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The Beginner Strongman Program by Matt Mills
Matt Mills (AOS, PN1, CSCS) is a strength coach and owner of Lightning Fitness, helping athletes and lifters build strength, resilience, and performance that carries over outside the gym. A long-time elitefts columnist, he shares practical coaching lessons from the trenches. Learn more at Lightning-Fitness.com.
Why You’ve Probably Never Done a Real GHR: The "Humble" Truth About Hamstring Training
The Glute Ham Raise (GHR) is an exceptional tool for building hamstring resiliency and strength in a lengthened position without the spinal loading associated with movements like stiff-leg deadlifts. By maintaining a neutral pelvic tilt and using the quads to initiate the descent like a leg extension, lifters can ensure the hamstrings take the full load while avoiding common compensation patterns from the lower back and glutes.
5 Impactful Lessons from the Frontlines of Powerlifting
"Powerlifter Zachary 'Zeus' Smith sits down to discuss the gritty reality of strength sports, sharing wild stories of his viral rivalry with Joe Jackson, defending his gym from armed trespassers, and building a fiercely loyal, legacy-driven lifting community."