Can't lift barbell

The barbell you usually find in your local gym weighs 20kg. Especially if you are very light and small it can already be half your body weight. In these instances, it is better to start with dumbbells, kettlebells or purpose-built barbells.

Topics: Lift stronger, Fitness, Strength, Barbell

Will powerlifting make you fat?

 

No overeating and inactivity will.   Powerlifting makes you stronger and bigger.   If you eat right you will build a great physique  when   powerlifting. 

Topics: Fitness, Strength, Powerlifting

Deadlift and squat programs

There are many squat and deadlift programs out there. Here is a rundown of the most popular and instructions for two lifts. 

Topics: Deadlift, Squat, Fitness, Strength

Overview and Review of the Monster Lite Monkey Rig

 

This review was originally posted in the longer article "Which strength equipment to buy from rogue" in which you can read about 25 products of Rogue which cost more than 1.000$. The Rogue Monkey Lite rig is a gym in its own for advanced athletes. See the details in this article.

Topics: Rogue

Overview and review of the Rogue Trap bar 1 & 2

This overview of the  trap bar 1 & 2  was originally published in my comprehensive guide on which Rogue barbell to buy. If you are currently considering to buy a Rogue barbell it is worth a read to get input on the latest models. I update the guide on a yearly basis depending on Rogue's new releases. 

Topics: Lift stronger, Fitness, Strength, Rogue

Overview and review of the Rogue Technique plates 

 

The Rogue technique plates will set you back about $125 - $160 dollars. These plates are especially good to use for beginning weightlifters. This overview has originally been published in the article "Which rogue plates to buy" which you can find on this blog.

 

Topics: Rogue

Overview and review of the Rogue Urethane plates

 

The Rogue Urethane plates will set you back about $1150 dollars or $7.46 dollars per kg. These plates are especially good to use for gyms who want long lasting plates. This overview has originally been published in the article "Which rogue plates to buy" which you can find on this blog.

 

Topics: Rogue

Which powerlifting shoes

 

There are many options out there which you can choose from. Beginners are well of with an   Adidas powerlift shoe. If you have more money to spend go for a weightlifting shoe for your   squats combined with   slippers  or a boxing shoe for your   deadlifts. 

Topics: Powerlifting

Can't barbell squat

The most common reasons for not being able to do the barbell squat are a lack of strength, mobility, and technique. This article explains each of them in more detail.

Topics: Lift stronger, Squat, Fitness, Strength, Barbell

Will powerlifting make me fat

 

Your body makes you fat, bot the sport of   powerlifting. Train like a powerlifter and eat fewer calories than you burn and you will not get fat while you   powerlift .

Topics: Fitness, Strength, Rogue, Powerlifting