This is part two of a two- part series discussing lessons that bodybuilders and powerlifters can share with each other.
No matter what niche your lifting passion falls into, there are a few universal truths on which every lifter can agree.
“As far back as I can remember I’ve always felt small. I have never been one to look in the mirror and see a monster.”
It’s crunch time and we have some moves to make pretty quickly.
This event is limited to 60 people due to the access to the base.
Josh Bryant discussed strategies for getting strong and big Metroflex-style. Kori Propst discusses the psychology of dieting. Plus much, much more…
I headed down to Crossfit South Arlington in Virginia to the new home of The Edge 2.0 on Saturday morning for Barry’s contest.
My ears got bumblebees in them, legs went to jello, vision began to shrink down to a tiny dark tunnel and everything got tinted red.
When Dave Tate subverts the Mountain Dog training plan, EVERYONE pays the price. All five men are left sprawled on the ground, a wheezing, gelatinous heap of quivering devastation.
The events were changed and lightened a bit, so I was bummed.
As they followed their false messiah, I knew I would never be a sheep again.
A lot of internet trainers write a lot of articles about strength training, but really have no personal success in the strength world.
Doing this competition is like going to the all-you-can-eat Chinese buffet. At the time, it sounds like an excellent idea.
The following is a program that I’ve put together over the last few years by doing research and trial and error (otherwise known as ‘under the bar’ research).
Strongman training has always been considered circus sideshow-ish.
After reviewing this list, I realize how devious I’ve become in my old age.
The highlights of my trip were hanging out and catching up with The Sequim Crew.
As you can tell by the title of this post, I am officially a NGA natural pro bodybuilder.
The competition was the 1st Annual Prowler Push For Charity (to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project).
Even with getting married July 1st, why not compete in USA’s four weeks later?
In training I was repping 165 pounds for sets of four per arm, but I wasn’t able to do the whole series all in a row the one time I was able to set it up at Brute Strength Gym.
I love competition and competing in strongman gives me a focus for my training, goals to strive for, and periodic tests of how I am progressing.
Only time and effort will tell what my potential holds.
The caber fell onto my hand and I heard a bunch of crunching noises.
These are just a few ideas to get you thinking and incorporate your kids into event training day and moving alongside you.
The only memory I have of that event is the pain from every rep, but I wasn’t about to quit.
In the end, it’s just about getting better each time I’m out there.
There are two for sure ways to know what a tire weighs: get it weighed.
If I could go back in time and tell my “beginner self” a few things about training, nutrition, cardio and supplements…what would I want to know?
Andy Deck, representing lightweights worldwide at the Arnold Sports Expo.
The only regret that I have about this contest is that it’s over!
Grip strength seems to be a big part of strongman training, what are some good ways to train one’s grip?
I am more excited than ever for the future of Strongwoman in America.
Oct. 15th, my teammate, Lou Costa, and I headed down to Virginia Beach in his sexy little Mercury Cougar.
Next thing I know I was in South Africa being tied back-to-back with a 340lb monster named Riku Kiri for a two-man tug of war.
Andy first got involved in the sport when he helped run a competition at Virginia Tech University as an undergrad.
The BEST part of competing in Strongman is that heart really comes into play.
I’m already back to the grind, and don’t plan on competing until next summer.
After analyzing this, is the leg press really safer than the squat?
The very low-carb diet (VLCD) is a synthesis of the best of these approaches, but geared towards the carb-sensitive individual.
Our very own “Unlikely Powerlifter,” Matt McGorry, decided to compete in his very first bodybuilding show just a few short weeks ago.
I can confidently say, “If you’ve attended one elitefts seminar…well, you’ve really only attended one elitefts seminar. And you have no idea what you’re missing if you don’t attend more.”
Do we need BCAA supplementation? The debate rages on. The following is an excerpt from Knowledge and Nonsense: The science of nutrition and exercise by Jamie Hale.
In March of 2009, I was contacted by Nate and Donia, training partners from Iowa who were looking to get into better shape. Eight months later, they both competed in their first competitions (bodybuilding for him and figure for her) with completely transformed physiques.
Dave Tate and I recently exchanged e-mails. I proposed to him an idea about a series in which I share an entire year’s worth of training, dieting, and other information needed to prepare for a bodybuilding show. The series will end with me actually competing in a show.
Shelby Starnes, a brand new addition to Team Elite Fitness Systems, is one of Justin Harris’/Troponin Nutrition’s premier nutritionists.
Justin is the owner of Troponin Nutrition. Justin’s writing has been featured in numerous publications, including Muscular Development and Ironman, and he’s successfully helped hundreds of athletes with their diet and nutritional programming.
I was recently honored when Charles Glass mentioned me in his Q&A in Muscular Development magazine. For those of you who don’t know who Charles Glass is, first off, shame on you. But, here’s a short bio.
When I look back at my experiences as a bodybuilder there are plenty of good memories, tons of fun workouts, painful workouts and some injuries.
I started lifting weights at the age of 13. I recall the first day like it was yesterday! It was 2 weeks before 8th grade ended and I trekked down into my older brother’s room where he had a K-Mart bench, small straight bar and adjustable dumbbells. I carried Arnold’s Encyclopedia with me and followed the program of supersets. I supersetted everything! It was hilarious.
Get fast and slam a big log up overhead. As an added bonus your bench will go up too.
