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Powerlifting vs weightlifting shoes

Posted by Pascal Landshoeft

Oct 24, 2019 9:30:00 AM

Powerlifting vs weightlifting shoes

 
These two forms are not mutually exclusive. A powerlifter will probably own weightlifting shoes for   squatting and a pair of wrestling shoes for   deadlifting. A weightlifter only needs one pair which he is really with. 
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Topics: Powerlifting

Overview and review of the TITAN Multi grip Camber bar [Article, Video]

Posted by Pascal Landshoeft

Oct 24, 2019 9:00:00 AM

 

Overview and review of the TITAN Multi-grip Camber bar

The Titan multi grip camber bar will put you back about $150. TITAN is well known for their very good prices compared to their competition and will get you started on your home gym. This review was originally posted in “which barbell to get from TITAN”.

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Overview and review of the TITAN T3 Yoke

Posted by Pascal Landshoeft

Oct 24, 2019 9:00:00 AM

 

Overview and review of the TITAN T3 Yoke

The TITAN T3  Yoke with pulley will put you back about $350 - $370. TITAN is well known for their very good prices compared to their competition and will get you started on your home gym. This review was originally posted in “which Titan rack to buy for under $500

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Powerlifting and Crossfit [Article]

Posted by Pascal Landshoeft

Oct 23, 2019 9:30:00 AM

Powerlifting and CrossFit 

 
Powerlifting and CrossFit are good additions to each other. Powerlifters might see better results by investing time in Olympic weightlifting to increase their performance if veering into other sports is considered. 
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Topics: Powerlifting

Overview and review of the TITAN EZ Load hex bar [Article, Video]

Posted by Pascal Landshoeft

Oct 23, 2019 9:00:00 AM

 

Overview and review of the TITAN EZ Load Hex bar

The Titan EZ load hex bar will put you back about $150. TITAN is well known for their very good prices compared to their competition and will get you started on your home gym. This review was originally posted in “which barbell to get from TITAN”.

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Overview and review of the TITAN 41 fold rack [Article, Video]

Posted by Pascal Landshoeft

Oct 23, 2019 9:00:00 AM

Overview and review of the 41' Fold back

The TITAN 41 fold back will put you back about $340 - $390. TITAN is well known for their very good prices compared to their competition and will get you started on your home gym. This review was originally posted in “which Titan rack to buy for under $500

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What powerlifting belt [Article]

Posted by Pascal Landshoeft

Oct 22, 2019 9:30:00 AM

What Powerlifting belt

 
Go for a   leather belt  if you are buying your first. Once you know more what you want you can go into lever or   Nylon belts  for specific purposes.
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Topics: Powerlifting

Overview and review of the TITAN Safety Squat Bar [Article, Video]

Posted by Pascal Landshoeft

Oct 22, 2019 9:00:00 AM

Overview and review of the TITAN Safety Squat bar

The Titan Safety squat bar will put you back about $200 TITAN is well known for their very good prices compared to their competition and will get you started on your home gym. This review was originally posted in “which barbell to get from TITAN”.

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Keto for basketball [Article]

Posted by Pascal Landshoeft

Oct 22, 2019 9:00:00 AM

Keto for basketball

 
Keto can work if you want to lose weight as a basketball player. Still, cutting out carbohydrates might result in lower levels of explosiveness if overdone as fat usually translates to energy slower in the body than sugar.
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Topics: Keto

How long should the 5x5 workout take? [Article]

Posted by Pascal Landshoeft

Oct 21, 2019 9:00:00 AM

How long should the 5x5 workout take?

 
The length of the 5x5 workout is misrepresented in the marketing of the Stronglifts program. While it takes only half an hour, in the beginning, it will balloon to 1.5 hours when you progress based on the rest you take between sets. At this stage, you might want to consider alternatives.
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Topics: Stronglifts 5x5