What Deadlifting Shoes Should I Wear and Why? Flat sole (chucks) - molded sole flat shoes, solid heel weightlifting shoes or running shoes? Running shoes are just that running shoes, designed to cushion your feet against impact with soles that compress and spring back, all things a powerlifter doesn't want. This will rob the lifter of that vital power at the bottom of a squat or the start of a Deadlift. Flat sole canvas uppers rubber sole, Chuck Taylors and the … [Read more...] about What Deadlifting Shoes Should I Wear and Why?
Archives for 2017
Week 3 – Your Workout of the Week – 4 sets x 6 reps
Thanks guys for your stimulus to write this up, I have tried it on a few guys here and with different movements at it works a treat, will definitely being using it with a few Crusaders players this off season and beyond, learning never stops, ash … [Read more...] about Week 3 – Your Workout of the Week – 4 sets x 6 reps
Week 16 – Your Workout of the Week
Upper Body Bodyweight Workout on Roman Rings … [Read more...] about Week 16 – Your Workout of the Week
New Knee Sleeves
Hi Team, Available now in New Zealand at the best ever price, GS Heavy Knee Sleeves Sold at Wholesale - Direct from the importer The GS Heavy knee sleeves have been designed for comfort with incredible support while training.. Material : neoprene Size : 7mm Sold as a pair Size Chart: For Correct Sizing, Measure down 15CM from the Centre of the Knee Cap, then measure around the calf. If you are after a tighter Comp fit please pick the next size down. S - 31 - 33 … [Read more...] about New Knee Sleeves
Back to the bar, strength training for masters – Kevin Strachan
Back to the bar, strength training for masters Here we go again a new training year and to be honest 2016 was going to be my last year. I was inspired to keep going by a follow masters lifter Geoffrey Lewis Australia, who started lifting at 61 years of age and is now 68 and still improving. The Asia/Oceania champs 2016 certainly was one of the worst training cycles I'd had and wasn't expecting a great day. I had to take my own advise and try and get the best out of myself on the day (you can … [Read more...] about Back to the bar, strength training for masters – Kevin Strachan
What is the difference between the normal standard Wrist Wraps and the new GS Power Wraps?
Hi, What is the difference between the normal standard Wrist Wraps and the new GS Power Wraps you guys are now selling? How do I use the new GS Power Wrap? Thanks very much for the questions. The biggest difference is the material the GS wrist wraps/supports are made from. The normal GS standard Wrist Wraps are manufactured from elasticated webbing of various densities, whereas the GS Power Wraps are made from a light, non-stretch nylon fabric. The other point of difference is how the … [Read more...] about What is the difference between the normal standard Wrist Wraps and the new GS Power Wraps?
New World Front Squat & Zercher Harness Record! Steve Kelly New Zealand
Congratulations to Steve Kelly for becoming the new World Record holder of the super heavy weight class with a Zercher lift of 507 Lbs using the Getstrength Front Squat Zercher Harness. Name: Steve Kelly Age: 12/11/1973 40 years old Weight: 359 lbs Height: 185cm Lift: 507 lbs From: Auckland, New Zealand Competing for Masters 40 plus I work for the traffic department for the WellConnected Alliance who are construction the Waterview tunnel here in Auckland. I live in Orewa which is … [Read more...] about New World Front Squat & Zercher Harness Record! Steve Kelly New Zealand
How to use Lifting Straps
There are several types of lifting straps and hooks available to lifters these days in New Zealand Standard Single Loop Straps ( Long Strap), Figure 8, Lifting Hooks, Wrist Wrap and Strap I am going to explain how and why to use our most popular selling lifting Strap, the "Standard Single Loop Straps ( Long Strap)" The "why" is relatively simple yet can be argued for and against. The simple reason is with most athletes, your grip gives out before any other muscle groups, … [Read more...] about How to use Lifting Straps