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weightlifting

The JuggLife | Upper Body Training for Weightlifting

Chad and Max discuss how the utilize the press, overhead press and bodybuilding type training for Weightlifters. Check…

bench

8 Steps to Great Bench Technique

Cover Photo by 9for9 Media Building massive pressing power requires a combination of strength through the pecs…

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)…

bench

Train Like You’re No. 2 – Even When You’re No. 1

Ever since I broke Mike McDonald’s all-time bench press record back in 2006 with 605 lbs, I get asked just about weekly…

bench

Increasing Your Bench Without Gaining Weight

I have been powerlifting since 1999 and competed in the 132 pound weight class until two years ago, when the I.P.F…

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3 Training Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them

There are many different effective ways to train, but regardless of programming, there are a few common traps I see…

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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…

Movement

Stabilizing the Scapulae for Overhead Pressing

Ivan Abadjiev, the great Bulgarian weightlifting coach made the world take notice when his team started dominating…

bench

Building A Bigger Bench With The Cube Predator Cycle

Sure, I know what you are thinking, why another variation of the Cube Method, and why should you care? The reason there…

Training

Interview with Robert Oberst, The Newest ASC Pro Strongman

Check Out Kalle Beck’s Training Log Here Robert “OB” Oberst earned his ASC pro card at the Dallas Europa after about 14…

Training

Team Juggernaut Q&A

Team Juggernaut: Q&As If you have a question for a Team Juggernaut member, ask them in the comments section of their…

Training

Bands and Boards for Chest Health and Strength

By Chad Wesley Smith Through years of heavy bench pressing and throwing the shot I often struggled with the health of…