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powerlifting
Fine Tune Your Frequency
INTRODUCTION In the world of strength training, ‘frequency’ is defined as how often you perform something. In more…
bench
Training for Both Raw and Equipped Bench Pressing
Even though raw powerlifting seems to have taken over in popularity in the past few years, equipped (geared)…
powerlifting
Rapid Meet Preparation
The timing of this article comes at the perfect point. The topic of interest is how to rapidly prep for a meet, discuss…
powerlifting
You’re Only as Strong as your Strongest Link
Many training principles preach the tune “You’re only as strong as your weakest link.” While this is true, and focus…
Deadlift
Wisdom for the Young Gorilla – Deadlift
In Part 1 of this three-part series, I talked about the things I would have told my younger gorilla self about the…
bench
Wisdom for the Young Gorilla – The Bench Press
In Part 1 of this three-part series, I talked about the things I would have told my younger gorilla self about the…
powerlifting
Wisdom For the Young Gorilla – The Squat
3 Things I Would Have Told my Young Gorilla Self About the Squat In part 1 of this 3 part series I will be discussing…
powerlifting
Training Around Injuries
Any seasoned athlete will tell you, injuries are part of the game. I can’t think of a single elite athlete I’ve ever…
Squat
Dont Get Stapled: How to Make it Through the Sticking Point of a Squat
For Part 1: Setting up for a Huge Squat, click here. With raw squatting, the vast majority of lifters miss the lift at…
Squat
Setting up for a Huge Squat
Getting set up for the squat is like building the foundation of a house. It needs to be stable and secure to create…
powerlifting
Understanding Volume
INTRODUCTION There are many controlled dimensions of the strength training equation and even more uncontrollable…
Mentality
Reacting vs. Responding: Training, Technique, and Preparation
PLAN YOUR WORK AND WORK YOUR PLAN “Everyone has a plan ‘till they get punched in the mouth.” -Mike Tyson In today’s…