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Coach Phil Stevens is an accomplished strength athlete with considerable experience in both powerlifting and strongman competition. Phil is the 2007 APA World Champion in the 242-pound class (total). He currently holds the APF 275-pound class raw National bench, squat, deadlift, and total records. Phil’s marquis lift was his 700-pound raw deadlift, performed on February 14, 2009 in Phoenix, Arizona.

Phil has been ranked in the “Top 10” in the deadlift Nationally across all powerlifting federations, and in addition to his coaching duties at Staley Training Systems, he also serves as the Arizona State Chair for the North American Highlander Association, as well as the founder of Lift For Hope, an annual strength-competition with proceeds donated to Charity (www.Lift4Hope.org).

 

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NEW! Prowler Performance Protocol
By Phil Stevens

I constructed the prowler performance protocol after months of experimenting with the prowler to develop the most beneficial system for myself and clients where performance, HARD quality work, and progression are the goals and measuring tools

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Got Essential
By Phil Stevens

I have had a lot of conversations of late that has led to a discussion on Essential Amino Acids and Essential Fatty Acids....

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Fibromangina - A Mandemic...
By Phil Stevens

Ok, you're pretty much just going to have to go watch the video for this one...

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Being a Salty Dog Aint All Bad
By Phil Stevens

Another of my client's blood results brought this topic up for me again. A topic I seem to face quite often enough I thought I might write something about it...

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No Such Thing As a Bad Question - Part 6
By Phil Stevens

It’s never dull when you take to answering hundreds of emails and phone calls from people all over the globe. Its that time again, Time for me to share some true gems of knowledge and some real wieners.

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Real vs Relative
By Phil Stevens

I often find myself thinking on the subject of strength, and of course the whole relative strength concept, or more so fallacy (fallacy in My Opinion, and remember my opinion is one that’s has seen me as heavy as 320 and light as 165 at 6’1” so it’s pretty damn diverse where I have been) comes to mind.

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I Wish I Was Out Of My Mind!
By Phil Stevens

No, I really do. Ever since I missed what should have been an easy deadlift in my meet its been running through my head again and again. How? why? Likely mostly due to the fact I have not missed a DL PR in competition in over 4 years, so of course Im going to over analyze it and figure out what went wrong?

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Lift For Hope 2010
By Phil Stevens

Hey all. I am happy to announce my planning for Lift For Hope 2010 will kick off hardcore this week. I have some exciting news this year including a revamped website and a whole new avenue for the money raised.

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Talking Shop With Phil...Lower Back Angle
By Phil Stevens

In this video article, Phil talks about how proper lower back angle and keeping a high chest are CRITICAL for proper lifting form in squats, deadlifts and many other exercises...

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This Week at the Bed & Barbell - Jan 28th - 2010
By Phil Stevens

Get the full video update on this weeks goings-on at the Bed & Barbell!...weightlifting, PR's, education, and fun!

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How To Structure a Training Program
By Phil Stevens

I had an interesting question on setting up a class. It was targeted at aerobic training with groups (not my first choice or expertise) but I was able to give some great fundamental info that I feel anyone can use for any structured training, be it with individual or group clients, and thought I would share it with you all.

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Make FUN Your Resolution For 2010
By Phil Stevens

As the old saying goes; All work and no play makes Phil unhappy, injured, unmotivated and downright discombobulated. Make 2010 the year you make a pact to above all bring fun back into your life, back into your training and nutrition. Fun or more so the lack of effects your life as it pertains to training in more ways then you know.

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