5x5 workout what weight to start

 

Start with the empty barbell as the beginner programs suggest. If you are really strong or big before ever touching a barbell you might want to consider half your body weight or one repetition maximum.

Topics: Stronglifts 5x5

The news story that affected me the most

 

The most memorable news story which affected me the most was 9/11. Here is where I was and what I thought on the day. This is one of the articles prompted by the Edison and Wordsmith decks from best self to explore myself and make my writing a little more personal.

Topics: Think Deeper

Is German Volume Training good for fat loss?

 

German Volume Training is one of the best lifting programs for fat loss because of the small rest periods between sets. Keep in mind that diet, sleep, and mental health will have a bigger impact on fat loss what you do in the gym.

Topics: German Volume Training

Rogue Monster stall bars

The Rogue Monster stall bars come in at $415 and are a great addition to your existing rack to widen the possible exercises you can do. This article was originally published in "which accessory equipment to get for your rogue rack".

Topics: Rogue

How German Volume Training works

 

German Volume Training elicits a response from your muscles to grow by putting them under repeated stress at a high volume. This stimulates growth at the cost of optimal strength development.

Topics: German Volume Training

 

Overview and review of the Rogue Monster Utility seat

The Rogue Monster Utility seat comes in at $225 and are a great addition to your existing rack to widen the possible exercises you can do. This article was originally published in "which accessory equipment to get for your rogue rack".

Topics: Rogue

Powerlifting vs weightlifting shoes

 

These two forms are not mutually exclusive. A powerlifter will probably own weightlifting shoes for   squatting and a pair of wrestling shoes for   deadlifting. A weightlifter only needs one pair which he is really with. 

Topics: Powerlifting

 

Overview and review of the TITAN Multi-grip Camber bar

The Titan multi grip camber bar will put you back about $150. TITAN is well known for their very good prices compared to their competition and will get you started on your home gym. This review was originally posted in “which barbell to get from TITAN”.

Topics: TITAN

 

Overview and review of the TITAN T3 Yoke

The TITAN T3  Yoke with pulley will put you back about $350 - $370. TITAN is well known for their very good prices compared to their competition and will get you started on your home gym. This review was originally posted in “which Titan rack to buy for under $500”

Topics: TITAN

Powerlifting and CrossFit 

 

Powerlifting and CrossFit are good additions to each other. Powerlifters might see better results by investing time in Olympic weightlifting to increase their performance if veering into other sports is considered. 

Topics: Powerlifting