Here’s the next installment of Squat, Bench Press and Deadlift Tips. Each week I’ll be delivering three new videos to help you get stronger and improve your big barbell lifts. They’ll all originate on The Strength House Instagram (so make sure you follow us!) but I’ll aggregate them here. And if you want a full day of powerlifting …
Squat, Bench Press and Deadlift Tips – July 25, 2019 Read More »
I’m excited to introduce a new weekly series called Squat, Bench Press and Deadlift Tips. Each week I’ll be delivering three new videos to help you get stronger and improve your big barbell lifts. They’ll all originate on The Strength House Instagram (so make sure you follow us!) but I’ll aggregate them here. And if you want …
Squat, Bench Press and Deadlift Tips – July 18, 2019 Read More »
I cover sumo deadlifts in part two of this Technique Tuesday series on how to lower the bar back to the floor. Sumo is tricky for several reasons, and getting back into the right position for each successive rep takes lots of practice. You need the right combination of hip and torso positioning, but most of all, you …
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I had an online client email me the other day and ask, “How should I put the bar back down after each rep of my deadlifts?” I stared at the screen blankly for a second, thinking, “Isn’t it obvious?” Then I realized, it isn’t so obvious. And shame on me for not taking the time …
Technique Tuesday: Lowering the Bar during the Conventional Deadlift Read More »
Nearly every female lifter I’ve ever coached has come to me with the same goal: hit a 300 pound deadlift. Along with Strength House founder Greg Robins, we’ve had the pleasure of coaching some incredibly strong ladies, many of whom have achieved their 300 pound deadlift and beyond. I asked some of these ladies to list …
Women’s Powerlifting Roundtable: Building a 300 Pound Deadlift Read More »
Single leg exercises are a staple in our programming at Cressey Sports Performance. Whether you’re a baseball player, powerlifter or just want to move better, single leg work builds coordination and stability where you need it most. The 1-leg Romanian deadlift (1-leg RDL for short) is one of our favorites. But learning the 1-leg RDL …
Technique Tuesday: Troubleshooting the 1-Leg RDL Read More »
Usually I prefer to cry in the corner by myself between sets of deadlifts (it’s historically been the most challenging of the powerlifts for me), but this week’s Technique Tuesday covers what to do between sets of heavy pulls. Our primary goals between sets of the deadlift are to: Mobilize the hips Activate the abs and upper …
Technique Tuesday: What Should You Do Between Sets? (Deadlift Edition) Read More »
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 …
Technique Tuesday: SSB Pin Squats to Build Your Deadlift Read More »
A few weeks ago, I hit my first 600-pound deadlift. Although far from a world-class number, it’s a big milestone for me. It was my first triple-bodyweight pull and marked a long road of retooling my deadlift from awful to not-too-shabby. I’ve made more progress on my deadlift in the past year-and-a-half than on any …
This week’s Technique Tuesday pulls another question we got from our Facebook live Q&A: how can you improve your deadlift lockout? In my experience, there are two reliable ways to build a stronger deadlift lockout: Get in a better position off the floor. Increase your bar speed. Between these two things, you should crush your …
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