72. Deadlift Dynamite quotes which will make you pull more

This is a collection of Andy Bolton and Pavel Tsatsoulin quotes which will make you pull more weight. I highly recommend that you read their book Deadlift Dynamite in full from which these are taken:

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Topics: Lift stronger, Deadlift, Powerlifting, Bodybuilding

 

Smolov for intermediates

 

Smolov is a program which you can consider to prove your manhood. It is one of these things which are stupid to do if you look at it rationally and are yet very cool once you have done them. Intermediates are in my opinion ready for the workload if they do some additional homework I have outlined in this post. Still, I believe, Smolov is the most fun to do and makes the most sense when you are at an elite stage and do not care about competitions.

Topics: Lift stronger, Smolov, Squat, Powerlifting, Bodybuilding, Strongman

 

Smolov for beginners

 

This is an article which outlines whether the Smolov squat routine is suitable  for beginners in lifting. For this the basic principles of strength development are being outlined, measuring of one repetition maximums and their relation to body weight is explained and the knowledge is applied to the question of the article. If you want to save time I do not think the program is for beginners and skip to the conclusion to see why. If you want to know more about how strength is developed and find additional sources please read on.

 

Topics: Lift stronger, Smolov, Squat, Powerlifting, Bodybuilding, Strongman

 

Smolov for advanced lifters

 

This an overview of Smolov and discussion for advanced lifters. You will first look at whether you meet the criteria of being an advanced lifter and from there the pros and cons of Smolov will be discussed in a non-empirical manner. If you want more detail on the structure of the program please read my Smolov review.

 

Topics: Lift stronger, Smolov, Squat, Powerlifting, Bodybuilding, Strongman

Selected quotes from Deadlift Dynamite that will make you stronger

These quotes are taken from my notes when I read Deadlift Dynamite to become better at my deadlift. I also wrote an entire review of the book which is linked at the end of the list. Hope you en joy the read and find something instructive or inspiring for your training.

Topics: Lift stronger, Deadlift, Powerlifting, Bodybuilding, Strongman

 

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Bench press or squat first?

Why you need squats for in your workout and how to do them right

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The bеnсh рrеѕѕ exercise is рrоbаblу the mоѕt famous in the world of bоdуbuilding, but it iѕ оnе of thе most miѕundеrѕtооd. The bench press uѕеѕ оnе оf thе three main асtivitiеѕ at tоurnаmеntѕ to еvаluаtе thе оvеrаll ѕtrеngth оf аn individual, аѕ wеll as squats and suspensions. Usually do the squat first.

Topics: Bench Press, Squat, Powerlifting, Bodybuilding

 

Can you squat and deadlift on the same day ? Make your choice.

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Squats and deadlifts can be done on the same day, if done in separate workouts. You would squat in the morning and deadlift in the evening.

 

Squatting and deadlifting on the same day also gives you the rest of the week to get all of your work in. You can bench on one day and then do back and bicep work on the other, or if you just want to train twice a week, you can do bench, bench assistance, and then your rows and chins as well. This works just fine too.

 

Topics: Lift stronger, Deadlift, Squat, Powerlifting, Bodybuilding

Best Deadlift Dynamite review which will make you pull more

This is my write up of the Deadlift Dynamite book authored by Pavel Tsatsouline and Andy Bolton. I am currently on a quest to move my deadlift north of 200kg for which this book was ideal. Here is my summary and as always I recommend to buy and read if you want to improve. Everything else is cheating and cheaters do not hit their goals sustainably.

Topics: Lift stronger, Deadlift, Powerlifting, Bodybuilding, Strongman

What is a bench press shirt and how to get one

The first time I heard the word; “Bench press shirt”, I immediately began to wonder what it could be and what exactly it could be doing for lifters. Until I saw and used the shirt myself, I erroneously concluded it is perhaps a magic suit to enhance the effectiveness of benchers, kingly members of the powerlifting, weightlifting, squat, deadlifting community at the gym. I might have been wrong with that, but it’s clear now that my conclusion was entirely incorrect. Anyway, you don’t need to laugh at me; it was a long time ago, and there is always a first time for everything. I know better now.

Topics: Lift stronger, Bench Press, Powerlifting, Bench

 

How to energise Stronglifts 5x5 with a complete accessory plan

Stronglifts 5x5 is one of the most popular lifting programs out there. I have done it myself for ten months with big success. Here is what I learned to make it even better regarding accessory work if you want to energise your routine even more. Highly recommended to anyone who got bored with the program or starts to feel like they are struggling with it after half a year.

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