Workouts like Stronglifts

 

Workouts like Stronglifts are ketogains, ice cream fitness, and Starting Strength. This article discusses all four programs and gives recommendations which Is for you. 

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

Deadlift and lower back

Training the deadlift also covers the lower back. Only doing deadlifts will leave you with a bottleneck in the smaller muscle groups soon. Incorporate some low intensity, high repetition lower back work to remedy this. 

Topics: Lift stronger, Deadlift, Fitness, Strength

Can dumbbells replace the barbell

Dumbbells can replace barbells in most fitness scenarios and not for competitive powerlifting and weightlifting scenarios. 

Topics: Lift stronger, Fitness, Strength, Barbell, Dumbbell

Stronglifts or calisthenics

Stronglifts is the better program if you like metal and to train indoors. This is the path to strength, but not necessarily the cutest looks. If you want to get toned and impress at the beach calisthenics might be the better way to go. 

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

Deadlift or squat first

Generally, you should start with the squat before the deadlift as injury risk is higher. Try to avoid pairing them on the same day unless you are a beginner. 

Topics: Lift stronger, Kettlebll, Fitness, Strength, Powerlifting, Bodybuilding, Strongman

Review and Overview of the Rogue Westside Power bar

This overview of the  Westside bar was originally published in my comprehensive guide on which Rogue barbell to buy. If you are currently considering buying a Rogue barbell it is worth a read to get input on the latest models. I update the guide on a yearly basis depending on Rogue's new releases. 

Topics: Fitness, Strength, Rogue

Can't barbell bench press

The most common limitations to the barbell bench press are a lack of strength, mobility, and technique. This article will look into each of these and offer alternatives.

Topics: Lift stronger, Bench Press, Fitness, Strength, Barbell

Are barbell curls effective?

Barbell curls are effective for training your biceps. For other muscle groups, you might want to find more effective exercises. 

Topics: Lift stronger, Fitness, Strength, Barbell

Stronglifts or PPL

To compare Stronglifts and PPL is apples and oranges. While Stronglifts is a program PPL is a training method. If you find a Push, pull, legs program to do be aware that they often are biased towards bodybuilding rather than functional fitness. 

Topics: Lift stronger, Stronglifts 5x5, Fitness, Strength, Powerlifting, Bodybuilding, Strongman

Deadlift or squat for mass

The short answer is to do both. The better lift for lifting for mass is the squat. Try trap bar deadlifts instead of barbell deadlifts if your main goal is mass to lower back pain. 

Topics: Deadlift, Fitness, Strength