He’s back! You’ve got questions? He’s got the answers to get you back under the bar.
The deadlift may be the purest test of strength in the iron game. Heavy weight. On the floor. Must pick it up.
Don’t forget about impacting the ENTIRE upper extremity as well.
I sincerely hope this piece not only helps you set some PR’s, but keeps you hoisting the heavy iron for years to come!
After all, if I were so smart I’d be working with all the pro guys, right?
The bench press is a great lift. Whether your goal is to develop a powerful overall physique or a barrel chest or just get brutally strong, the bench press can help you get there.
Everyone starts from different points, everyone has different training backgrounds, and everyone is a little bit different from top to bottom.
Congratulations! You’ve finally decided to take the plunge and compete in a powerlifting meet
In our series, “Overcoming Lousy Leverages,” Eric Cressey and I covered all three power lifts and discussed how smart training can lead to bigger totals. In this series, we will discuss the biomechanics behind each lift as well as several strategies to destroy any sticking points you may have. We will examine:
As I traverse the bumpy road that leads to elite level lifting, I’ve pondered what things can hasten the journey. Most trainees can rapidly progress from being a beginner to an intermediate level lifter, but many often plateau and never move out of the intermediate phase. This article is designed for the intermediate level lifter, to help them kick-start their process and get back on the road to elite lifting!
If you’ve been training long enough, chances are that just about everything you do is routine. Possibly the worst part of having a routine is monotony and boredom, especially when it comes to warming-up; you know it’s important, but damn if it isn’t downright boring!