Last week, I covered five of the most important lessons I’ve learned in a decade of coaching. This week, I’ll unveil the next five. You can read the full article here, but to recap: Care More Ask More Questions Overcomplicate Before You Simplify Be a Good Lifter Set High Standards Let’s start the second half, …
This fall marks the 10-year anniversary of my official coaching career. In 2012, I accepted my first paid coaching internship during graduate school at Xceleration Sports Training on Long Island. Although I’d “coached” some friends and teammates during undergrad, I consider this my coaching anniversary because it was the first time I’d actually gotten paid …
What’s the best thing for you to do between heavy sets of squat, bench press and deadlift? Nothing. Absolutely nothing. Powerlifters understand this. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bonvec Strength (@bonvec_strength) I’d say 99 percent of the time your best bet is to sit down, sip some water, relax and mentally …
Few things can derail a lifter’s progress and send motivation spiraling into the gutter like lower back pain. The nature of powerlifting places high amounts of stress on the spine. Even when technique is on point and weight selection is appropriate, it’s common for lifters to experience lower back fatigue, tightness and even pain. Because …
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