Can't barbell bench press

The most common limitations to the barbell bench press are a lack of strength, mobility, and technique. This article will look into each of these and offer alternatives.

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Are barbell curls effective?

Barbell curls are effective for training your biceps. For other muscle groups, you might want to find more effective exercises. 

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Stronglifts or PPL

To compare Stronglifts and PPL is apples and oranges. While Stronglifts is a program PPL is a training method. If you find a Push, pull, legs program to do be aware that they often are biased towards bodybuilding rather than functional fitness. 

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

Are barbell rows a compound exercise?

 

No, as they only use one joint in the body of executed correctly. Based on the version and execution of the lift it is likely that this point will be argued. 

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Can't feel barbell row in lats

Grip wider and minimize your body movement to feel the row in your lats. This should make you feel your lats during the row.

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PHUL vs Stronglifts

PHUL is better suited for intermediates who want to take a middle of the road approach between muscle and strength. Stronglifts is one of the best choices for beginners who want to take a middle of the road approach between the two.

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

Deadlift and overhead press

The deadlift and overhead press make a good push / pull combination for a complete session in one day. You get your entire body worked using a barbell.

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Overview and review of the Rogue Ohio deadlift bar

This overview of the  Ohio deadlift 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. 

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Can't barbell row

Most likely the 20kg bar is too heavy for you. Start with dumbbells or kettlebells which are lighter to progress to the barbell. 

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Are barbell rows safe

 

Barbell rows are safer than most team sports. Ease in gradually and keep your movements controlled. Leave the inner gorilla at home and you are fine. 

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