William Wayland

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Strength coach to elite golfers and fighters; high-performance S&C for power sports.

Boosted Ritt Hammer’s CHS by 11 Mph in 12 Weeks
SocialApr 15, 2026

Boosted Ritt Hammer’s CHS by 11 Mph in 12 Weeks

Earlier this year I helped for @DPWorldTour player @Ritt_Hammer gain 11mph CHS in just 12 weeks. Here’s how ⬇️ https://t.co/3SO3bHodQq

By William Wayland
Cautious Bench Press Progression After Labrum Tear
SocialApr 15, 2026

Cautious Bench Press Progression After Labrum Tear

Still proceeding post labrum tear with bench cautiously slow ramping volume. 5 x 10 and upper back work between sets. https://t.co/rYUFtQ7kdd

By William Wayland
Hinge Stores Vertical Energy; Rotation Adds Torque for Swing
SocialApr 15, 2026

Hinge Stores Vertical Energy; Rotation Adds Torque for Swing

Hinge & Rotate. ‘the hinge stores and releases energy vertically, while rotation (body/shoulder/hip turn) generates torque and sequences the swing horizontally and rotationally.’ https://t.co/LZZPScQFJe

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Embrace Flexibility: Missing a Gym Day Won’t Derail Progress
SocialApr 15, 2026

Embrace Flexibility: Missing a Gym Day Won’t Derail Progress

Back in the gym this morning after few days off after feeling run down. Front Squats, plenty of pulling & arms. Honestly looking forwards to it. Historically missing a day would have stressed me out. Can’t be an agile...

By William Wayland
Greatness Comes From Relentlessly Refining Fundamentals
SocialApr 14, 2026

Greatness Comes From Relentlessly Refining Fundamentals

The difference between good and great is rarely talent. It’s the willingness to keep refining the same basics long after they stop being exciting.

By William Wayland
Romanian Deadlifts: Smarter Choice for Most Training Days
SocialApr 14, 2026

Romanian Deadlifts: Smarter Choice for Most Training Days

The conventional deadlift will always have its place for raw maximal strength tests and powerlifting platforms. But for 95% of training days, the Romanian deadlift is the smarter, more complete choice. It lets you load the posterior chain heavy, gives...

By William Wayland
Dubai Real Estate Ads Return—Sign of Normalcy?
SocialApr 14, 2026

Dubai Real Estate Ads Return—Sign of Normalcy?

I’m getting Dubai real estate ads again does this mean things are back to normal yet guys? https://t.co/tVNTgWPBWS

By William Wayland
330kg RDL Shows Hinge Pattern Near Conventional Deadlift
SocialApr 13, 2026

330kg RDL Shows Hinge Pattern Near Conventional Deadlift

Heres a 330kg RDL for 5. An extreme example of the capacity of the hinge pattern. The Gap between it and conventional deadlift is smaller than you think. https://t.co/jCl8GMoN9q

By William Wayland
RDLs Often Turned Into Faulty Squat-Like Lifts
SocialApr 13, 2026

RDLs Often Turned Into Faulty Squat-Like Lifts

When I see someone, performing a Romanian Deadlift but it’s more of a Bolivian neck extended, lower back rounding, knees bent, bar drifting, back extension squat lift. https://t.co/U8C82FqREi

By William Wayland
Rory McIlroy’s Simple Squat‑Push‑Pull Routine Fuels Longevity
SocialApr 13, 2026

Rory McIlroy’s Simple Squat‑Push‑Pull Routine Fuels Longevity

Back to back masters winner 🏆 Beauty of Rory’s physical training approach is its simplicity and focus at this point on longevity. Rory @McIlroyRory Keeps it simple. Squat, Push, Pull. https://t.co/xfvEghaKpz

By William Wayland
Front Squats Maximize Quad Development and Upright Mechanics
SocialApr 12, 2026

Front Squats Maximize Quad Development and Upright Mechanics

Front squats are one of the best squat variations for building strong quads, a rock-solid trunk, and cleaner overall squat mechanics. Because the bar sits up front, they force a more upright torso and hit the knee extensors (quads) harder than...

By William Wayland
Master the True Hinge, Unlock RDL Gains
SocialApr 12, 2026

Master the True Hinge, Unlock RDL Gains

The RDL isn't just 'bend over and pull.' There's a reason the best athletes and coaches obsess over the true hinge pattern and it's killing most people's progress. The RDL is non-negotiable, but only when you understand the actual hinge pattern....

By William Wayland
Build Traps Without Shrugs Using Heavy Pulls
SocialApr 11, 2026

Build Traps Without Shrugs Using Heavy Pulls

I get asked often what I do for my traps the answer is very be little direct work, pretty much no shrugs, ever. If you’ve follow my content you’ll know I do A LOT of heavy pulls and RDLs, compounding...

By William Wayland
EPL Athletes Generate £2.1bn Tax, Then Flee
SocialApr 11, 2026

EPL Athletes Generate £2.1bn Tax, Then Flee

Capital flight of the Athlete class is something Ive spoken about. £2.1bn from EPL alone in tax receipts from a very small number of people.

By William Wayland
Coaching Thrives on Tacit Attunement, Not Just Scientific Scrutiny
SocialApr 11, 2026

Coaching Thrives on Tacit Attunement, Not Just Scientific Scrutiny

By insisting that progress comes only from questioning results through a scientific lens, the approach implicitly treats that tacit, phenomenological layer as suspect until proven otherwise. It thereby ignores (or at least devalues) how most high-level coaches actually navigate sessions:...

By William Wayland
Dreaming of a Japan Road Trip with Rental Car
SocialApr 11, 2026

Dreaming of a Japan Road Trip with Rental Car

Beautiful. A hire car (ideally something like this) and a long all Japan road trip are on my bucket/dream list. I've read Hokkaido’s routes are amazing and Kyushu's Mount Aso looks incredible.

By William Wayland
Staggered RDL Beats Single-Leg for Stability and Power
SocialApr 11, 2026

Staggered RDL Beats Single-Leg for Stability and Power

If you haven’t ditched single RDL for staggered I suggest you do. Quasi-unilateral hinge exercise that provides superior stability over single-leg RDLs while maximizing load on the front leg. It acts as a heavy, "staggered" variation that fixes balance issues,...

By William Wayland
Don’t Overlook Hatfield Hand‑Supported Squats for Strength
SocialApr 10, 2026

Don’t Overlook Hatfield Hand‑Supported Squats for Strength

Still too many folks sleeping on Hatfield / Hand Supported Squats for Strength Development. https://t.co/EYG6GW5JUE

By William Wayland
Functional Training: Outcome‑Driven, Not Exercise Labels
SocialApr 10, 2026

Functional Training: Outcome‑Driven, Not Exercise Labels

The authors claim "strong evidence" or "significant impacts," but with fair-to-poor primary studies and no quantitative meta-analysis, this is optimistic. Limitations section in the paper itself notes small samples, lack of controls, and need for better research. Core Semantic Issue is...

By William Wayland
Quad‑torching Front Squats: 5×5 for Leg Power
SocialApr 10, 2026

Quad‑torching Front Squats: 5×5 for Leg Power

Classic accessory quad torcher 🔥 1 1/4 front squats 5 x 5 Lunch 🥙 squats https://t.co/9RDc2PB7BH

By William Wayland
Steal Augusta’s Performance Secrets for S&C Success
SocialApr 9, 2026

Steal Augusta’s Performance Secrets for S&C Success

A Performance Coach’s Guide to The Masters: What Every S&C Pro Should Steal from Augusta This Week https://t.co/8v8fn4nVaS

By William Wayland
Coach with Craft, Intent, Depth, Not Shortcuts
SocialApr 9, 2026

Coach with Craft, Intent, Depth, Not Shortcuts

Good coaches going forwards need to focus on craft over technocratic shortcuts, intent in every rep, deep understanding versus superficial optimization, and training the full human rather than isolated metrics or mechanics.

By William Wayland
Master the Hinge: Prioritize Deep Learning Over Shorts
SocialApr 9, 2026

Master the Hinge: Prioritize Deep Learning Over Shorts

Hinge mastery course. Takes you back to core craft of performing a key movement well. Building coaching approaches off short form content is harming athletes. Stop skimming youtube and instagram for facsimile's of how to do things. Get a real deep...

By William Wayland
Trap Bar Deadlift Priming
SocialApr 9, 2026

Trap Bar Deadlift Priming

Monday / Wednesday for one of my Golf Pro's. We used to put the order the other way around. But this player perfers the priming effect, Trapbar Deadlift with bands gives him on wednesday leading into thursday. https://t.co/rwqGSDM6Mi

By William Wayland
Personalized Mental Prep Boosts Deadlift Performance
SocialApr 9, 2026

Personalized Mental Prep Boosts Deadlift Performance

In research surprising no one. Individualised psyching up improves deadlift performance. The Effects of Psyching-Up on Deadlift Performance in... : The Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research https://t.co/er3IN7W99H

By William Wayland
Rising Rates Threaten UK's Last Independent Menswear Shops
SocialApr 9, 2026

Rising Rates Threaten UK's Last Independent Menswear Shops

A friend of mine is one of the last independent men’s wear retailers in the U.K. business rates, high service charges after rent are stifling. He’s already online but it would be sad to see him not have a physical...

By William Wayland
Champions Train for Future Gains, Not Immediate Comfort
SocialApr 8, 2026

Champions Train for Future Gains, Not Immediate Comfort

Athletes and serious gym trainers are some of the clearest real-world examples of people who have internalized delayed gratification at a deep, almost instinctive level. Process over outcome. Anticipation of eventual outcome. They don't train because it feels good in the moment (especially...

By William Wayland
Simple Heuristics Outshine Complex Strength Relativism
SocialApr 8, 2026

Simple Heuristics Outshine Complex Strength Relativism

When I first started strength standards were a thing, then strength relativism, VBT and reactionary strength denialists entered the space. Heuristic aims are useful targets and importantly easily understood by the athlete.

By William Wayland
High-Volume Ring Rows: My Top Upper-Back Move
SocialApr 8, 2026

High-Volume Ring Rows: My Top Upper-Back Move

High volume ring rows to this day might be one of my favourite upper back exercises. https://t.co/dMomECWnkb

By William Wayland
Oscillatory RDL
SocialApr 8, 2026

Oscillatory RDL

You hav'nt torched your hamstrings until you've tried oscillatory RDL's it might be a rapid 2 inch pulse at the bottom of each rep, but its enough to really set things alight. https://t.co/3CxfgGMWom

By William Wayland
London Samurai Exhibit Showcases Unmatched Japanese Craftsmanship
SocialApr 7, 2026

London Samurai Exhibit Showcases Unmatched Japanese Craftsmanship

Took opportunity while in London to visit British Museum Samurai Exhibition. Always impressed by beauty & detail of Japanese 🇯🇵 craftsmen & artists. Very few do it better. https://t.co/cfAV1qDicA

By William Wayland
5G Rollout, yet UK Still Suffers Weak Signal
SocialApr 7, 2026

5G Rollout, yet UK Still Suffers Weak Signal

All this 5G radiation and I still can’t get a good phone signal in the UK.

By William Wayland
Prime Your Nerves, Then Unleash Explosive Throw Power
SocialApr 6, 2026

Prime Your Nerves, Then Unleash Explosive Throw Power

Golfer Elliot wasn’t getting the feel we wanted from throws. Light dynamic loads to PRIME the nervous system… Explosive throws to EXPRESS raw power. Train smarter. Throw harder. 軽いダイナミック動作で神経系をPRIME… 爆発的なスローで生のパワーをEXPRESS! アスレチックな爆発力を最速で引き出す最強の流れ。 賢く鍛えて、強く投げろ。

By William Wayland
Iterative Coaching Loop Drives Sustainable Performance
SocialApr 5, 2026

Iterative Coaching Loop Drives Sustainable Performance

THE WAYLAND COACHING FLOW START ↓ Honest Assessment → Name the leaks (no fog) ↓ Design with Purpose → Overlapping redundancies + sport transfer ↓ Execute with Craft → Polish every rep (monozukuri) ↓ Weekly Reflection →...

By William Wayland
Consistent, Honest Sessions Build Sustainable Performance over Time
SocialApr 5, 2026

Consistent, Honest Sessions Build Sustainable Performance over Time

Sustainable performance is never built on heroic single days. It is the quiet stacking of honest sessions where you load what you can truly recover from, reflect without excuses, and let the redundancies quietly accumulate.

By William Wayland
Master the Basics, Not Complexity, for True Performance
SocialApr 5, 2026

Master the Basics, Not Complexity, for True Performance

True performance isn’t built on complexity. It’s built on mastery of the basics executed with technical excellence, biomechanical understanding, and deliberate craftsmanship.

By William Wayland
Hope Jeep Adopts This Design for 4‑ and 2‑door Models
SocialApr 4, 2026

Hope Jeep Adopts This Design for 4‑ and 2‑door Models

I hope both this & the Buzzcut are the direction Jeep take their 4 & 2 doors.

By William Wayland
Master Hinge Progression: From Foam Roller to Barbell
SocialApr 4, 2026

Master Hinge Progression: From Foam Roller to Barbell

An important pattern I teach my juniors is effective hinging, it doesn’t appear in a vacuum put a progression process of typically. Bodyweight/foam roller hinge ➡️ Dowel Hinge ➡️ single KB RDL ➡️ Barbell RDL I can spot the kids where...

By William Wayland
Master the Hip Hinge: RDL Boosts Performance and Resilience
SocialApr 4, 2026

Master the Hip Hinge: RDL Boosts Performance and Resilience

The Romanian Deadlift (RDL) and other variants are some of the most effective yet misunderstood exercises for developing the hip and back. Posterior chain development, athletic performance, and injury resilience are all benefits of better hinging at the hip.

By William Wayland
Hinge and Rotation Combine for Maximum Linear Power
SocialApr 3, 2026

Hinge and Rotation Combine for Maximum Linear Power

Hinges and rotations are natural friends. Due to the way the posterior chain functions there’s a coiling an action in occurrence, not whip like, as a whip is a dead thing. Posterior chain delivers linear propulsion via hip extension,...

By William Wayland
Clear Goals Define Success and Prevent Failure
SocialApr 3, 2026

Clear Goals Define Success and Prevent Failure

People are often afraid to define their goals clearly. They keep their thoughts vague and conveniently fuzzy. You define your terms for success and you also define your terms for failure.

By William Wayland
Haltere Swings Boost Hip Torque via Narrow Stance
SocialApr 2, 2026

Haltere Swings Boost Hip Torque via Narrow Stance

Haltere swings are a great way to peak the hinge pattern. The narrow/standing stance allows for greater GH stretch that means more hip torque. More on this in the hinge mastery course. https://t.co/od5bJr446L

By William Wayland
Hinge Patterns Offer Untapped Potential, Not Just Accessories
SocialApr 2, 2026

Hinge Patterns Offer Untapped Potential, Not Just Accessories

There is a world of hinge pattern opportunities available to you. Yet it’s often treated like an accessory exercise. https://t.co/kqqVHYANTJ

By William Wayland
Master the Hip Hinge: Restore Fundamentals, Prevent Injuries
SocialApr 2, 2026

Master the Hip Hinge: Restore Fundamentals, Prevent Injuries

We've lost the craft of fundamentals. Everyone chases "big numbers" and fancy variations, but the simple hip hinge? Most butcher it. They mess-up their RDLs, round their backs, or turn it into a stiff-legged mess that wrecks hamstrings and lower backs instead...

By William Wayland
Ensure Parents Have a Will to Avoid Future Heartache
SocialApr 2, 2026

Ensure Parents Have a Will to Avoid Future Heartache

Over two years later I've now managed to settle my mothers estate. I emplore folks constantly now, get your parents to write a solid Will and settle their affairs leave no stone unturned. Push them to make the difficult decisions....

By William Wayland
Progress RDLs Long-Term with Weight, Volume, Tempo, and Unilateral Vari
SocialMar 30, 2026

Progress RDLs Long-Term with Weight, Volume, Tempo, and Unilateral Vari

Q: How do I progress RDLs long-term? A: Increase weight, add reps/sets, slow eccentrics (3–5 sec), deficit variations, or pauses. Cycle intensities and include unilateral work to prevent plateaus. https://t.co/azhv5chvqY

By William Wayland
RDL/Hinge Mastery Course Nears Release This Week
SocialMar 30, 2026

RDL/Hinge Mastery Course Nears Release This Week

Finishing touches going the RDL / Hinge Mastery course. Announcement about release hopefully this week. 🍑 https://t.co/X990c9Tl2m

By William Wayland
Blood Flow Restriction Training Alters Heart Rate Variability
SocialMar 30, 2026

Blood Flow Restriction Training Alters Heart Rate Variability

Heart Rate Variability After Blood Flow Restriction Training... : The Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research https://t.co/yVz2JrT8jr

By William Wayland
Stress Undermines Body Composition Gains Despite Lower Load
SocialMar 30, 2026

Stress Undermines Body Composition Gains Despite Lower Load

Research from Japan overthinking/tension seems to blunt favorable body comp changes. Mental stress has real physiological effects even when training load drops. Mood Disturbances, Eating Attitudes, and Their Effect on... : The Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research https://t.co/EdklUmuAtK

By William Wayland