Stronglifts vs Starting Strength

 

Stronglifts is the easier program to follow without a coach. Starting Strength is better suited under the supervision of a personal trainer. If powerlifting is your main interest both programs might be suboptimal. 

Topics: Lift stronger, Stronglifts 5x5, Fitness, Strength, Powerlifting, Diet, Bodybuilding

Lifts like a deadlift

The most relevant variations are the sumo and Romanian deadlift. Another wide field is equipped lifts using chains and bands. 

Topics: Lift stronger, Deadlift, Fitness, Strength

Overview and review of the Rogue RML 490C Power Rack

 

 

 

Price: 1.075

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 RML 490C rack is a stylish and not too expensive Rogue option for your home gym. See the details in this article.

Topics: Rogue

Overview and review of the Rogue Freedom bar

 

This overview of the Rogue freedom bar 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, Rogue

Are barbell curls bad for you?

Barbell curls are bad for your wrists and can be swapped for EZ bar curls or dumbbell curls. As the curl is not usually not done for one repetition maximum efforts go with the alternatives to save your wrists from harm. 

Topics: Lift stronger, Fitness, Strength, Barbell

How to barbell shoulder press

To barbell shoulder press set up the bar at shoulder height in the rack. Get under the bar and drive the bar up. Take care of your shoulder mobility to prevent injury.

Topics: Lift stronger, Fitness, Strength, Barbell

Stronglifts and climbing

 

While Stronglifts is a great program to build strength and muscle it is not very specific to the sport of climbing. Your time is better invested on the climbing wall or doing calisthenics if your main goal is to become the next speed climbing world champion. 

Topics: Stronglifts 5x5, Fitness, Strength

 

Deadlift like a beast

 

Deadlifting like a beast is all about speed and aggression in the lift. Take Pete Rubish as your inspiration. He deadlifts in a way that the barbell gets afraid of him. Here are some tips to get as primal as Rubish. 

Topics: Lift stronger, Deadlift, Fitness

Overview and review of the Rogue RM 390F Flat Foot Monster Rack

 

 

Please also note that there is a Monster lite and monster version of the flat foot rack in the Rogue lineup. This video explains the differences very well:

 

Price: 1.211

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 Monster Flat Foot will save you bolting down the rack. You will have no holes in the floor with this one. See the details in this article.

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Topics: Rogue

Overview and review of the Rogue chan bar

This overview of the Rogue Chan bar 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: Fitness, Rogue