How to barbell squat

 

This is a short overview of the most effective   barbell exercises which beginners can do. I left the Olympic lifts out on purpose as they are harder to learn than this selection.

Topics: Bench Press, Deadlift, Squat

How to barbell shoulder press

 

This is a short overview of the most effective   barbell exercises which beginners can do. I left the Olympic lifts out on purpose as they are harder to learn than this selection.

Topics: Bench Press, Deadlift, Squat

How to barbell deadlift

 

This is a short overview of the most effective   barbell exercises which beginners can do. I left the Olympic lifts out on purpose as they are harder to learn than this selection.

Topics: Bench Press, Deadlift, Squat

Squat rack with pulley system

 

There are mainly two ways in the market of going about a rack with a lat pull down. Either you have a solid lat pulldown including the weight plates build or attached to the rack or a flimsy pulley system that uses the plates you already have. If you have space and budget go for the sturdy version. If you don't go for the makeshift solution as some lat pulls are better than no lat pulls whatsoever. This article gives you an overview of the choices you have between Rogue and TITAN.

Topics: Squat, Rogue, Powerlifting, TITAN, Rack, Garagegym, Home Gym

Overview of the most effective barbell exercises for beginners

 

This is a short overview of the most effective   barbell exercises which beginners can do. I left the Olympic lifts out on purpose as they are harder to learn than this selection.

Topics: Bench Press, Deadlift, Squat

Squat rack for low ceiling

 

The general power rack will come in between 90' to 108'. Ask the supplier whether they have an option to cut it down for you, as they usually do for some extra money. The best power racks for small spaces out of the box are fold racks, half racks, and squat stands.

Topics: Squat, Rogue, Powerlifting, TITAN, Garagegym, Home Gym

What does the squat rack bar weigh?

 

The Squat rack bar you will find in your local gym will usually weigh about 20kg. The only way to be really sure is to put it on the scale yourself.

Topics: Squat, Rogue, Powerlifting, TITAN, Barbell, Garagegym, Home Gym

How powerlifters tick: Interview with Avi Silverberg

I am only a beginner in the world of powerlifting compared to Avi. He has been lifting for more than 10 years and is involved with the Canadian national team. You can find his views and coaching tips at Powerliftingtechnique. He approached me recently to comment on the differences between the sumo and conventional deadlift and he was kind enough to participate in a little interview. Here are the results. 

 

I find it very interesting how simple his approaches are and the numbers are still impressive. A good cut will always make your total look more impressive. But see yourself in this interview ad maybe check out Avi's business for support if you are somwehere in Canada.

 

Topics: Bench Press, Squat, Powerlifting, Interview

Squat rack vs half rack

 

Both will get you strong. If you have the space and budget go for the full rack. If you would have to wait for 2 years to Invest in a full rack and can start training now in a half rack, do that. Apart from that the bigger and stronger you are, the bigger your equipment should be.

Topics: Squat, Rogue, Powerlifting, TITAN, Rack, Garagegym, Home Gym

Overview and review Squat Max MD

The Squat Max MD comes in at $950 and is a great addition to your existing rack to widen the possible exercises you can do. This article was originally published in "which accessory equipment to get for your rogue rack".

Topics: Squat, Rogue, Powerlifting, Garagegym, Home Gym