How to barbell row 

Start off the floor or slightly below the hips. Move the barbell from there to the chest. Rinse and repeat to make your back thicker and stronger. 

Topics: Lift stronger, Fitness, Strength, Barbell

Workouts like Stronglifts

 

Workouts like Stronglifts are ketogains, ice cream fitness, and Starting Strength. This article discusses all four programs and gives recommendations which Is for you. 

Topics: Lift stronger, Stronglifts 5x5, Fitness, Strength, Diet

Deadlift and lower back

Training the deadlift also covers the lower back. Only doing deadlifts will leave you with a bottleneck in the smaller muscle groups soon. Incorporate some low intensity, high repetition lower back work to remedy this. 

Topics: Lift stronger, Deadlift, Fitness, Strength

Overview and review of the Rogue RML 490 

 

The Rogue RML 490 rack comes in at $983 and is one of the better options for under $1000 from Rogue. Learn more in this review which was originally published in the Article "Which Rack to buy from Rogue for under $1000".

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Overview and review of the Rogue Wagon Wheel Pair

 

The Rogue Wagon wheel plates will set you back about $425. These plates are especially good to use for powerlifters who are serious about competing. This overview has originally been published in the article "Which rogue plates to buy" which you can find on this blog.

 

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Rogue 3 Ohio belt

The Rogue Ohio 3'' belt can be had for $94 from Rogue. This belt is a good option when the 4'' leather belts dig into your ribs. If you want to know more about the Rogue belt assortment read my article "Which belt to buy from Rogue" in which this overview was originally published.

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Rogue Ohio Lifting Belt

The Rogue Ohio lifting belt is the best value for money option you can obtain from Rogue at $110. If you want to know more about other Rogue belts read my article "Which belt to buy from Rogue" for an overview in which this review was originally posted.

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Can dumbbells replace the barbell

Dumbbells can replace barbells in most fitness scenarios and not for competitive powerlifting and weightlifting scenarios. 

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Stronglifts or calisthenics

Stronglifts is the better program if you like metal and to train indoors. This is the path to strength, but not necessarily the cutest looks. If you want to get toned and impress at the beach calisthenics might be the better way to go. 

Topics: Lift stronger, Stronglifts 5x5, Fitness, Strength

Deadlift or squat first

Generally, you should start with the squat before the deadlift as injury risk is higher. Try to avoid pairing them on the same day unless you are a beginner. 

Topics: Lift stronger, Kettlebll, Fitness, Strength, Powerlifting, Bodybuilding, Strongman