Stronglifts and climbing

 

While Stronglifts is a great program to build strength and muscle it is not very specific to the sport of climbing. Your time is better invested on the climbing wall or doing calisthenics if your main goal is to become the next speed climbing world champion. 

Topics: Stronglifts 5x5, Fitness, Strength

 

Deadlift like a beast

 

Deadlifting like a beast is all about speed and aggression in the lift. Take Pete Rubish as your inspiration. He deadlifts in a way that the barbell gets afraid of him. Here are some tips to get as primal as Rubish. 

Topics: Lift stronger, Deadlift, Fitness

Overview and review of the Rogue chan 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: Fitness, Rogue

How to barbell shrug

Decide whether you want to use straps or not. Go for 8 - 12 repetitions per set and go one plate down from what you can deadlift. 3 To 5 sets after a deadlift session depending on how beast you feel on the day do the trick.

Topics: Lift stronger, Deadlift, Fitness, Strength

Stronglifts vs Texas method

 

The comparison is flawed as these two programs are designed for different groups. Stronglifts is better compared with starting strength while the Texas method is better compared with Madcow. 

Topics: Lift stronger, Stronglifts 5x5, Fitness, Strength, Powerlifting, Bodybuilding, Strongman, Texas method

Deadlift like a boss

 

Deadlifting like a boss is all about being calm and composed. Play the long-term game if this suits your personality and lifting style. This is for someone who is a bit calmer and not as aggressive. 

Topics: Lift stronger, Deadlift, Fitness, Strength

Overview & Review of the Rogue Thor power bar

This overview of the Rogue Thor 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: Fitness, Rogue

GVT vs Gironda

Gironda 8x8 is a good alternative to German Volume Training when you are on a cut and still want to make gains. While 10x10 is more popular 8x8 might address more specialized needs.

Topics: Lift stronger, German Volume Training, Fitness, Strength

Where to hold the barbell for the bench press

You can hold in the middle, close or wide. Close puts emphasis on the triceps while wide maximizes chest pump. The middle is the way to go to post big one repetition maximums. 

Topics: Lift stronger, Bench Press, Fitness, Strength, Barbell

Stronglifts vs bodybuilding

 

Compare like for like. Stronglifts is a lifting program while bodybuilding is a sport. Is Stronglifts a good bodybuilding program? No, it isn’t. Is it a balanced beginner powerlifting program? Yes, it is? Are there more specific programs for beginning powerlifters? Yes, there are. More details in this article. 

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