Author: Kent Nilson

When advanced powerlifters have plateaued on their deadlift progress, they routinely regain lost ground using the isometric deadlift. So, what is the isometric deadlift? The … Continue ReadingIsometric Deadlift: How-To, Benefits, & Should You Do It?

Although the high box squat is probably utilized more in equipped powerlifting than any other resistance-training-domain, the exercise still has some serious utility for non-competitive … Continue ReadingHigh Box Squat: 5 Reasons Why It Makes Sense

The Z press is an overhead press variation that targets the shoulders, triceps, and core due to the seated pressing position. So, what is the … Continue ReadingZ Press: How-To, Benefits, & Should You Do It?

The cambered bar bench press is an advanced bench press variation that can increase your bench press by fine-tuning your bar path and strengthening your … Continue ReadingCambered Bar Bench Press: Benefits, How-To, Technique

The cambered squat bar is an advanced, but a highly effective squat accessory that can help increase your squat strength and technique. So, what is … Continue Reading6 Cambered Squat Bar Benefits (And, How To Train With It)

The Zercher deadlift is a rarely-seen exercise in most commercial gyms but remains a highly underrated exercise.  So, what is the Zercher deadlift? The Zercher … Continue ReadingZercher Deadlift: What Is It? How-To, Benefits, Drawbacks

When powerlifters and weightlifters alike want to take their strength to new heights, they often turn to the snatch grip deadlift. So, what is the … Continue ReadingSnatch Grip Deadlift: What Is It? How-To, Benefits, Muscles

The Hatfield squat is a squat variation that is used by powerlifters, strongmen athletes, and bodybuilders.  So, what is the Hatfield squat? The Hatfield squat … Continue ReadingHatfield Squat: What Is It? Technique, Benefits, Muscles Used