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Classic: 27 Reasons to Be Big
Dave Tate revisits a 2004 classic and asks the question all over again: why do we do this to ourselves?
The Commercial Gym Strongman: A Training Philosophy for Posterior Chain Dominance
To effectively train for strongman loading events in a commercial gym, former pro Russ Hamilton recommends focusing on the posterior chain by simulating heavy object picks with movements like the Zercher squat. These exercises, along with variations like the Wool row, allow athletes to develop the necessary upper back strength and hip drive required for events like Atlas stones or sandbags without needing specialized equipment.
The Bench Nobody Sits On
The noise never stops unless you make it stop, and the conversations you've been avoiding are the ones that matter most.