Picking up weights and putting them back down is fundamental for muscular development. The deadlift is sometimes picked as the king of lifts for all-round muscle building and conveyance of strength. Of course, there are some mechanically-gifted deadlifters who are lanky ectomorphs. But, even then, they can throw around some serious weight. For example, 950lb […]
The coronavirus has hit everyone hard. Some harder that others, granted, but there’s no excuse to lose all of one’s gains in the process. Some lifters, amid gym closures, will have access to limited equipment. I, for example, have access to around 400 pounds of weight, but no squat rack. As a big squatter–who loves […]
If you’re stuck in a training rut, try taking a pause–no, seriously, try it out: take a pause. Many people who train don’t pause before each rep, but are missing out on a tremendous amount of potential for growth. Far too many people bench and deadlift using touch n’ go reps. And while it certainly […]