Quick fixes: They’re usually bandages on a leaky pipe. But in some cases, a quick fix might be more like the duct tape that fixed the Apollo 13 module. These 3 technique fixes are like duct tape for your deadlift, so wrap up and strengthen that lift.
With beginners you need to follow a simple guide to get them going. Then once they’re ready, you need to focus on the three phases of the bench press. It’s all included in this article.
We give you three easy fixes and a program to put your stubborn deadlift back on track to PRs.
Driggers shares another nugget of wisdom…this time about locking out.
Sometimes it’s the little things that can push us from great to greater. See if these small tricks help you.
If you want to deadlift a lot, you have to deadlift a lot… and discover your weaknesses.
If you believe you always miss at the top, then you’ll always miss at the top!
The chain press is a max effort movement to help develop the lockout power of the bench press.
This is a great exercise to increase your lockout strength and is a good variation on the standard rack lockout.
The 5 Board Press, along with the 4 Board Press, is one of of the best ways to increase lockout strength for your bench press.
The 5 Board Floor Press is performed just like a regular 5 Board Press except that you are lying on the floor.
The 4 Board Floor Press is performed just like a regular 4 Board Press except that you are lying on the floor.
The 3 Board Press is also a great way to control the range of motion if you are dealing with shoulder and pec injuries.
This lift isn’t very popular but I have seen it done by lifters wishing to do something very different and for those that do have shoulder problems.
Grab the bar with your bench grip and pull the bar out like you were going to bench.
A lot of my tips are just repeats from everyone else but I think they get overlooked while everyone is looking for the next gear craze or shortcut. Some are gear related and some are raw work.
