The deadlift is one of the best exercises for building muscle, strength, and all-around athleticism. A proficient deadlifter needs clean hip-hinge mechanics, mobility, and raw strength. Not only does the deadlift test all
Every body is different, and the warmup that’s perfect for one athlete can = be subpar for others. As one of the most challenging movements the body can perform, there are a lot
We all remember what it was like when we first started going to the gym and reading fitness articles: if someone was stronger than you, then you listened to them. When you’re starting
It’s interesting to note that there are some generational differences among strength athletes. Older athletes tended to be much more wary of dietary fat, for instance, and younger lifters tend to spend more money
Every body is different, and some of us respond to certain warmups and workouts better than others. Some find that static stretching can lead to an excellent workout, others swear that deadlifting with
Wondering why you don’t see more strength sports in Hollywood movies? We’ve scoured the web and spent many, many hours watching barbells clang and strongmen scream so you can know exactly what you
“Are you really going to lift that?” “You think I can’t?” B replies. “I didn’t say that,” says Naji, B’s youth services worker. “Anything is possible!” B roars. With a primal grunt, he
Peaking, cutting, sodium manipulation, carb loading, electrolyte replenishment — and we haven’t even mentioned the mental game. The week before a powerlifting meet contains a ton of variables and can be enormously stressful on the
I’m a mystery to many people, especially in terms of my lifting. What do I do, if I even train at all? The short answer: My initial focus and true love is weightlifting.
I am your strength coach. Do you trust me? I know that it will take time, and I am patient. I know that our ultimate progress will be determined by our level of
