Are barbell collars necessary?

Barbell collars are necessary for most lifting scenarios to keep you safe and improve your performance. Without them, you will create more risk of injury. 

Topics: Lift stronger, Fitness, Strength, Barbell

How to barbell deadlift?

 

The main ingredients of a good barbell deadlift are tension, aggression and control. Beginners get usually at least one component wrong. Here are some tips to stay tight, hungry and level-headed. 

Topics: Lift stronger, Deadlift, Fitness, Strength

Stronglifts and Muay Thai

Stronglifts is not the ideal pairing with martial arts. If you are a beginning fighter focus on your Muay Thai instructions and listen closely to your trainer. No need for extra work in the weight room, ask your master what to do instead if you want to train more. If you are a fully qualified Muay Thai fighter who wants to step up their game in the weight room, go for programs like Wendler 531 or the Juggernaut method. These are more suited to your level of fitness and goal set than Stronglifts 5x5.

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

Deadlift and bench press

The deadlift and bench press are a good combination for a full body strength session in the gym. If you like a barbell and prefer power over muscle this is the way to go. 

Topics: Bench Press, Deadlift, Kettlebll, Fitness, Strength

Overview and review of the Rogue Monster Lite Rig 2.0

 

 

 

Price: 1.795$ - 5.095$

This review was originally posted in the longer article " Which strength equipment to buy from rogue " in which you can read about 25 products of Rogue which cost more than 1.000$. The Rogue Monster lite rig is a good start to your home gym or commercial gym targeted at the general public. See the details in this article.

Topics: Rogue

Overview and review of the Rogue Operator bar

This overview of the  Rogue Chan bar  was originally published in my comprehensive guide on  which Rogue barbell to buy . If you are currently considering to buy a Rogue barbell it is worth a read to get input on the latest models. I update the guide on a yearly basis depending on Rogue's new releases. 

Topics: Lift stronger, Fitness, Rogue

Deadlift or barbell row

If you have time to pay attention to each muscle group separately do the row combined with other exercises. If you have little time the deadlift is your friend. 

Topics: Lift stronger, Fitness, Strength, Barbell

Where to place barbell for squat?

There two options, the high bar and low bar squat. The high bar squat is better foent. Mix both for best results.

Topics: Lift stronger, Squat, Kettlebll, Strength

Ice cream fitness vs Stronglifts 5x5

Ice cream fitness is basically Stronglifts 5x5 with a little add-on. If you have half an hour more time three times a week do Ice cream fitness. Otherwise, do Stronglifts. 

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