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My Top 3 Squat, Bench and Deadlift Variations to Maximize Strength

I had the pleasure of being a guest on The Strategy of Fitness podcast this week and they asked me a simple question: what are your top 3 favorite squat, bench and deadlift variations? In all the years I’ve been lifting and coaching, I don’t think I’d been asked that before. On-the-spot questions tend to …

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Technique Tuesday: SSB Pin Squats to Build Your Deadlift

Technique Tuesdays / By tonybonvechio

This week’s Technique Tuesday covers one of my favorite deadlift assistance exercises: pin squats with the Safety Squat Bar. It’s tough to train the deadlift frequently without getting worn out or beat up. SSB pin squats have solid carryover to the deadlift without having to pull from the floor multiple times per week. The key is …

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