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The problem with RPE & RIR
Since I entered the strength training / performance industry over 30 years ago, things have changed quite a bit. One such change is the realization that it is better to train smart than hard. While pushing yourself to the limit each and every time you train makes sense in the mind of a hungry athlete, and it sure is fun, we realize now that throttling one’s self on the regular is neither good for performance nor for injury avoidance. Thanks to innovative coaches, technologica
Richard Ulm
5 hours ago4 min read


You should never train with pain. What?
I often hear “you should never train with pain”, usually by a chiro or a PT talking to athletes and coaches. I understand the logic of...
Richard Ulm
Jun 29, 20245 min read


FRC vs. DNS
To join the Athlete Enhancement email list and receive articles right when they come out, click here! Recently, I had the chance to take...
Richard Ulm
Jan 22, 202414 min read


Making the case for Kettlebell Swings
To join the Athlete Enhancement email list and receive articles right when they come out, click here! For the last 20 years, kettlebells...
Richard Ulm
Apr 10, 20236 min read
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