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Starting strength routine: Advanced tips for 5x5 Stronglift program

Posted by Pascal Landshoeft

Jan 2, 2015 10:08:00 AM

 

Starting strength routine: Advanced tips for 5x5 Stronglift program

 

The disheartening news is that i start the new year only with 10kg more on my squat then in September. The good new is that I actually get my butt down now and also have bumped up my bench to 90kg 5x5 and my deadlift to 140kg 1x5. If you do not know what the 5x5 Stronglift program is, look it up here.

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Topics: Starting strength routine, Stronglifts 5x5, Powerlifting, Bodybuilding, Strongman

Starting strength routine: 30 Day Free Push up challenge

Posted by Pascal Landshoeft

Nov 2, 2014 11:35:00 AM

 

Starting strength routine:

30 Day Free Push up challenge

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Starting strength routine: 30 Day Free Abs Challenge

Posted by Pascal Landshoeft

Nov 2, 2014 6:02:00 AM

Starting strength routine:

30 Day Free Abs challenge

 

The free 30 day Abs challenge on the itunes store caught my eye when I realized that i had to add more dedicated training to attack my abs. More challenging than expected I incorporated it as a warm up for my weightlifting. I was so satisfied that I bought the full version.

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Starting strength routine: The fran

Posted by Pascal Landshoeft

Jun 24, 2014 9:29:00 AM

Starting strength routine: The fran

 

How to do fran?

 

The fran is one of the most commonly known crossfit excercises there is. It is simple in its approach and structure and combines just two excercises, thrusters and pull ups into one workout. You will need a gym or a barbell & pull up bar to be able to do this routine.

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Starting strength routine to get fit using weights

Posted by Pascal Landshoeft

Jun 17, 2014 8:37:00 PM

 

Starting strength routine to get fit using weights

f you prefer to go to the gym instead of training using your body weight outside or at home like shown in this post the 5x5 routine might be a good fit for you. Crossfit and marathon training plans usually incorporate advanced workouts, which are not a good fit for beginners.

Crossfit uses a lot of pull ups in their routines. You might feel like you have to do a little work before you embarrass yourself in front of a group. The 5x5 schedule can be done without any help and at any time without having to attend a class. Pros are the simplicity of the program and quick progression with direct motivation as you lift more in every workout. A downside is that the equipment has to be either bought or gained access to by a gym membership.

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Cheapest and easiest way to stay fit (advanced)

Posted by Pascal Landshoeft

Jun 15, 2014 4:34:00 PM

Convict Conditioning Progressions

Cheapest and easiest way to stay fit (advanced)

There are many excuses to not start training. I have no time, I have back problems, I ate too much yesterday and this is just to name a few. This Nike spot might help for getting things into perspective. My excuse was "I don't have the right gear" even though I had perfect runners out of a special shop in Munich. Not having a workout plan to get fit is a valid excuse. Especially beginner workouts and workout plans have a tendency to either be to challenging or boring for my taste. For strength I found a very interesting approach: Convict Conditioning.

 

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