Norman Cheung

Norman Cheung

Norman Cheung is a powerlifting and accredited strength and conditioning coach under the UKSCA. He has been coaching powerlifting since 2012 and has been an IPF Team GB coach since 2016. Alongside coaching, he is interested in helping powerlifters take their first step into coaching. He currently runs his coaching services at Strong Ambition Coaching. You can connect with him on LinkedIn or Instagram.

The back squat is often performed at high loads, and that comes with the risk of injury or danger if there is a mishap such … Continue ReadingHow To Spot A Squat (6 Mistakes To Avoid)

The box jump is a great bodyweight exercise that is effective at improving lower body explosiveness that has carryover in various sports. It’s used in … Continue Reading10 Best Box Jump Alternatives (With Pictures)

Powerlifters need to choose accessory exercises to support their needs and address their weaknesses. Having strong legs are key for successful performances in the squat … Continue ReadingDo Powerlifters Do Leg Press? (Yes, Here’s Why)

Cable crunches are a great core exercise that can build your abdominal muscles, which is why they are performed by bodybuilders, strength athletes, and general … Continue Reading11 Best Cable Crunch Alternatives (With Pictures)

The negative bench press is a great tool to have in your training whether you are training for strength gain or muscle mass for your … Continue ReadingNegative Bench Press: What Is It, How-To, Benefits, Mistakes

Powerlifting can be a time-consuming sport, but with thought-driven programming, anyone can make time to train for powerlifting. For a powerlifting program to be appropriate, … Continue Reading2 Day Powerlifting Split: How To Structure It The Right Way

I made this guide to show the 10 best hyperextension alternatives. I’m including videos and photos wherever possible because I want to show the proper … Continue Reading10 Best Hyperextension Alternatives (With Walkthroughs)

Landmine presses are great overhead pressing variations that target the shoulders and triceps in a single-arm fashion.  However, this exercise does require you to use … Continue Reading15 Best Landmine Press Alternatives (With Pictures)

Squatting typically targets the quads, glutes, and hip adductor muscles. To a smaller extent, they do engage the hamstrings, but they play a more stabilizing … Continue Reading5 Best Squats For Hamstrings: Top Exercises & How-Tos

The preacher curl is a staple in many training programs and is one of the best exercises to isolate the biceps. However, not everyone has … Continue Reading9 Best Preacher Curl Alternatives (With Pictures)

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