Deadlift vs rack pull

 

The deadlift is with the squat a main component of a strength regimen. Rack pulls are accessory work to specifically overload the lower back. Pick and choose depending on your goals

Topics: Lift stronger, Deadlift, Fitness, Strength, Rack

GVT and steroids

 

Steroids work but are not worth the risk for most. Combined with GVT your chances are high for rapid muscle growth. Talk to your doctor before going on a plan. I’d strongly recommend to avoid them. 

 

Topics: Lift stronger, German Volume Training, Fitness, Strength

 

Stronglifts or bodybuilding

 

If you are mainly about performance goals for sports Stringlifts is the better bet. If you are mainly after looks go for bodybuilding. If you want to compete in strength sports it also can make sense to put the main focus on bodybuilding first to build some muscle.

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

Deadlift vs Leg press

 

Comparing the leg press and deadlift is a case of apples and oranges. A better pairing would be the squat and the deadlift. The leg press will mainly focus on the legs while the deadlift does train most of your body. The leg press has a lower risk of injury in turn and is easier to learn. You will need specialized machines which take up a lot of space to do the leg press. 

Topics: Lift stronger, Deadlift, Stepdad, Fitness, Strength, Powerlifting, Diet, Bodybuilding, Strongman

GVT shoulders and arms

German Volume Training can be used to train your shoulders and arms. Stick with free weights for a bias towards strength. Use machines if you mainly care about building extra muscle. The template is 10x10 at 60% with 30 seconds rest. 

Topics: Lift stronger, German Volume Training, Fitness, Strength

Stronglifts vs Hypertrophy

Comparing Stronglifts and Hypertrophy is comparing apples and oranges. Stronglifts is a program while Hypertrophy is a biological process/concept. If you want to go deeper compare programs. A program optimized for hypertrophy is German Volume Training. 

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

Can Barbells Help Lose Weight?

 

When people think of fat loss and exercise, the first thoughts that initially spring to mind are those relating to cardio. You know the ones we mean: treadmills, cycling, walking, jogging, swimming, and so on. These types of exercise are all hugely beneficial for a number reasons, but is cardio the only way to burn fat? The answer to that question is a resounding ‘no’.

Topics: Lift stronger, Fitness, Strength

Deadlift vs Squat

 

For you personally, it depends on your goals which lift is better. Generally the barbell back squat/squat is more versatile and therefore programmed more often. 

Topics: Lift stronger, Deadlift, Fitness, Strength

GVT and fat loss

 

The main driver of fat loss is your diet. GVT is a program most suited for muscle gain and therefore not ideally paired with the goal of fat loss. HIIT and prolonged cardio are the better programs to achieve the goal of fat loss. 

Topics: Lift stronger, German Volume Training, Food & Diet, Fitness, Strength, Diet

How Running Helps People Maintain Their Sobriety

 

The dangerous use of substances such as drugs and alcohol affects nearly 21 million people in the United States. Addiction is a terrible disease, for which many people each year attempt to find treatment. Between 40 and 60 percent of people who have received treatment for a substance use disorder will relapse within a year, according to a 2014 JAMA study.

Topics: Think Deeper, Mental Health