How to ensure good form for benching, squatting & deadlifting

Mar 30, 2015 4:00:00 AM

How to ensure good form for benching, squatting & deadlifting

I have been lifting for a year now and I am far from perfect. I went up to 137.5 kg on the squat with a cheat squat. I realized a bit late that the form was weak and did not provide me with the gains I wanted. Proof was my weak performances on the thruster, where I just could not build up speed. A squat of 137.5 kg and that I had to scale Fran at the same time just did not add up and I went back down to grind my way back up from 80kg with great results. My squat felt never more powerful at 102.5kg.

Topics: Bench Press, Deadlift, Squat, Powerlifting, Bodybuilding, Strongman

My first crossfit Danny

Posted by Pascal Landshoeft

Mar 28, 2015 10:00:00 PM

My first crossfit Danny

In March I amped up my game in the new gym I am a member of, as they do not think that somebody who gives his all in the gym is weird. I did my first crossfit Danny and managed to do 2 rounds + 30 box jumps and one pull up. Great workout combined with Annie as a warm up.

How to mentally prepare for a marathon

Posted by Pascal Landshoeft

Mar 28, 2015 2:25:00 PM

How to mentally prepare for a marathon

A marathon is not just a challenge for your body, but also for your mind. Inevitably you will push yourself beyond the limits as with normal running templates you will not go the full distance in your preparation. I have done two marathons so far, one under 4 hours. I am going to do two more this year, so here are some tips, if you are just starting out, as the bodily readiness is as important as the mental.

Best knee sleeves from Rehband review

Posted by Pascal Landshoeft

Mar 26, 2015 4:25:00 PM

Best Knee sleeves from Rehband review

I personally own the Rehband Froning series. It matches my black and red Adidas weight lifting shoes and the Garmin forerunner 220. I did not plan this, but it works. Once you get serious about lifting I would recommend to get a pair.

Topics: Crossfit Equipment

5 triathlons to do when you get bored with city marathons

Posted by Pascal Landshoeft

Mar 26, 2015 3:08:00 PM

5 triathlons to do when you get bored with city marathons

Some people are extrme, really extreme. I am personally still at the city marathon phase, as I want to do one under 3 hours before moving on to other endurance events. Some of you still will find that too boring or already have done many. There also the ones who are collecting marathons and ticking them off to the magic 100. I bow to those people, because that means 2 marathons each year for 50 years. For everybody else who wants to stay extreme, but also have some change, here are some triathlons to consider.

Topics: How to run a faster marathon

Best gym shorts review

Posted by Pascal Landshoeft

Mar 24, 2015 2:28:00 PM

Best gym shorts

I have owned running shorts, judo trousers, skins, jogging pants, jeans, shinos, suite trousers, you name it. Fight shorts are by far the most comfortable and best pair of leg cloth i have owned so far. They are a bit pricey, but worth every euro.

Topics: Crossfit Equipment

Different weight plates and their use

Posted by Pascal Landshoeft

Mar 23, 2015 1:54:31 PM

Different weight plates and their use

There is a lot of material out there for your home gym. If you have not tested the material yet or trained a lot in different gyms you might not now the full scope of your purchase. Here is some guidance from different websites and what I experienced in different gyms.

What crossfit can do for runners

Posted by Pascal Landshoeft

Mar 23, 2015 12:28:32 PM

What crossfit can do for runners

I have been doing crossfit und lifting in parallel to my running training for about a year now with good results. I recover quicker, I am less prone to injury and improved my personal records on all distances except the marathon.

Topics: Can marathoners be good crossfitters?

4 quick protein packed snacks for crossfitters

Posted by Pascal Landshoeft

Mar 22, 2015 1:25:50 PM

4 quick protein packed snacks for crossfitters

Snacks should be under 350 calories each, so be mindful about how much of this you prepare. I personally have to get better at preparing my snacks for work. This post is an attempt for making a start. These snacks have been taken from the April 2015 issue of muscle and fitness.

Topics: Food for marathon and crossfit

6 runs to do if a marathon is not enough for you

Posted by Pascal Landshoeft

Mar 22, 2015 7:26:00 AM

6 runs to do if a marathon is not enough for you

It is crazy enough to run a marathon. Some people would even say it is crazy to run at all. There are a distinct few who will say "city marathons bore me, it goes all in a flat circle for 3 to 4 hours, nothing to see, nothing special to do". If you are of the first group, here is your shock and awe therapy that there events which are even more hideous than a marathon. To the second group I say: Add these to your bucket list.