Try this deadlift thing to get strong like bull 

The deadlift is my favourite lift to do and it will make you a better athlete and maybe even a better person as it is can be quite humbling. All in all, it will make you think about how to do big things by breaking them down into little increments which you conquer one moment at a time.

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

5 secrets from Pavel Tsatsouline and Jim Wendler to make you stronger

These two are titans of strength training which you will find all over the internet with different pieces of advice. While Pavel takes a functional approach to strength using kettlebells as his main tool of punishment, Jim is a big fan of the compound lifts as he was a powerlifter and football player. When you combine Pavel’s ideas for your warm up with the Wendler 531 program I personally think you get a very nice well-rounded program which makes you a better athlete.

Topics: Lift stronger, Jim Wendler 5/3/1, Powerlifting, Bodybuilding, Strongman

7 simple ways to gain on the deadlift

This is a summary of my biggest mistakes with the deadlift so that you can avoid them and move yourself to new heights. If you made other experiences you want to share please leave a comment and I will incorporate your thoughts.

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Topics: Lift stronger, Deadlift, Powerlifting, Bodybuilding

 

Eliminate these mistakes with the bench press

This is a little write up of the things which I could have done better right from the start to learn the bench press. I gathered these little tips from different sources and put them together. Please leave a comment or tell me your own story about the bench press.

Topics: Lift stronger, Bench Press, Powerlifting, Bench, Bodybuilding

Stop making mistakes with Stronglifts 5x5

In this post, I describe which mistakes I made while training on Stronglifts 5x5 so that you can avoid them. If you have any tips for the program please leave them in the comments.

Topics: Lift stronger, Stronglifts 5x5, Bench Press, Squat, Powerlifting, Bodybuilding, Strongman

Avoid the biggest mistakes with Jim Wendler 531

Based on my own experience I summarised what I did wrong on the Jim Wendler 531 program from my perspective. I test several programs regularly here on my blog and share my experiences. Please leave a comment if you did something when on Jim Wendler you would not do again or if you have any questions.

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Topics: Lift stronger, Jim Wendler 5/3/1, Powerlifting, Bodybuilding, Strongman

 

Squat: When to inhale and exhale

This is a short overview on how to breathe during the squat and what helped me specifically to reduce pain for this iconic exercise. You will also find links to supporting material and please leave a comment if you have found other techniques which helped you improve.

Topics: Lift stronger, Squat, Powerlifting

Squat: How many reps

 It can be quite daunting to pick the right amount of repetition and sets when you start with the squat. here are some example templates which you should know and use to your own advantage. Always be mindful about y our own goals and what is the best rep scheme to achieve them. If you are in doubt talk to y our personal trainer or leave a comment below.

Topics: Lift stronger, Squat, Powerlifting

How accurate are bench press calculators?

So should you rely on a bench press calculator for your performance? The short answer is definitely not for estimating real life one repetition maximum attempts. They are a good tool to get estimates to see where to start and whether you are progressing.

Topics: Lift stronger, Bench Press, Powerlifting, Bench, Bodybuilding

What are bench press bars made of? 

This is an overview of barbells which can be used for the bench press. Most of them are made of steel with different finishes. For details and different variations of barbells read on. Hope you enjoy it. 

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Topics: Lift stronger, Bench Press, Powerlifting, Barbell