Overtucking the elbows during the bench press is a huge problem for a lot of lifters. This week’s Technique Tuesday will show you a quick fix for this that helps you “feel” exactly what it means to use the lats to tuck the elbows instead of your wrists. Simply wrapping a band around your wrists …
Technique Tuesday: 1 Quick Way to Improve Your Bench Press Elbow Position Read More »
For better or worse, the mind is a powerful thing. Perception is reality, so the things we tell ourselves over and over eventually become truth in our mind. We can use this power for good by using positive self-talk to make ourselves for confident. Or we can lie to ourselves to validate our own excuses. …
3 Lies We Tell Ourselves to Validate Our Excuses Read More »
Of all the powerlifts, the sumo deadlift might be the trickiest. While there are huge benefits to reducing your range of motion with a wide stance, it takes a perfect setup and lots of patience to effectively utilize the technique. This week’s Technique Tuesday breaks down three common sumo deadlift mistakes that I see lifters …
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Chin-ups are no doubt an excellent exercise to build upper body strength. A big strong upper back may be THE limiting factor in the squat, bench press, and deadlift, so chin-ups have a place in almost any powerlifting program. The only problem: they can be super uncomfortable for many lifters, especially in their shoulders. That’s …
Technique Tuesday: 3 Ways to Make Chin-Ups More Shoulder Friendly Read More »
Simple as it may seem, squat form can be incredibly complex, especially if you want to get brutally strong. As a coach and lifter, it’s my job to make this daunting task a little more manageable for my athletes and myself. There are hundreds – if not thousands – of resources available to teach you how …
Continuing off last week’s theme of spotting, this week’s Technique Tuesday shows you how to spot the bench press. Whether you’re just learning the exercise or trying to move big weights, having a training partner who knows what they’re doing with a hand-off and spotting technique can make a huge difference in safety and performance. …
