Smolov vs German Volume Training

This is a short write up of Smolov compared to German Volume training for people who are just starting out. If you are interested in a more in depth analyses of each of the programs, please refer to my German Volume training review and the detailed Smolov review which you will find on this blog

Topics: Smolov

Can kettlebells build muscle

 

Kettlebells can be used to build mass. There are many other levers which are more important which influence whether your body builds muscle or not. Using  barbells or kettlebells to create the stimulus is an afterthought to most other factors in the equation like food, sleep, execution of the movements and intensity. Now that the obvious question is out of the way I hope you enjoy the details which lead to this statement. 

 

Topics: Lift stronger, Stronglifts 5x5, German Volume Training, Kettlebell

 

Fitness: Where to start

 

Begin at the beginning and then go on till you come to the end; then stop. This article will ease you into starting with fitness. If you have any questions please put them in the comments below.

 

Topics: Fitness

72. Deadlift Dynamite quotes which will make you pull more

This is a collection of Andy Bolton and Pavel Tsatsoulin quotes which will make you pull more weight. I highly recommend that you read their book Deadlift Dynamite in full from which these are taken:

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Topics: Lift stronger, Deadlift, Powerlifting, Bodybuilding

 

Can fitness improve in a week?

Yes, you can improve your fitness in a week. The lower your level of fitness the more likely it will become to make significant improvements in the first week. You will be more likely to have breakthroughs on cardio than on strength within this timeframe. 

Topics: Lift stronger, Run Faster, Fitness

 

Smolov for intermediates

 

Smolov is a program which you can consider to prove your manhood. It is one of these things which are stupid to do if you look at it rationally and are yet very cool once you have done them. Intermediates are in my opinion ready for the workload if they do some additional homework I have outlined in this post. Still, I believe, Smolov is the most fun to do and makes the most sense when you are at an elite stage and do not care about competitions.

Topics: Lift stronger, Smolov, Squat, Powerlifting, Bodybuilding, Strongman

 

Can I kettlebell train every day?

 

The short answer is no, as you will get sick and have other commitments. As the question in itself lacks context this article will provide the necessary scenarios, workouts, and rep schemes and look at the question under which circumstances it could be a yes.

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Topics: Lift stronger, Kettlebell

Fitness When to rest

 

This is a quick holistic view of rest based on my experience with clients and advice from the best in the Industry for running and lifting. Let me know in the comments if you need support. 

Topics: Fitness

30 colossal JK Rowling quotes that will make you laugh and think

What can channelling your pain in the right direction create? What lies at the end of getting rejected 12 times in a row and still pushing on? You might be the first author to become a billionaire and turn into JK Rowling who had the first idea for Harry Potter in 1990 and took seven years to finish it. Here are 30 JK Rowling quotes to make you think and laugh.

Topics: Think Deeper

 

Which greatest songs from 2014 boost your last minute workout?

Germany goes on to win the world cup and the Olympic games in Sochi take place. I am about to change my job for the second time moving into SaaS. Happy stepdad and trying to figure everything out. I also ran two marathons that year in Frankfurt and Vienna and got into lifting doing Stronglifts 5x5. This is also the year the blog started and I embarked on the trail to become the strongest marathon runner there is. We will see how far that takes me. Let me know what you were up to that year in the comment and you will find the playlist in the post.

Topics: Think Deeper