Training

Top 7 Articles of August


Written by

At Juggernaut we strive to bring you the highest quality content from athletes and coaches who are currently in the trenches, training hard and dominating at the highest levels. In case you missed some articles this month, we’ve got you covered with some of our favorites from the month of August!

1. Which Diet is Right for You? by Molly Galbraith

Molly gives you an unbiased overview and breakdown of some of the pros, cons and key aspects of 7 of the most popular diets being utilized today!

2. The Not-So-Evils of High Rep Weightlifting by Jacob Tsypkin

With the popularization of CrossFit, there has been great debate about the merits and safety of using the Olympic lifts and their variations for high repetitions. Jacob weighs in with his thoughts in this controversial response to an article written by Mark Rippetoe.

3. Strength Doesn’t Care by Mike Tuchscherer

Mike Tuchscherer, one of the World’s premier coaches and lifters (and a speaker/coach at the upcoming Become Unstoppable Seminar), gives it to you straight in this one, telling you that your strength goals don’t care about your excuses. A very motivational read.

4. Lumbar Spine Rehab-Part 1 by Dr. Jason Reynolds

Lower back pain and injuries are nearly epidemic in America today (and even more so in strength sports). Jason Reynolds, personal doctor to Chad Wesley Smith, discusses the mechanism and evaluation of Chad’s 2 herniated discus suffered in late May.

5. Three Great Supplements for Every Strength Athlete by Josh Thigpen

It’s well know that there is a lot of BS being sold in the supplement industry. Josh Thigpen gives you a straight forward guide to what you really need to be taking.

6. Dan Green on Knees In the Squat 

Dan Green’s article West of Westside caused a lot of people to get their squat briefs in a bunch, but one point he discussed that went misunderstood was his promotion of an inward knee motion during the squat. In this video, Dan demonstrates this technique and how it can benefit you.

7. How I Got Here: A Reflection On My Journey from Beginner to Advanced by Chad Wesley Smith

It is important to understand the evolution of training undergone by elite athletes like those on TeamJTS. In this article, Chad takes you back to the start of his training career and reflects on every stage from high school, through his ascent in strength sports.

You may also like

Top 10 Juggernaut Articles of August
Training

Top 10 Juggernaut Articles of August

1.  Obviously the best way to get your squat up is to squat more - but these are the best of the rest; these are …

The Greatest Squat Article Ever!
Powerlifting

The Greatest Squat Article Ever!

The squat is the king of lifts and Team Juggernaut is home to the kings of squatting. The authors of this article have raw squatted …

Back to the Future
Training

Back to the Future

Well it’s the last day of 2012 so I’m feeling all nostalgic and reflective. The past 365 days have been filled with excitement, stress and …

A Decade on Westside
Powerlifting

A Decade on Westside

I've felt like I've needed to write this article for a long time. One thing is for certain:  the Westside Method has been under fire since …

The Top 7 Articles of July
Training

The Top 7 Articles of July

Another month has come and gone, along with another month's worth of articles to help take your strength to the next level.  Here are the …

Top 8 of November
Fitness

Top 8 of November

In case you missed them, here are 8 of our best articles from November... 1. Supple Leopard vs The World by Dr. Quinn Henoch Knees out in the …

Goal-Setting: The First Step to Success
Fitness

Goal-Setting: The First Step to Success

Goal-setting is the first step in creating your success. Everyone, even kids, dream of what it would be like to be at the top of his/her profession: …

Juggernaut’s Top 50 Articles
Powerlifting

Juggernaut’s Top 50 Articles

Some of our best articles of all-time