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Overview and review of the TITAN EZ Load hex bar [Article, Video]

Posted by Pascal Landshoeft

Oct 23, 2019 9:00:00 AM

 

Overview and review of the TITAN EZ Load Hex bar

The Titan EZ load hex 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”.

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Overview and review of the TITAN 41 fold rack [Article, Video]

Posted by Pascal Landshoeft

Oct 23, 2019 9:00:00 AM

Overview and review of the 41' Fold back

The TITAN 41 fold back will put you back about $340 - $390. 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

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What powerlifting belt [Article]

Posted by Pascal Landshoeft

Oct 22, 2019 9:30:00 AM

What Powerlifting belt

 
Go for a   leather belt  if you are buying your first. Once you know more what you want you can go into lever or   Nylon belts  for specific purposes.
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Topics: Powerlifting

Overview and review of the TITAN Safety Squat Bar [Article, Video]

Posted by Pascal Landshoeft

Oct 22, 2019 9:00:00 AM

Overview and review of the TITAN Safety Squat bar

The Titan Safety squat bar will put you back about $200 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”.

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Keto for basketball [Article]

Posted by Pascal Landshoeft

Oct 22, 2019 9:00:00 AM

Keto for basketball

 
Keto can work if you want to lose weight as a basketball player. Still, cutting out carbohydrates might result in lower levels of explosiveness if overdone as fat usually translates to energy slower in the body than sugar.
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How long should the 5x5 workout take? [Article]

Posted by Pascal Landshoeft

Oct 21, 2019 9:00:00 AM

How long should the 5x5 workout take?

 
The length of the 5x5 workout is misrepresented in the marketing of the Stronglifts program. While it takes only half an hour, in the beginning, it will balloon to 1.5 hours when you progress based on the rest you take between sets. At this stage, you might want to consider alternatives.
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Overview and review of the Rogue Donkey

Posted by Pascal Landshoeft

Oct 21, 2019 9:00:00 AM

Overview and review of the Rogue Donkey

 
The   Rogue Donkey  is the ultimate machine from   Rogue  to address your lower back and core for $1945. You have everything in one place and with 500 pounds of weight, this thing is not going anywhere, just like any good old   donkey

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What to do after 5x5 workout? [Article]

Posted by Pascal Landshoeft

Oct 20, 2019 9:00:00 AM

What to do after 5x5 workout

 
Programs to do after the base 5x5 program are either Madcow or the Texas method if you want to stick with sets of five. If you would like to change the rep scheme go for Wendler 531 or German Volume Training depending on your goals. 
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Topics: Stronglifts 5x5

10 things that bring me joy in 2019

Posted by Pascal Landshoeft

Oct 20, 2019 9:00:00 AM

10 Things that bring me joy in 2019

 
Funny to see how things change. I wrote this article into Evernote based on the prompts from the Edison and Wordsmith decks from best self. A little later I learned that my wife was pregnant and that we would have a baby. Then we were worried about its health and all tests came back positive as in healthy, growing and functioning. Will be interesting to see what brings me joy over the years to come.
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Topics: Think Deeper

Overview and review of the Rogue Socal Econ package

Posted by Pascal Landshoeft

Oct 19, 2019 9:30:00 AM

 
 

Overview and review of the Rogue Socal Econ Bar & Plate

The Socal Crossfit package gives you 3 different items at a price of $483 to cover your Crossfit needs. Learn more in this overview and find out about alternatives if you don't have the budget or need for such a big pack. This overview has originally been published in "Which Rogue equipment pack to get for an individual".

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Topics: Rogue