writer, commentator and competitive strongman.
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Form Follows Function: What Elite Sport Can Teach Us About Building the Body for Performance
Form follows function: build the body your sport demands, not what society expects. Train smart. Adapt. Compete on your terms.

Josh Hezza
Mar 2619 min read
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The Force–Velocity Curve: The Strength Secret No One Really Explains Properly
The Force–Velocity Curve isn’t just theory—it’s the roadmap to explosive, dominant strength. Most lifters don’t use it. You will

Josh Hezza
Mar 2518 min read
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From OG to 2.0: Why the New Conjugate Strongman Program is a Whole New Beast
Conjugate Strongman 2.0 is here—more weeks, smarter structure, and battle-tested upgrades. Stronger, sharper, better. 💪

Josh Hezza
Mar 252 min read
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9 Weeks to a Bigger Deadlift Without Deadlifting: The No-Pull Pulling Program
Build your deadlift without pulling a single rep. 9 weeks of Conjugate lower body training to boost strength, power & resilience.

Josh Hezza
Mar 245 min read
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The Second Session Secret: How 15–30 Minutes Can Transform Your Strength (Extra Workouts)
Extra workouts build recoverable volume, fix weak points, and train recovery itself. Simple, strategic, and still overlooked.

Josh Hezza
Mar 2417 min read
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Weak Hamstrings, Weak Pulls: Still Chasing the Wrong Muscles
Still stuck in your deadlift? It’s not your glutes—it’s your weak hamstrings. Train them like they matter. #WeakHamstringsWeakPulls

Josh Hezza
Mar 2320 min read
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Bad day? How about a Good Morning? Applications for Powerlifting and Strongman
Punishing but powerful—the good morning builds strength where it matters. Here’s why strongman and powerlifters can’t afford to skip it.

Josh Hezza
Mar 2219 min read
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Knowledge Is Power(lifting): Meet the Three New Mini-Guides That Will Actually Make You Stronger
Three no-BS Conjugate mini-guides to get stronger, peak better, and fix your weak points—without wasting your time or money.

Josh Hezza
Mar 213 min read
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The Max Effort Method: Why You Should Be Maxing Weekly
Max effort training isn’t dangerous—it’s superior. Weekly maxing optimizes strength, keeps progress constant, and beats periodized weakness.

Josh Hezza
Mar 2013 min read
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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
Mar 1914 min read
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Strength Is Built, Not Suffered – The Case for Training With Supports
Support gear isn’t weakness—it’s smart lifting. Sleeves, wraps & belts keep you strong, healthy & in the game longer. Train smart

Josh Hezza
Mar 1811 min read
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Perpetually Peaked, Permanently Weak: Why You’re Stuck in a Strength Rut
Peaking too often isn’t progress—it’s just maxing out. Build strength year-round, compete smart, and stop running in circles.

Josh Hezza
Mar 1713 min read
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Coaching, Mentoring & Programming: Find the Right Option for You
Find the perfect coaching, mentoring, or training program to hit your strength goals—tailored support, expert guidance, and proven results.

Josh Hezza
Mar 1513 min read
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The Warm-Up : Efficient, Effective, and Not an Hour Long
Warm up efficiently—prime strength, prevent injuries, and stop wasting time. Master the quickest, most effective warm-up strategies.

Josh Hezza
Mar 1514 min read
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It’s Not Just a Phase, Mom: General Physical Preparedness and Why Your Off-Season Isn’t a 'GPP Phase'
GPP isn’t an off-season phase—it’s a year-round foundation for strength, recovery, and injury prevention. Drop it, and you’ll break

Josh Hezza
Mar 147 min read
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Why Do People STILL Criticise the Conjugate Method? (And Why They’re Wrong)
Conjugate isn’t flawed—bad execution is. This article debunks myths, proves its raw lifting success, and shuts down outdated criticism

Josh Hezza
Mar 1317 min read
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Throwing Sandbags for Height: Strongman’s Ultimate Power Test
Master the sandbag throw for explosive power. Technique, programming, and alternatives—train smarter, throw higher. #Strongman

Josh Hezza
Mar 1210 min read
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The Lost Art of Lifting: Old-School Tips, Tricks, and Hard Truths Nobody Talks About Anymore
Old-school training wisdom that actually works—ditch the gimmicks, train smart, stay injury-free, and build real, lasting strength. 💀🔥

Josh Hezza
Mar 97 min read
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9-Week UKNS Strongman Prep Program: What Could Have Been
A 9-week strongman prep program using Conjugate principles to build max strength, speed & event readiness—without burnout or stagnation. 🚀

Josh Hezza
Mar 712 min read
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Mastering the Atlas Stones: A Complete Guide to Technique, Training, and Safety - Part 2
Master Atlas Stones with structured training! Conjugate, progressive overload, or comp peaking—find the best method for you. 🏋️♂️ #Strongm

Josh Hezza
Mar 616 min read
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