The bench press is hard enough, but it’s even harder when you’ve got long arms. In this week’s case study, I explain how Di and I worked together to make some rapid bench gains in spite of less-than-perfect bench leverages. Want me to cover a specific topic or technique issue in a future case study? …
Here’s the next installment of Squat, Bench Press and Deadlift Tips. Each week I’ll be delivering three new videos to help you get stronger and improve your big barbell lifts. They’ll all originate on The Strength House Instagram (so make sure you follow us!) but I’ll aggregate them here. Squat Tip: Frankenstein Front Squats Overhead Press Tip: Barbell …
Squat, Bench Press and Deadlift Tips – September 20, 2019 Read More »
Here’s the next installment of Squat, Bench Press and Deadlift Tips, which this weekend isn’t about squat, bench press and deadlift at all! In fact, this week is all about accessory exercises that we use to build the big 3. Each week I’ll be delivering three new videos to help you get stronger and improve your big …
Squat, Bench Press and Deadlift Tips – September 5, 2019 Read More »
The overhead press is perhaps the ultimate test of upper body strength. Even more than my beloved bench press, the overhead press removes leg drive and requires a tremendous blend of strength, mobility and coordination. Unfortunately, many people either perform the overhead press incorrectly or simply aren’t ready to do it safely. But there’s good …
The overhead press is a polarizing lift. People seem to either love it or hate. There are a few reasons for that: 1) It’s really hard to do correctly and 2) it’s hard to see the direct carryover to the bench press. I’m here to tell you that a properly-executed overhead press is perfectly safe and …
Technique Tuesday: 3 Common Overhead Press Mistakes Read More »
Since starting my internship at Cressey Sports Performance, my knowledge of shoulder anatomy and function has grown by leaps and bounds. Which is great, because we work with dozens of professional baseball players on a daily basis. But we also see tons of non-athletes who have shoulder issues from overuse, poor posture or less-than-great lifting technique. …
Stack.com – Are You Making These 3 Shoulder Press Mistakes? Read More »
We all know the famous quote by bodybuilding legend Ronnie Coleman: “Everybody wanna be a bodybuilder, but nobody wanna lift this heavy-ass weight.” But something similar could be said about the bench press: “Everybody wanna bench press a house, but nobody wanna take care of their broken-ass shoulders.” Lots of people have really lousy posture …
Long time, no blog. I’ve been away from the keyboard for awhile and spending more time reading, lifting and learning. Sounds pretty good, right? My life for the past few weeks has been consumed by work, midterms and training for the 2013 APF New York State Spring Iron Frenzy. It will be my fourth powerlifting …
