Strength 8 posts from the Persistence team
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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