Month: July 2021

Build Core Strength with 45-Degree Torso Holds

45-degree torso holds have become some of our favorite positional strength movements over the past few years. Rather than isolating the abdominals, these “core” movements challenge the hip flexors and test the athlete’s or lifter’s ability to respect the length-tension relationship of the abdominals. If you’re looking to build core strength, you’d be doing yourself …

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AMRAP Sets for the Main Lifts: How and When

Powerlifting / By tonybonvechio

So whether you’re a novice, intermediate or advanced lifter, there’s a productive way to implement open-ended sets in your training. A simple rule: if you’re a rookie, stay lighter with any sets approaching failure, and if you’re more experienced, you can push a bit closer to failure with heavier weights.