Many athletes struggle with their bodyfat levels. A lean body is a prime goal for athletes in most sports, partly for aesthetics, but also for performance. Having lots of extra bodyfat is inefficient, since you carry extra weight that isn’t…
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Altering the tempo of dips for huge triceps
Time under tension is a parameter that can be used to enhance the muscle hypertrophy response from lifting weights. Lifting slowly, ensuring that tension is kept high across the muscle fibres for a longer period of time, can definitely help…
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Snatch grip deadlifts
I’ve read many on the internet talk about snatch grip deadlifts from a raised platform (4″ and more), and how they’re the best lift for hypertrophy, and for building mass. Snatch grip deadlifts are often touted as the key to…
Is this the best lift for swimmers?
Swimming is crazy hard. It takes a ton more of energy to swim from point A to point B than it does to run the same path. The guys who get really good at swimming need to make sure they…
You can lift 600lbs within a year
If you’re reading this blog, you’ve probably also come across a lot of videos of YouTube of epic 600lb lifts. This guy’s deadlift and this dude’s squat are good examples. If you lift a lot, you also hopefully have high aspirations in…
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Hard work and perseverance
I have been lifting now for about 6 months and recently went to the gym with a work colleague. I took her straight over to the weights section and immediately she mentioned how intimidated she felt. I didn’t even register…
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5 great instructional videos for the Olympic lifts
When it comes to lifting a lot of weight at an impressive speed, Olympic lifters are the kings. Here are some of my favourite videos when trying to explain the Olympic lifts in a safe manner. California Strength explain the…
