How to barbell shoulder press

 

To barbell shoulder press set up the bar at shoulder height in the rack. Get under the bar and drive the bar up. Take care of your shoulder mobility to prevent injury.

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Stronglifts and weight loss

 

Stronglifts 5x5 is not ideal for weight loss. Cardio and proper dieting are better to achieve your weight loss goals. Stronglifts is still better than no activity at all. If you are overweight and therefore not able to run or even walk, Stronglifts is also not suitable for you. Always consult a doctor before embarking on a fitness program to lose weight. 

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

 

Deadlift like a pro 

 

Deadlifting like a pro is a lot more about mindset than technique. If you follow the advice in this article by the letter you will deadlift like a pro tomorrow. Being a pro will take ten years of deadlifting like a pro.

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Overview and review of the Rogue Pyrros bar

This overview of the Rogue Pyrros 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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GVT vs OVT

 

GVT is the simple and quick option to build muscle with the risk of overuse injury and boredom. OVT has more variation and takes more time while lowering injury risk and staying more interesting. 

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

How to barbell squat properly?

Take it serious. Serious people lift serious weights. Build maximum tension and focus. The setup is the most important part of the lift. The rest is execution. Learn more in the following article.

Topics: Lift stronger, Squat, Fitness, Strength

Stronglifts vs bodyweight

 

If you are an outdoorsy person who lacks to be in a group go with bodyweight exercises. If you like dungeons and the feel of metal on your body go with   Stronglifts. The results will not be that much different if you are interested in general health. 

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

Deadlift or squat more weight

 

You should roughly squat and deadlift the same weight. If you deadlift a lot more than you squat work on your hip mobility. If you squat a lot more than you deadlift work on your grip strength. This should move these lifts closer together. 

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Overview & Review of the Rogue Russian bar

This overview of the Rogue Russian 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, Rogue

GVT vs GBC

GVT is a classic which everyone interested in Strength should have done a least once in their life. An easier start can GBC as it is a bit less volume but with more focus on execution which sometimes lacks with beginners. 

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