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How to Properly Warm Up For a Lift
Warm-up sets are an integral part of boosting strength performance. Find out how to best work up to your first set of the day without wasting energy or time.
Stop Half-Assing Your Training
One of the things I’ve learned over my years of coaching is that many lifters, regardless of training experience, often overlook the significance of training with intent. By intent I mean the eagerness and determination to learn, apply and continuously improve. See,...
Are Unilateral Exercises Better Than Bilateral Exercises?
Proper exercise selection is one of the core features of any effective strength training program. Traditionally, bilateral exercises make up the bulk of most training routines, with lifts such as the squat and bench press taking precedence over unilateral exercises....
The Deadlift Series: Sumo vs. Conventional
The sumo and conventional deadlifts are two different lifts, each with its own sets of unique benefits and drawbacks. The sumo stance is a variation that has increased in popularity over the last few years thanks to the explosion of the sport of powerlifting across...
The Deadlift Series: Creating Tension, Part 2
In Part 1 of this series, I explained how taking the slack out of the bar can help you deadlift more efficiently, increasing tension at the onset of the lift. In today’s article, I’ll discuss another crucial aspect of the set-up that can add kilos to your lifts, while...
The Deadlift Series: Creating Tension, Part 1
In this series, I’ll be addressing some elements of proper setup and execution that can dramatically enhance the way you deadlift. To start off, let’s talk about tension. There are a couple of different ways to increase tension during the deadlift, so this specific...