I’m a few days late with this week’s Technique Tuesday but I promise it’s worth it! We’re gonna talk about squats for the next few weeks, and today’s topic answers a question I get frequently: Should I bounce out of the bottom of the squat? My answer is absolutely, but only if you can stay in …
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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 …
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Powerlifting is a tough sport that will beat you into the ground if you let it. Squatting, bench pressing and deadlifting maximal weights isn’t exactly comfortable. Like Greg Robins says, powerlifting is an extreme sport and you have to be a bit crazy to compete at a high level. But what’s great about powerlifting is …
Last weekend I had the honor and privilege of coaching nine amazing lifters at the RPS Power Challenge powerlifting meet in Everrett, Massachusetts. It was a well-run, well-judged meet (as is the norm for RPS meets) and everyone had a great time. With a mix of first-timers and veteran lifters, CSP Powerlifting put forth a …
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You can learn a lot from the spotter’s point of view during the bench press. The problem? You can’t spot yourself! This week’s Technique Tuesday takes things from a different angle to show you how and when to flare your elbows during the bench press for an easier lockout. Check it out:
Winter is fast approaching, so Greg Robins and I are escaping to sunny Florida to host another Optimizing the Big 3 Seminar on November 15. We’re brining our unique brand of powerlifting to Cressey Sports Performance – Jupiter, and you’ve only got 2 days left to save $50 on registration! Check out the details below: …
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Does the bar drift away from you during deadlifts? It’s a problem that I see tons of lifters (myself included) struggle with. You’ll never fully utilize the push from your legs or keep your back straight if the bar doesn’t stay close to your legs. You can think about sitting back, squeezing your lats and …
Technique Tuesday: Band-Distracted Deadlifts for Stronger Lats and Hamstrings Read More »
I don’t have an addictive personality, but recently, I went cold turkey. I’m not gonna lie, it was hard. I didn’t realize I had a problem. I thought I was just like everyone else. It wasn’t until I gave it up until I came face-to-face with my issue: I was addicted to my lifting belt. …
Many people struggle with the concept of “Chest up, ribs down” during squats and deadlifts. It’s tough to extend through the upper back without hyperextending the lower back and disengaging the core muscles. It’s equally tough to keep the ribs down and abs engaged without rounding the upper back. Well, turns out bench t-spine mobilizations teach …
One of the most common questions I get asked by clients is, “Should I use a lifting belt?” Lifting belts are often misunderstood. Do they protect your lower back? Do they make your abs stronger? Or weaker? The answer is, of course, it depends. And it depends completely on if you use the belt correctly. …
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