How to use velocity based training for strength

This is an overview for how to use velocity based training for the purpose of strength with special focus on the squat, bench press and deadlift. In the article, you will find further links to material on the matter and the several devices which can be used to measure velocity for a barbell. 

6 common mistakes when you bench press for strength

These are my personal observations of the biggest mistakes being made when bench pressing for strength. Feel free to elaborate or add in the comments. I personally bench press 150kg at 88kg to 90kg bodyweight and hope some of the tips are useful or entertaining for you.

Powerlifting equipment

This is quite along post about Powerlifting equipment and what I know about it. I tried to get all the equipment I know and use into one spot using pictures, videos and text to make the topic of powerlifting, which I find exciting, more acessible for you.

I would recommend that you skim the post first and dive into the sections which are most relevant to you at first to than come back at a later stage. Each section can be read without reading the other parts of the article. Enjoy and looking forward to your feedback to make this information even better, especially from more experienced lifters than me.

Powerlifting workouts for beginners

First things first you will find more intricate and detailed information on these programs on powerliftingtowin. This is a summary of the content their for you to navigate quciker through the repschemes and fin everything in one post. This is only recommended for lifters who have ideally run at least one programme for more than three months, because this will give the right knowledge to now what these sets and repetitions mean to you in real life.

If you are a complete newbie, please familiarise yourself with concepts like linear progression, periodization and fatigue management first before reading on. If you have questions put them in the comments below.

Should I use machines in the gym ?

This question has been posed to me by friends quite a few times. If you are a beginner, senior citizen, injured athlete or bodybuilder i think machines are the way to go. If you are looking for raw strength, durability and a bullet proof body for combat / martial arts use them as accessory work at best and stick with free weights. 

Training bands

This is a quick overview of my personal experience with bands, what they can be used for and how much they cost. 

Bench Press Calculator

This bench press calculator is made for you to save you about a week of research. You can skip my rambling and just download the free excel spreadsheet at the end or spent the time to learn how to use it and maybe pick up a tip or two. You will be provided with data based on your own performance on your 1RM, dynamic bench press ad Sinclair coefficient.

Which weightlifting shoes should I get from Adidas ?

This is to help you whether to get the Adipower or powerlifting shoes from Adidas. I own both of them and train regularly, so I hope this insight might be help of help to you to make a good decision on where to put your money.

Mark Bell Sling Shot Review

A good product to break through plateaues for experienced lifters. Good shipping and a reasonable price do the rest. Definetly reommended if you can bench more than your body weight and want to take it to the next step.

How to improve your squat

The squat is one of the most challenging and rewarding movements you can do in the gym. Here are two years of my experience gathered in the gym and watching several YouTube videos on how to improve on your squat. My biggest weakness at time of writing is ankle mobility and the resulting instability around my heels and feet. Still all of these clues helped a great deal to move my squat from 120kg to 142.5kg in roughly half a year.