Powerlifting: What to eat

 

Topics: Powerlifting

How long does German Volume training take?

 

German Volume Training usually takes about 45 minutes to 1.5 hours depending on your rest and how much weight you load on the barbell. 

Topics: German Volume Training

Why powerlifting shoes? 

 

Topics: Powerlifting

Crossfit for bodybuilding

 

CrossFit might not be the ideal pairing with bodybuilding to make you successful. Better accessory work would be around low-risk cardio to shed your fat for competition or improving your cooking skills.

Topics: Crossfit

Where to place powerlifting belt

 

Start in the middle and then experiment with moving the belt up and down. The best place to wear it is where you feel strongest after experimenting a little. 

Topics: Powerlifting

Bodybuilding for Crossfit

 

Bodybuilding techniques and the mindset which comes with it in terms of training techniques are not well matched for CrossFit as they neither put an emphasis on speed or max strength. There are no extra points for looking good in Crossfit. It might help for getting sponsors but not to win competitions.

Topics: Crossfit

5x5 workout how many times a week 

 

You will do most 5x5 programs three times a week. Anything below that usually disrupts the structure of the program. Same goes for more sessions a week unless your 5x5 schedule has dedicated days for accessory work. 

Topics: Stronglifts 5x5

What I wanted to be when I grew up

 

These are the examples which stuck with me the most. Ultimately I just would like to be a good person, whatever that means. Being a dad, whilst earning my money from writing about things I like would be pretty cool. If I could then make enough to buy a house for everyone in the family and go into space that would be bliss. These articles are based on prompts from the Edison and wordsmith deck to make my writing a little more personal.

Topics: Think Deeper