Brian Lamont

Brian Lamont

Brian Lamont is a writer and editor covering the world of strength sports. He has written for Powerlifting Technique and other fitness publications, profiling professional strength coaches, competitive bodybuilders, and elite powerlifters. His work focuses on the methods and mindset behind performance. Specifically, be explores how training, recovery, and consistency shape athletes at the highest level.

While his primary focus is on strength training, Brian also covers bodybuilding, CrossFit, and functional fitness. His goal is to bridge the gap between expert coaching insights and everyday lifters, translating advanced training concepts into clear, practical guidance. Whether breaking down new research or highlighting the lessons of top athletes, Brian’s writing helps readers understand how strength is built, tested, and sustained.

RPE, short for Rate of Perceived Exertion, is one of the most valuable tools lifters have, but still one of the least understood.
See what you can lift with this free RPE calculator. Enter your data, and build your own personal training program calculating max effort.
A growing number of lifters are discovering that the RDL not only feels better but delivers better results, especially when it comes to building posterior chain strength and muscle control.
If we’re talking about isolating the latissimus dorsi, the cable pullover does something rows can’t. It takes the traps out of the equation and puts all the work where it belongs.
There’s another exercise that is often overlooked, one that plays a crucial role in knee stability and rehabilitation: the leg extension.
The T-bar row is in a league of its own. It’s not just about packing on muscle—it’s about safeguarding your body, fortifying it against the wear and tear of life, lifts, and everything in between.
Known as “the boxer’s muscle,” this hidden gem is just as essential for lifters as it is for fighters.
The T-bar row, though often overlooked in favor of more popular exercises like pull-ups or barbell rows, holds a unique and impactful place in the world of strength training.
Every lifter encounters weaknesses that limit progress in strength, performance, and overall development. Here's how to target weakness and build strength.

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