Keep Moving Forward We are all experiencing an unprecedented time. When dealing with an ordeal of this magnitude it is very normal to feel a w...

by Joel Sward It was a hot and humid July day in 1987. I had just graduated from high school and soon would head off to the University of North Da...

by Joel Sward On July 6, 2004 I injured my back during training. The injury was bad enough to warrant a trip to the doctor, who I normally avoid...

I was looking through one of the major muscle magazines the other day and I came across an article that really sparked my attention. The basic summ...

In 2004 I competed in The Snowman Strength Challenge in Urbana, IL. There where 5 events, but the highlight of my day was when I tied for 1st place in...

Just keep pulling! When I first started lifting weights I fell in love with the squat. The squat became my main lift and I really did not do too many...

There is nothing that gets the adrenaline going like a intense deadlift session. Train Hard! - Joel...

Power Cleans Today. I am working hard and it is coming along little by little. I will keep grinding and I encourage you to do the same....