articles (2026)

RDL's are BETTER Than Deadlifts

(Here's Why!)

by Alec Enkiri | 1/23/26

Most lifters default to the conventional deadlift as their main posterior chain lift, but for the majority of them the Romanian deadlift (and other pure hinge variations) actually build more strength, more muscle, and have far better athletic carryover — with way less fatigue.

In this article, I break down why pure hinges like the RDL, good morning, and hyperextension should be the foundation of your posterior chain training. 

I Got Strong… But Lost My Bounce

(The Athletic Trade Off No One Talks About)

by Alec Enkiri | 1/9/26

I spent 20 years becoming a powerful athlete, and I didn’t realize I was losing my real superpower the whole time: my bounce.

This article breaks down the athletic trade-off nobody talks about… and how I’m getting that bounce back without sacrificing the strength & power that took so much time and effort for me to build. 

Because being strong is great. Being as powerful as a stick of dynamite is even better. But being strong, powerful, and BOUNCY? That’s a freak athlete.