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Murph reviews the most common powerlifting specialty bars in our Car (Bar) Show.
Specialty Bar Car Show Episode 1
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Episode 2 of the Get Strong VLog: What to do when you are unwilling or unable to get to the gym
The TPS Method team:
CJ Murphy
Matt Buckingham
Russ Smith
Candace Puopolo
Answer a question from a member about what to do when you are unwilling or unable to get to the gym.
for some good answers...
TPS Method.com Get Strong Q&A January 15, 2019 Episode 2
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OK, so you joined the site and are ready to start training.
You look over the program and the sets and reps for each exercise are listed, but what about the warmups for the main lifts?
Where are they?
They are up to you, and this article will show you Two Easy Methods for Choosing Warmup Set...
Warmup Sets Demystified
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Episode 1 of the Get Strong VLog.
The TPS Method team:
CJ Murphy
Matt Buckingham
Russ Smith
Candace Puopolo
Answer questions from members such as "What do I do if I don't have a Glute Ham Raise", My shoulder is injured, what do I do: and more.
December 31, 2018
TPS Method.com Get Strong Q&A December 31, 2018 Episode 1
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The Kraken Files: January 2019—Let’s Just Cut the Shit and Lift
In this month's The Kraken Files, Steph addresses a topic that bugs a lot of people, and drives others this month.
Give it a read and see where you stand.
This month’s column actually came to me after talking with a friend, and soon after that,...
Let’s Just Cut the Shit and Lift
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This month Steph has some excellent advice and explanations on when to skip training.
It’s a topic not touched on a lot, and she does an awesome job giving you some advice to be heeded.
This month I thought I would delve a bit into the issue of deciding when NOT to train, whether it be...
The Kraken Files: December 2018: To Train or Not to Train
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How to maximize results and minimize wasted time and health risks
Welcome back to another article on how to get the best results from your TPSMethod.com membership.
Today we are talking about you, your performance, your success and your phone.
Your phone is an amazing piece of technology and it can be used for many positive things,...
The Pros and Cons of Using Your Phone in the Gym
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Welcome to the TPSmethod.com.
In our programs we use a blend of RPE and percentage based training in order to give you maximum results.
Why do we do it this way?
Simple.
As the programs are written for a variety of people and not for an individual, we need to account for different personality types, or traits.
Some people...
What is RPE and how do you use it?
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Welcome to the TPSMethod.com.
I am sure you have a lot of questions on how to use the site and the programs to get the best results!
Don’t worry, we’ve got your back.
This article will give you some insight into how to use our site and the programs.
We have two primary types of memberships as you...
TPSMethod.com Program Guidance
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So.
Some of you may have been watching as I prepped with a 4-5 month mild cut, 6 month bulk, then a 4-5 month cut into my first physique show.
In fact, it was my first foray into aesthetic competition EVER, as for years I just lifted, then spent 5 years being a fluffy moose of...
The Kraken Files: Doing an Aesthetic Show
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Advanced Belt Squat Variations
Hi everyone, Russ here with some cool new exercises to make you stronger by using the EliteFTS Belt Squat.
Using the belt squat machine is a great tool to build you lower body.
Here are 3 advanced belt squat variations that will work your legs while building your torso and shoulders as well.
I...
The Moustache Files- September 2015 Advanced Belt Squat Variations
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This month we are going to review the use of one of the single best and most versatile conditioning tools on earth, The Prowler.
Prowlers are push sleds that can be used for building massive strength, giving you unstoppable conditioning and performance and making you puke feel pukey afterwards.
Catch the Prowler Flu.
Watch the video below.
Buy...
The Moustache Files June 2015-Prowler Basics
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I am always shooting video and I am sharing some of our training footage with you this month.
First up is Coach Adam Pine crushing a 710 deadlift.
Next is Coach Phil coming back form a hip injury and killing 405 in the squat.
Big Electric, Coach Owen Church is accepting a Prowler Challenge here.
I (Russ) am...
The Moustache Files-May 2015-Watch the TPS Coaches Train
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Our March 2015 installment of the Moustache Files has Russ interviewing TPS lifter Carlos Moran.
Carlos has been with us for about 8 years and we have watched him grow from a green newjack to a lifter currently ranked #2 in the world in the 198 division.
Carlos just competed at the Raw Unity Powerlifting Meet...
The Moustache Files March 2015-Interview with Carlos Moran
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I think it is time for Russ to get his own t.v. show.
Seriously, he is writing, filming, producing and starring in all of these video interviews and he is getting good.
He’s kind of like Dick Cavett with a moustache.
This month Russ is bringing us a two part interview with two of our members, Ana...
The Moustache Files-February 2015 Spartan Race Inteviews
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Russ is really getting good at interviewing and it seems he isn’t writing anymore.
That’s ok because at TPS we have tons of interesting members and great lifters to interview.
This month Russ interviews our straight from Ukraine raw powerlifting sensation Rostyslav Kharchenko.
Rosty trains with Mark and his crew and is a raw powerlifter.
This is a...
The Moustache Files January 2015- Interview with Rostyslav Kharchenko
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Russ needs his own cable access show he is getting so good at theses interviews.
What should we call it?
The Moustache Files obviously.
This month he is speaking with Cam Helffrich and Alex Fisher about their recent Weightlifting contest, training and more.
Watch the interview below.
Watch their lifting here.
Russ Smith C.F.T.
The Moustache Files December 2014-Interview with Cam Helffrich and Alex Fisher
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Russ is loving his new Galaxy Note so much he forgot how to type.
He is all about the video now.
Checkout his latest installment on sled dragging.
It’s killer.
by Russ Smith
The Moustache Files October 2014-Sled Dragging
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The views expressed here are entirely from Russ's moustache. We don't know yet if it is an evil moustache or a good one. We do know that it has a mind of its own and it's AWESOME and not creepy like some moustaches. Read on for some interesting viewpoints.
Bamboo Bar Overhead Carry
Russ had no...
The Moustache Files: Bamboo Bar Overhead Carries
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Member Spotlight July 2014- Nick Cambi- Strongman
Hi Nick! Thanks for taking the time for this interview. When did you start lifting?
I started lifting consistently when I was a sophomore in High school out of necessity for Football and Wrestling. I started Strongman about 2 years ago and Olympic lifting about a year and...
The Moustache Files July 2014-Interview with Nick Cambi-Strongman
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As you may know, Russ trashed his ankle practicing back flips a few weeks ago. He will regale you with the story of his injury and how he plans to come back this month.
Climb or Crawl - Ankle Rehabilitation Week 1
Last week I dislocated my ankle doing backflips at Sky Zone in Everett Ma....
The Moustache Files June 2014-Climb or Crawl-Ankle Rehabilitation?
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2012 USAPL Women’s 198lb National Champion, 2013 USAPL Raw Women’s 84kg Open and Junior National Champion, 2014 IPF-USA Raw World Junior Team Member
Tell us a little about yourself. How long have you been powerlifting?
I’ve been powerlifting for 2 years. I started at A&M after a member of the A&M powerlifting team saw me lifting...
Moustache Files: Interview with Mikelina Belaineh
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TPS interviews 2015 Arnold Amateur Strongman Competitors Nick Cambi & Brittany Diamond
TPS’s favorite t.v. personality, Coach Russ Smith is coming at you this month straight from the state of the art TPS production facility on the 2nd floor with an interview you will not want to miss.
Nicki “Catz” Cambi and Brittany “B-Dimez” Diamond of...
The Moustache Files April 2015-Interview with Nick Cambi and Brittany Diamond
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Buy American. That is something we hear all the time but how many of you do this as much as you can? It is a small thing that we can do to strengthen our economy and out Americans to work. This month we are featuring a product that was made because the owner went...
Made in America: Lee Bruns Clothing
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I write this article each month to let you know about ways to keep our economy strong. One of the easiest ways is to buy products that are made in the U.S.A. and an even better way so to buy stuff made locally. I usually feature one product each month, but not this one....
Made in America: Costco
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The views expressed here are entirely from Russ's moustache. We don't know yet if it is an evil moustache or a good one. We do know that it has a mind of its own and it's AWESOME and not creepy like some moustaches. Read on for some interesting viewpoints.
Interview with Frankie Puopolo
Interview with Powerlifter Frankie Puopolo
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Every once and a while a challenge is issued at TPS. This one is brought to us by the "Cookie Monster" himself Eric Dawson!
General Rules:
Snatch Grip Deadlifts off 8" Blocks
Weight:405 pounds
Hands must grip outside the rings and must remain on the bar at all times
Lifts are done raw, with or without a belt
You must...
Snatch-Grip Deadlifts
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The 531 Training Group is going strong here at TPS.
531 is a simple strength training system developed by Jim Wendler. This program is focused on developing a person’s strength through a combination of big lifts, specific assistance exercises and conditioning.
Here is how the camp is formatted. All classes are held at 8:30 PM...
531 Camp: Jim Wendler-approved
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Note: Cutting is a bodybuilding term for dieting down to ridiculously low bodyfat levels.
This is part two of an as-yet-undetermined-length series on everything that had to do with my first physique show, which I did June 9th. I covered general cutting/diet for the show last month, and this month I am going to address...
The Kraken Files: August 2018
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Strong and Sexy is our monthly feature from Molly Galbraith of Girls Gone Strong and it features questions from readers of the TPS newsletter. Molly will answer at least one question each month on topics geared towards our female readers. Ladies, get those questions ready and reply back to the newsletter with them.
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Strong and Sexy, January 2014 - How Do I Stick to My Diet Over the Holidays?
