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Practical, evidence-informed articles on strength training, program design, and coaching from the coaches at Ideal Strength & Performance.
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Four articles that show how we think about training.
The Complete Guide to Mastering the Deadlift: Learn, Load, Lift
A step-by-step system for learning, loading, and progressing the deadlift.
Ultimate Guide to Effective Personal Training Program Design
How to build personal training programs that work.
7 Myths Keeping Desk Workers Stiff, Sore, and Stuck
Common myths about desk-job stiffness, and a 15-minute approach that actually works.
Interpreting the Ideal Strength Standards
How to read the Ideal Strength Standards and see where to focus next.
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Start 2026 Strong: Personalized Strength Plan for Beginners
Introduction A new year can feel like a clean notebook. The first page... -
Training With Clarity: Aligning Your Workouts With Who You Want to Be
Most training failures aren't motivation problems—they're misalignment problems. Your body can't optimize... -
The Complete Guide to Mastering the Deadlift: Learn, Load, Lift
The deadlift is one of the most powerful exercises you can do—but... -
7 Myths Keeping Desk Workers Stiff, Sore, and Stuck (And the 15-Minute Solution That Actually Works)
You're doing everything "right." You hit the gym 4-5 times a week. You... -
Returning to Training After Injury
Injuries are an unfortunate reality of any active lifestyle, and they can... -
Why Your Shoulders Stay Tight (Even After Stretching): The Missing Piece for Desk Workers
You stretch your shoulders every day. Maybe you roll them back between...
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