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Asian Squat: What Is It? What’s The Hype? Can You Do It?
You’ve probably seen pictures of people from Asian countries performing a deep squat. You might even have friends who have
9 Squat Cues To Improve Technique (And 1 You Should Not Do)
The squat is a complex movement pattern, which relies on superior coordination between your various joints and muscle groups. However,
How To Fix Leaning Forward When Squatting (5 Solutions)
If you’re the type of person who squats with an excessive forward lean then you may be limiting the amount
How Many Times Per Week Should You Squat?
Over my 15-year powerlifting career, I squatted anywhere from 1-4 times per week. You might think that squatting more frequently
Wide Grip Bench Press: Is It Better? (Definitive Guide)
Picking a grip on the bench press is an important decision in order to maximize strength and performance. The grip
16 Best Tricep Exercises to Increase Bench Press Strength
The triceps have an important role in the bench press. If your triceps are weak, then you’ll struggle to lock
5 Benefits of Deficit Deadlifts (+5 Other Things You Should Know)
As a powerlifting coach, there is no better exercise for my athletes to help build strength off the floor than
Why Do Powerlifters Chalk Their Legs? (It’s Not Actually Chalk)
If you have ever watched a powerlifting competition, you may have noticed that many of the athletes have a white
5 Reasons Why Powerlifters Squat Without Using Mirrors
It’s a common experience to walk into a commercial gym and see the facility decked out with mirrors along the
Why Do Powerlifters Not Wear Shoes? (Barefoot Training)
With all the money powerlifters spend on special shoes, it might seem weird to see many powerlifters still squatting and
How to Pause Deadlift (Technique, Benefits, Muscles Worked)
One of the best deadlift variations is the pause deadlift. It is the single most effective exercise to build a
How to Pause Squat (Technique, Benefits, Muscles Worked)
One of the best squat accessories is the pause squat. It is used to develop explosiveness out of the hole,
Ultimate Front Squat Guide (Technique, Benefits, Tips)
This article is the ultimate front squat exercise guide. Implementing front squats into your training can increase overall sport performance,
Knee Pain When Squatting (What to Do & How to Prevent)
What should we do when getting knee pain while squatting? We should modify our activity in a way that allows
Does Doing Conventional Deadlift Help Sumo Deadlift?
So your preferred deadlift stance is sumo, but would there be a benefit to also training the conventional stance as
BandBell Bamboo Barbell (Ultimate Guide)
The BandBell Bamboo Barbell has been used by some of the biggest names in powerlifting and sport. World champion powerlifter
Do Squats Make You Shorter? (What The Science Says)
There is a prevailing idea that strength training, and more specifically squats, will stunt your growth and make you shorter.
Is It Better To Deadlift Barefoot?
You might see lifters in the gym deadlifting barefoot or in socks and wonder if you should be taking your
Powerlifting Rules For Deadlift (Complete Guide)
You might see all kinds of deadlifting styles in the gym, but there are specific rules and standards that you
The Banded Deadlifts (4 Reasons Why You Should Do Them)
In powerlifting, there are no shortages of tools and methods that claim to get you stronger in the gym. However,
Master Your Understanding of Powerlifting Technique With This Free Training
In this course, you’ll learn 13 principles that will allow you to consistently improve your technique over the long-term.