Stronglifts and intermittent fasting

 

Stronglifts and intermittent fasting can be combined. For beginners interested in strength development a bigger window for calorie intake is preferable. For Bodybuilders who are cutting it is better to pair fasting with a program with a bigger bias towards hypertrophy.

Topics: Stronglifts 5x5, Fitness, Strength, Powerlifting, Diet, Bodybuilding, Strongman

Deadlift or good morning

 

The deadlift is at the center of most strength focused programs. The good morning is usually used as accessory work for experienced lifters with lower back weaknesses. This article outlines the pros and cons of both lifts and whether they cover your needs. 

Topics: Lift stronger, Deadlift, Fitness, Strength, Powerlifting, Diet, Bodybuilding, Strongman

GVT and HIIT

 

GVT and HIIT can be combined depending on your goals. Based on this pair GVT with a bulking diet first and HIIT with a cutting diet. If this does not get the desired results to move on to adding more exercise. 

Topics: German Volume Training, Fitness, Strength

How Stronglifts 5x5 works

 

Stronglifts  5x5 works with a progressive overload to get you stronger. This means you increase the weight lifted in little increments from workout to workout. This article explains the principle in more detail and shows alternatives. 

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

GVT back and biceps

 

German Volume training is a good protocol to make your back and biceps grow. 10 sets by 10 repetitions are tough but get results. Make sure that your diet matches up with your plans. This will be one of the main deciding factors. The back is usually quite hard to train while the biceps is easier but yields lesser strength gains. 

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

How Stronglifts changed my life

Stronglifts changed my life because it made me believe that I can write decent copy. This might be an unexpected outcome from a beginner lifting program. Learn more in this article write to me via pascal@marathon-Crossfit.com if you are interested.

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

 

 

Deadlift: How heavy should you go?

Most people will go between 60 - 75% of their body weight when they start. Once you become more advanced this will increase to 1.5 of your body weight. The most elite lifters will perform their training 60 - 75% from 2 times their bodyweight upward.

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Topics: Deadlift, Fitness, Powerlifting, Bodybuilding

GVT vs 5x5 for mass

Diet is the main factor in building mass. If you have no meal plan yet cover this first. After that GVT will yield better results to build muscle than 5x5.

Topics: Lift stronger, Stronglifts 5x5, German Volume Training, Fitness, Strength, Diet

Stronglifts: How to Squat

This article covers the five most important points for squatting on Stronglifts. You will learn basic techniques and find material to deepen your knowledge. To start learn a proper walk out, how to build tension and to squat to depth. Learn these techniques one step at a time. For more detail you can always contact me via pascal@marathon-crossfit.com.

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

GVT chest and back

 

German Volume training can be used to build a bigger chest and back. The template is 10x10 at 60% with 30 seconds rest. The chest is usually easier to grow than your back. 

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