General Training

RTS for Bodybuilding Mike Tuchsherer Bodybuilders and Powerlifters have not historically gotten along very well. Although the relationship strai...

Mental Cues for the SquatBy Mike TuchschererI’m a very cognitive person. I think through everything – even when I lift I like to stay very mentally...

Gauging RPEBy Bob Wanamaker"How does an athlete know what an RPE of 8 feels like?" Which is the same as the question "How does an athlete know when...

First Meet: Getting Ready for your Openerby Eduardo ChileCongratulations, you have taken the first step in becoming a powerlifter and want to compe...

AMRAPS in TrainingBy Bryce LewisThe AMRAP or AMAP set is a training concept meaning simply to perform as many reps as possible with a given trainin...

Treat the Issues, Not the TissuesBy Dr. Rori Alter, PT, DPTIn a world that’s becoming more digitalized by the minute, it makes sense that informat...

Gym Toys for Powerlifters By Mark Robb In the previous article, we discussed equipment used in raw (classic) competition, namely a belt and shoe...

To Belt, Or Not To Belt: An Equipment Primer for Raw LiftersBy Mark RobbWhen should you use a belt? This, and many other equipment questions, keep ...

The Driving AnalogyBy Mike TuchschererI’m going to use a little different analogy to describe what RTS does for you.Think of your strength like a p...

Benching from the BottomBy Mike TuchschererIf you’re a raw lifter, odds are that you have much more trouble with the bottom of your bench than any ...

 Accelerate Your Technical MasteryBy Bryce LewisAthletes often ask me how to fix their squat, deadlift, or bench press, and TSA is actively involve...