Three easy ways to get more out of any fitness program

This is a write up of on how you can act on three simple things to make any regime you are more likely to succeed based on my experience as a stepdad of two with a full-time job. Applying these principles I have managed to run three marathons and move my bench press to 150kg, squat to 170kg and deadlift to 190kg. Not world record breaking, but the fittest I have been in my entire life.

Topics: Fitness, Diet

Stop to bench press with a tennis elbow and use this program

 

This is a description of my symptoms and how i dealt with them. Always consult a doctor before making choices for your training and recovery.

Topics: Lift stronger, Bench Press, Powerlifting, Bench, Bodybuilding

An easy guide to bench press like a powerlifter for any age  [Article]

This is an overiew of how to bench press like a powerlifter covering repetitions, sets, rest and range of motion. You will also find examples of high performing powerlifters and practical tips on how to avoid injury. In the end you can download a free bench press calculator to get started with a plan to achieve your new goal in life. Feel free to leave some comments below. If you are impatient skip to subheading "How to bench press like a powerlifter".

Topics: Lift stronger, Bench Press

How to bench press like a bodybuilder

This is an overview on how to bench press as a bodybuilder for beginners based on my experience. I am not the best bench presser in the world, only in my local gym with a personal record of 150 kilograms at 82kg bodyweight. Utilizing German Volume Training i managed to increase my chest by 2 inches in a month. If you are impatient directly skip to the subheading  "How to bench press like a bodybuilder.

Topics: Lift stronger, Bench Press, Powerlifting, Bench, Bodybuilding

How to use velocity based training for strength

This is an overview for how to use velocity based training for the purpose of strength with special focus on the squat, bench press and deadlift. In the article, you will find further links to material on the matter and the several devices which can be used to measure velocity for a barbell. 

Topics: Lift stronger

When to use Smolov Jr

Smolov Jr is a powerlifting program which lasts for a month and resembles the base cycle out of the original Smolov program from which it was boiled down. If you are not afraid of hard work and like to reap the benefits in the gym hitting a new personal record on one of the big three within a month, you want a program you want to pour your heart and soul into.

Topics: Smolov, Powerlifting, Bodybuilding, Strongman

Can you do Stronglifts 5x5 to get ripped ?

Great so you have decided to work out more regularly to look like Chris Pratt ? Good for you and you also found the Stronglifts 5x5 program which promises results even if you are a complete nerd ? So you have everything you need to get started ? Well maybe not and read on to find out what else you might need.

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Topics: Stronglifts 5x5, Powerlifting, Bodybuilding, Strongman

6 common mistakes when you bench press for strength

These are my personal observations of the biggest mistakes being made when bench pressing for strength. Feel free to elaborate or add in the comments. I personally bench press 150kg at 88kg to 90kg bodyweight and hope some of the tips are useful or entertaining for you.

Topics: Lift stronger, Bench Press, Powerlifting, Bench

Wendler 531: Is it worth your time ?

If you are fit, know how to handle a barbell and want to apply an aproach of half an hour a day to get strong beside your other sports commitments, I think Wednler 531^is one of the best options around.

Topics: Jim Wendler 5/3/1, Powerlifting, Bodybuilding, Strongman