Last month Jason F., Zbins (Murph’s note: What kind of name is Zbins and who gave him that name?) and I went down to the RPS Supreme Iron Warrior World Championships in Newark NJ for a little powerlifting weekend. We took the Challenger down to Dirty Jersey. On the way we stopped at Rein's Deli
“How does the pill affect females when it comes to fat loss and strength/powerlifting?” -Anonymous Dear Anonymous, First off, let me commend you for asking a great question! There are a lot of women who are curious about this subject, and yet there is not a lot of information available. Secondly, let me curse you
The Vincent Dizenzo Bench Seminar at TPS last month was a great success. If you don't know who Vincent Dizenzo is, you better check the record board! Vincent is a record setting Elitefts.com-sponsored bench press technician with many great lifts, including a 600lb RAW Press and a recent 1st place win with a 850lb multi-ply bench in
I love writing this column each month. I am VERY proud and grateful to have been lucky enough to be born in the greatest country in the world, a country where many people wish they were born. I am also proud to do my part to keep America strong. I do this by trying my hardest to
By Greg Robins The Biggest Mistake The biggest mistake I see people make, both beginners and advanced lifters alike, is working at 95% and above of what they're capable of too often. Why does it suck? 1. It sucks because it's not repeatable: Working at such a high intensity is too neurally demanding. In order
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. What guidance do you
Over the last year, I have competed in 4 meets: 3 full power and one Push/Pull. This was my first year as a competitive AM multi-ply power lifter. In summary: At my first meet, I hit a 600 Squat, 405 Bench, and a 550 Deadlift. This was at the June 2011 RPS Europa. At my
by Greg Robins The 3 Principles of BIG. Listen, I've been overweight, I've been skinny, I've seen all my abs, I've even been boy-band fit. Ya, I just said boy-band fit, not my brightest moment. Let's face it though; the best thing to be is big. From head to toe. Jeans don't fit you, and
It is time for the second installment of Made in America. I have been on a “buy American” kick for as long as I can remember. Lately, it has gotten worse/better. It seems like it is impossible to find something made in the greatest country on Earth. It is not impossible, it just takes work.
TPS is always striving to bring you the best in the fitness industry and this new feature entitled “Strong and Sexy: Nutrition and Training for Performance and Aesthetics” by Molly Galbraith is no exception. Molly herself I have known who Molly is for quite some time and I got the chance to meet here
