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Busting Strength Plateaus with the Second Level of Home Gym Purchases
In the event you decide your children's college prospects aren't that great anyway, purchasing this luxury item opens an entire new world of options that can help you push beyond your current levels of strength.

Jordan Van Dyk
May 194 min read
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Powerlifting Meets - What To Expect
Occasionally, a trainee will be so bitten by the Iron bug that they will decide to dip their toe into the world of competition.

Jordan Van Dyk
May 15, 20244 min read
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The Simple Way I Cut My Screen Time In Half
At the risk of sounding like one of those "I cut my screen time in half by using this one simple trick!!" clickbait thumbnails, the path to

Jordan Van Dyk
Apr 24, 20242 min read
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Friday Five: The Best (Essential) Gym Bag Accessories
It is rare that anything you put on your body can be called essential, but there are a few gym accessories that will support your...

Jordan Van Dyk
Apr 12, 20243 min read
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Master The Bench Press: Top 5 Cues
The Bench Press seems to be every beginner's favorite exercise. It even has its own holiday, International Bench Press Day that people...

Jordan Van Dyk
Apr 5, 20242 min read
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Owning a Home Gym: A Cost-Benefit Analysis
This article was updated from it's original version on March 21, 2025 Investing in a home gym was one of the best decisions I've ever...

Jordan Van Dyk
Apr 3, 20244 min read
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Master the Deadlift: Top 5 Cues
The Deadlift is hard. I hope this makes it easier! "Push the Floor Away" This cue reminds lifters that the legs are as involved in the...

Jordan Van Dyk
Mar 29, 20241 min read
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Master the Squat: Top 5 Cues
The master cues of the squat- the KING of all muscle building exercises! How do you perform the best squat possible? Try these cues!...

Jordan Van Dyk
Mar 27, 20242 min read
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You probably need fractional plates
The first thing I find myself recommending people purchase when working with me is a tripod to hold their phone. The next piece of...

Jordan Van Dyk
Mar 27, 20242 min read
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Olympic Lifting Shoes are Worth the Money
Olympic lifting shoes are a type of specialized footwear designed for use in the sport of weightlifting, and is used by powerlifters as...

Jordan Van Dyk
Mar 26, 20241 min read
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