Method & Thoughts
How I train. Why I train this way.
What is Powerbuilding?
My version of Powerbuilding draws from Aristotle’s Golden Mean — the best approach lies between two extremes. Competitive powerlifting and professional bodybuilding each push one dimension to its limit. The research, protocols, and strategies developed at those extremes hold real, practical knowledge.
I take the usable lessons from both disciplines and apply them to the middle — where most people actually train. The result is programming that builds real strength without sacrificing how you look and move. Informed by the extremes, built for the middle.
Why It Works for Everyone
Powerbuilding isn’t just for competitive athletes. The principles scale to any experience level. Whether you’re a beginner learning foundational movement patterns or an experienced lifter optimizing for new PRs, the methodology adapts to meet you where you are.
The key is structured progression. Every phase builds on the last, every session has a purpose, and your data tells the story of what’s working.
Periodization
Your program follows periodized training cycles — planned phases that vary intensity, volume, and exercise selection over time. But unlike rigid programs that ignore how you actually feel, every session accounts for your daily readiness. Fatigue, stress, sleep, nutrition — it all factors into what we do that day.
You’re not a machine. I adjust within each training block based on how you show up — but there’s always a productive, effective option. The structure holds, the details adapt. That’s how sustainable progress works.
Data-Driven Training
Every rep is tracked. Every session is logged. Your strength gains, training volume, and key metrics are recorded over time — and a client-facing dashboard is on the way. You don’t just feel stronger — you can see it in the numbers.
This isn’t about obsessing over data. It’s about knowing whether your program is working and adjusting when it isn’t. Good coaching requires good information.
Want to train this way?
Reach out to inquire about training. I’ll take it from there.
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