Are barbell rows necessary?

Barbell rows are not necessary for the gym. You can replace them with dumbbell rows. Still, many elite lifters report that a higher deadlift can be established by rowing more. 

Topics: Lift stronger, Fitness, Strength, Barbell

 

Stronglifts and BJJ

Stronglifts is not really the ideal program to team up with BJJ. Leave the weight room to the side as a BJJ beginner and focus on technique and functional strength first. If you are competing and feel you lose your fight on being overpowered by your opponents have a look into Wendler 531 and the Juggernaut method. 

Topics: Lift stronger, Stronglifts 5x5, Fitness, Strength

Deadlift feels like a squat 

 

Build more tension off the floor and think of the deadlift as a hinge. These are the best tips to make your deadlift feel less like a squat. Tension is key. Once you maximize it the deadlift will not feel like a squat anymore.

Topics: Deadlift, Squat, Fitness, Strength, Powerlifting, Bodybuilding, Strongman

Are barbell curls good?

Curls are good for your biceps. Barbell curls are bad for your wrists. Therefore do curls, but with an EZ bar or dumbbell. 

Topics: Lift stronger, Fitness, Strength, Barbell

Are barbell curls a compound exercise

Barbell curls are not a compound exercise as they do not use multiple joints to execute the movement. It is a good isolated exercise for the biceps. 

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Programs like Stronglifts

This overview looks at the powerliftingtowin program and starting Strength as alternatives for beginners. Starting Strength might be a good alternative to athletes while the powerliftingtowin program is a good alternative if you are interested in powerlifting. 

Topics: Lift stronger, Stronglifts 5x5, Fitness, Strength, Diet

Deadlift and row

The deadlift and row are a good combination for powerlifters who want to be better off the floor and bodybuilders who want to thicken their backs. The row is more suited to the upper back while the deadlift takes care of the lower back and hamstrings.

Topics: Lift stronger, Deadlift, Fitness, Strength

 

Are barbell shrugs effective?

Barbell shrugs are effective for building bigger traps and a stronger grip. Whether this is effective for you depends on what your goals are. 

Topics: Lift stronger, Fitness, Strength, Barbell

Are barbell squats bad for you?

Exercise is good for you. Barbell squats can be a risk when they are executed wrong or you do not know your limits. All around the benefits of being active outweigh the risk of injury. 

Topics: Squat, Fitness, Strength, Barbell

 

Stronglifts vs ketogains

Ketogains is a good choice when you can commit more time in the gym and also focus on your diet. Usually, this is too much for beginners. I recommend building better habits one step at a time. If you find easier to eat less start there. If you want to eat the same and get stronger go with Stronglifts 5x5.

Topics: Lift stronger, Stronglifts 5x5, Food & Diet, Fitness, Strength, Diet