These mistakes in the squat, bench, and deadlift seem small on their own. But add them to together? You’re leaving pounds off your total.
Stop beating yourself up after hitting a sticking point in your training. Figure out what the problem is and fix it. These tips will help the troubleshooting process.
You may be hearing these four tips for the first time or you may need a reminder of things you already know — it doesn’t matter. Whether you’ve done two meets or twenty, avoid these mistakes at all costs.
The best 220-pound raw lifter in the world opens up about his training and what it takes to capture an all-time record.
After the competition, my body was ready to rest — but my mind wasn’t. My determination got me back on my feet, but I wasn’t on them for long.
The bar is loaded: are you ready? Talent, preparation and competitive readiness
No matter how long you've been around, there's sure to be one or two on this list you've never heard.
For those training without a competition planned, are you making the best use of intelligent programming?
It is easy to put too much pressure on ourselves as competitors, but we have to realize that each meet is building momentum toward long-term success.
It is hard to admit to ourselves that we may need to bow down to the demons to allow ourselves the time to recharge.
When I was a bright–eyed 22 year-old pecking away on a keyboard performing entry level tasks, I thought meetings were fantastic.
Challenge yourself, both mentally and physically, by doing movements that are hard.
Do not push through legitimate injuries because you are too tough or hardcore.
The competition is like a period at the end of a sentence.
In the third and final part of this series, I’ll detail the downstreaming strategy in regards to attempt selection.
This past weekend I competed in my first powerlifting meet, but before I get into an account of the actual event, some background information is probably in order.
