Jordan Millis

Writes about strength training, programming, and the unsexy stuff that actually moves the needle.

8 articles

Adding tricep work won't save your bench press if you're only benching once a week. Here's how to actually identify and address weak links.

Most people stall on push-ups and pull-ups because they're using the wrong progression model. Here's how to break through.

Templates fail because your recovery, preferences, and goals aren't cookie-cutter. Here's how to build a programming framework that adapts to you.

Unilateral work builds real-world strength, fixes imbalances, and might load your spine less than you think. Time to stop treating it as punishment.

You don't need a squat rack, bumper plates, or a rower. Here's the minimum viable equipment list for building real strength at home.

Pushing through accumulated fatigue might feel productive, but planned deloads trigger the supercompensation that makes you stronger.

PPL dominates gym culture, but most lifters would progress faster on a different split. Here's when it works and when it's holding you back.

Bill Starr's 5×5 has outlasted countless training fads. Here's why five sets of five reps remains one of the most reliable strength builders.