Amanda Parker

Amanda Parker

Amanda Parker has a passion for competing and coaching in both powerlifting and weightlifting. She uses her knowledge from her Kinesiology Degree, CSCS, and Precision Nutrition certification to coach athletes and lifestyle clients for performance in training and nutrition. Connect with her on Instagram.
  • Education: Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology
  • Certification: Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist from NSCA
8 Different Types of Squat Bars and Their Uses

8 Different Types of Squat Bars & Their Uses

These days barbell manufacturers are making specialty bars for individual lifts, like squats.   With different types of specialty squat bars available on the market, it’s … Continue Reading8 Different Types of Squat Bars & Their Uses

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7 Different Types of Bench Press Bars and Their Uses

7 Different Types of Bench Press Bars & Their Uses

There are many bench press bars available on the market but what are their use cases and will they actually improve your bench press performance?  … Continue Reading7 Different Types of Bench Press Bars & Their Uses

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Bench Press Variations For Powerlifting

Bench Press Variations For Powerlifting: Top 9 Exercises

The bench press has many variations that exist, but some variations are better than others for helping us develop a stronger bench press.  It’s important … Continue ReadingBench Press Variations For Powerlifting: Top 9 Exercises

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Can’t Feel Hamstrings In Romanian Deadlifts

Can’t Feel Hamstrings In Romanian Deadlifts? Try These 5 Tips

The hamstrings are heavily involved in the Romanian deadlift (RDL), and for this reason, most lifters will choose to include it in their program to … Continue ReadingCan’t Feel Hamstrings In Romanian Deadlifts? Try These 5 Tips

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deadlifting without a belt pros, cons, & should you do it

Deadlifting Without A Belt: Pros, Cons, & Should You Do It?

Nowadays it’s common to see lifters wearing a belt for everything.  In fact, I’ve seen lifters wear their belt just to warm up with the … Continue ReadingDeadlifting Without A Belt: Pros, Cons, & Should You Do It?

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Can't Feel Your Glutes While Squatting

Can’t Feel Your Glutes While Squatting? Try These 9 Tips

The glutes have an important role in the squat but oftentimes lifters struggle to feel their glutes working throughout the movement.  Although the glutes can … Continue ReadingCan’t Feel Your Glutes While Squatting? Try These 9 Tips

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Can’t Feel Pecs When Benching

Can’t Feel Pecs When Benching? Try These 5 Tips

The pecs play a large role in the bench press and their strength and size can dramatically impact the amount of weight we are able … Continue ReadingCan’t Feel Pecs When Benching? Try These 5 Tips

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Is The Deadlift A Push or Pull

Is The Deadlift A Push or Pull? (Simple Explanation)

There seems to be a lot of debate these days on whether the deadlift is a push or a pull exercise, because we pull the … Continue ReadingIs The Deadlift A Push or Pull? (Simple Explanation)

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7 Best Dumbbell Chest Fly Alternatives

7 Best Dumbbell Chest Fly Alternatives (With Pictures)

Sometimes we want the benefits from a dumbbell chest fly but we don’t have the equipment necessary to perform the exercise, but all hope is … Continue Reading7 Best Dumbbell Chest Fly Alternatives (With Pictures)

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Can’t Feel Your Glutes In Lunges

Can’t Feel Your Glutes In Lunges? Try These 6 Tips

With so many lunge variations out there and different techniques used, it can be difficult to determine how to perform a lunge correctly to get … Continue ReadingCan’t Feel Your Glutes In Lunges? Try These 6 Tips

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