Stronglifts 5x5 for Teenagers ?

All in all I would only recommend Stronglifts 5x5 in the late teenage years. Parents should be open to the needs of their children, inform themselves and make a decision based on facts which take into account the needs of everybody involved equally based on merit, rather than authority. Different approaches will most likely lead to tension in the household and resources being wasted needlessly (been there, done that). I hope this article is informative and helpful, if your family is faced with the decision of allowing a teenager to go on Stronglifts or not. Please always consult a doctor before deciding for a program. This article covers the dynamics and concerns within a family rather than the program itself. The program is safe and works and I have done it myself and you will find details in my review of Stronglifts 5x5.

Explanation for the Jim Wendler 5/3/1 calculator

Start of the one year Wendler 5/3/1 experiment

This is the start of my journey to go from mid to upper intermediate strength level to elite strength level within a year using the Wendler 5/3/1 program. Start will be after my holidays in california 2015 and end will be the same time next year. The aim is to finish at a one rep maximum of 200kg for the squat, 165kg for the bench press and and 235kg for the deadlift at 80 - 88 kg body weight.

Do you need protein to get stronger ?

The answer to this question is YES, you need protein to get stronger. However the answer to the question "Does protein make me stronger ?" is NO. You have to see protein as part of your overall lifestyle, goals and diet to understand it's function and if, how much and in which form you will take protein based on the whole picture. When you look at supplements always remember that someone is selling you a product and therefore that particular industry has an interest to make you believe that you need it. I personally have two shakes a day, one in the morning, one in the evening, as part of a balanced diet while doing two intense workouts a day to give you some perspective. Always consult a doctor for your specific diet needs.

Dynamic 10 minute warm up for crossfit and powerlifting

This warm up is the result of reading some books, try and error and just going for it. Hope this helps as it is around ten minutes and does not keep you from doing your actual session and you also have the opportunity do practice double unders. 

 30 tips on how to get stronger for lifting

This is a collection of links, videos and rep schemes I used to go from novice to intermediate/advanced level in lifting. I hold the bench press record for my local gym. So this is a collection of tips from an average Joe to make you one of the strongest, if not the strongest guy in your local gym. If you want to go beyond that, you can use this article as a starting point for your research to achieve greater things.

 Stronglifts 5x5 vs. German Volume Training

This article will discuss the pros and cons of Stronlifts 5x5 and German Volume Training in detail inclusing my first hand experience and sources from the web to help you to decide which program is the better fit for you to hit the gym. Please leave comments about your own experiences to make the article even better.

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German Volume Training 4 week Review

I did German volume training for four weeks in May/june 2015. All in all it is great to gain muscle, practise high repetition stamina for crossfit and automate your form after mastering it. It did not provide the strength gains I hoped for but was challenging and fun. See details below.

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How to perform a deadlift for crossfit for beginners

The deadlift is usually the lift in which an individual can pull the highest load, as you can incorporate the most muscle groups of the three big lifts. Variations on the deadlift are the sumo deadlift, trap bar deadlift and the conventional deadlift. For this article we will focus on the conventional deadlift only. I strongly recommend to you to learn the other variations as well, once you get stronger, to add variety to your training. If you lack mobility the trap bar deadlift is usually the more controlled and easier lift to learn than the conventional deadlift, as the trap bar forces you more likely into a less taxing execution of the movement.

How to perform a bench press for crossfit for beginners

The bench press is one of the most commonly performed free weight movement’s in the gym. Even Hollywood incorporates it in a scene between Robin Williams and Matt Damon in the movie Good will hunting as a test of manliness. The major variations of the bench press are related to the width of the grip and whether it is performed in straight movement or with a pause on the chest. For this article we assume you wanted to perform a one rep repetition under maximum load or the maximum amount of repetitions at a lower load.