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How To Warm Up For Deadlifts (4 Steps For Bigger & Safer Pulls)
When deadlifting you want to ensure your legs and back are primed and ready for the main work of the
How To Warm Up For Squats (Mobility, Dynamic Stretching, & Activation)
Before you get under the bar to start squatting, you should have a solid warm-up routine to ensure your muscles
How to Breathe Properly In The Deadlift
Breathing is an important part of any exercise and the deadlift is no exception. I’ve found that breathing properly is
The Best Bench Press Tempo (How Fast Should You Bring The Bar Down)
Tempo can be manipulated to create widely different training effects. It refers to the time your muscles spend under load
Should Your Elbows Be In or Out For Bench Press?
If your elbows are “in” it means that they are tucking closer to the body while benching. If your elbows
Can The Knees Pass The Toes When Squatting? (Is it Safe?)
I was giving a two-day seminar to a group of 15 personal trainers on powerlifting technique. When we started the
Are Wide Squats Better For Powerlifting?
When people think of a ‘powerlifting squat’ it usually conjures up images of someone squatting in an ultra-wide stance, far
How Low Should You Go For Powerlifting Squats?
As a powerlifting coach, it’s important to instruct my athletes on how deep they should be squatting. So how low
9 Tips To Squat Deeper + Advice From Pro Powerlifters
I always strugged to get deeper in my squats until I implemented a few simple things. Some were ‘quick wins’
Where Should I Put The Bar When Squatting?
One of the biggest debates in the world of strength is where someone should place the bar on their back
Where Should I Look When Squatting?
I always felt more comfortable looking slightly in front of my feet when squatting. But I never knew if this
What Is The Best Knee Wrapping Technique For Powerlifting?
A few years ago at a powerlifting competition, I was wrapping my knees for a squat attempt and another athlete
Powerlifting Squat Technique Rules
When I first start coaching a new powerlifter in the squat, the only thing I’m concerned about is how their
Do Squats Strengthen Your Core? (Research From 5 Studies)
I’ve often skipped training abs at the end of my workouts because I believed I was training core adequately enough
Should My Toes Be Pointed In or Out When Squatting?
Any time I start working with a new powerlifting athlete, I make sure their stance is in the optimal position.
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