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

Can kettlebells swings replace squats

 

The kettlebell swing and the squat are both highly functional. Some people are afraid and intimidated by the barbell back squat and it seems like that many women are among them. The kettlebell cannot replace the squat if you want to get really strong. If your goals are fat loss and toning however you can skip the squat. Your calves and your butt will just not be as defined as for others who do squat or cheat with plastic surgery and camera angles.

 

Topics: Squat, Kettlebell, Fitness

 

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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

 

 

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How you can use a squat rack

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The squat rасk саn be uѕеd in a vаriеtу of wауѕ аnd ѕеrvе various рurроѕеѕ. You саn dо diffеrеnt еxеrсiѕеѕ for the lеgѕ аnd exercises for other body parts. Thеir number and vаriаtiоn dереnds оn the mеdiа itѕеlf аnd itѕ trаining goals. To mеntiоn a fеw highlighs: the ѕԛuаt (оkау, I know it's сеrtаinlу not the most original idеа), dеаdlift, bench press (flat, incline аnd decline), overhead press, ѕhrugѕ (frоnt and bасk), biceps сurlѕ. Yоu can еvеn inсrеаѕе thе vаriаtiоn оf thiѕ exercise by using only раrtiаl mоvеmеnts. In addition to a normal squat, you саn uѕе a lot of variations with bаrѕ аnd wooden bоxеѕ to manipulate the range of motion.

Topics: Lift stronger, Squat

 

Topics: Lift stronger, Squat

 

 

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Surprisingly, strength to weight ratio is the ultimate key to jump high !

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Beginner

Stronger than 5% of lifters. A beginner lifter can perform the movement correctly and has practiced it for at least a month.

Amateur

Stronger than 20% of lifters. A novice lifter has trained regularly in the technique for at least six months.

Skilled

Stronger than 50% of lifters. An intermediate lifter has trained regularly in the technique for at least two years.

Experienced

Stronger than 80% of lifters. An advanced lifter has progressed for over five years.

Elite

Stronger than 95% of lifters. An elite lifter has dedicated over five years to become competitive at strength sports.

Topics: Lift stronger, Squat

 

Topics: Lift stronger, Squat

 

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

 

Topics: Lift stronger, Squat

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Topics: Lift stronger, Squat, Fitness