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9 Highly Effective Bench Press Alternatives (With Pictures)
The bench press is a highly effective exercise that helps improve overall pec, shoulder, and tricep development. However, there are
Should Powerlifters Do Incline Bench Press? (It Depends)
There are no shortages of bench press accessories that a powerlifter can implement into their training program. One of the
10 Highly Effective Front Squat Alternatives (With Pictures)
The front squat is a highly effective exercise that helps improve overall sport performance, posture, strength, and muscle growth. However,
How To Pick Attempts For Powerlifting (A Foolproof Guide)
You have nine attempts in a powerlifting meet to achieve the highest total possible. These nine attempts are broken into
What Is Powerlifting? (Definitive Guide)
Powerlifting is coined the “strongest sport in the world”. So what is powerlifting? Athletes in powerlifting compete in the squat,
Best Shoes For Squats: Buying Guide & Reviews (2020)
People who occasionally lift weights think it’s ok to use running shoes or other types of cross-trainers to squat. This
Best Shoes For Deadlifts: Buying Guide & Reviews (2020)
Deadlifts are among the best exercises that recruit a lot of muscles in your lower body and back. One of
How To Start Powerlifting (A Beginner’s Guide)
If you’re thinking about starting to powerlift then you’ll need to consider everything from how to structure your program to
55 Powerlifting Mistakes To Avoid (We Asked 14,738 Powerlifters)
We all have those things that in hindsight you realized were big mistakes. I can think back to dozens of
Competition Gear For Powerlifting (Top Recommendations)
Getting ready for a powerlifting meet? The last thing you want is to get disqualified over something you’re wearing after
9 Proven Ways To Strengthen Your Bench Press Lockout
You should never fail a bench press in the lockout. In the height of my bench press career, I was
Why Do Powerlifters Use Boards For Bench Press? (5 Reasons)
There are several bench press variations, but none is more specific to powerlifting than the “Board Bench Press”. In short,
How Do Powerlifters Train Shoulders? (Definitive Guide)
Training shoulders should be a high priority for powerlifters. However, training shoulders like a bodybuilder won’t improve your powerlifting performance.
How Do Powerlifters Train Arms? (Definitive Guide)
Powerlifters love to talk about training the squat, bench press, and deadlift because those are the competition movements. However, powerlifters
What Is The Best Bar Path For Squats? (Science-Backed)
To maximize the amount of weight you can lift in the squat, the barbell needs to be kept within a
Partial Squats: Benefits, Muscles Worked, Are They Safe?
There are a lot of powerlifting purists who don’t think anyone should use partial squats because it’s considered ‘cheating’ compared
13 Bench Press Cues For Max Strength (With Pictures)
When teaching the bench press, I always instruct my athletes to have 1-2 cues in mind. These bench press cues
6 Reasons Not To Use The Suicide Grip For Bench Press
The suicide grip for bench press is also called the ‘false grip’ or ‘thumbless grip’. Instead of wrapping your thumb
Should You Squat Ass-To-Grass? (Definitive Guide)
Whether or not you squat ass-to-grass is one of the most contentious topics in strength training circles. You have some
12 Deadlift Accessories To Increase Strength & Technique
As a powerlifting coach, I’ve tried and tested several deadlift accessories for my athletes in order to break through plateaus
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.