Strength 8 posts from the Persistence team
Strength Training in Seattle: A Beginner's Guide That Actually Works
The complete beginner's guide to strength training in Seattle. 5 lifts, 12-week template, real member numbers. From a CFL3 head coach in Belltown.
Why You Are Not Getting Stronger (and How to Fix It)
A diagnostic checklist for stalled strength progress. The 7 reasons lifters stop progressing, how to test for each, and what to fix first.
Bench Press Accessories That Actually Build the Lift
A CFL3 coach with an MS in S&C ranks the top 7 bench press accessories. What each builds, why it transfers, and a sample accessory day after main bench.
Deadlift Programming: Your First 12 Weeks
A 12-week deadlift program from a CFL3 coach with an MS in S&C. Specific weights, percentages, and progressions starting from a 200 lb 1RM.
Olympic Weightlifting for CrossFit Athletes
Why CrossFitters need Olympic lifting. Common mistakes, snatch and clean & jerk progressions, and a programming structure from a CFL3 coach in Belltown Seattle.
7 Squat Form Mistakes Belltown Coaches See Every Week
The 7 squat form errors a Belltown CFL3 coach sees most often. What each looks like, why it happens, the cue we use, and the drill that fixes it.
Strength Training for Hybrid Athletes (CrossFit + HYROX + Running)
How to program strength for hybrid athletes balancing CrossFit, HYROX, and running. Sample weekly split, volume rules, and the deload structure most miss.
Kettlebell vs Barbell: The Real Trade Offs
A CFL3 coach in Belltown breaks down kettlebell vs barbell training. What each does best, comparison table, and how Persistence uses both for strength and conditioning.
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