How to use Knee Sleeves
Hi team, Quick post on another common question. How to use Knee Sleeves and what is the difference between Knee Sleeves and Knee Wraps? Thank you for the question, we…
What Squat Shoes should I wear?
Running shoes Advantages In my opinion, there is no advantage at all to squatting in running shoes.They are designed to absorb shock and cushion the foot against impact. From a…
New World Record with the Getstrength Front Squat Harness
Hi Team, We have a New World Record with the Getstrength Front Squat Harness Congratulations to James “Pitbull” Searcy (USA) B/W 330lbs Weight 272.5kg (600 lbs) Date 02/10/2011 World record…
Advanced Exercises with Eastern European Names: Part 2
By Tony Boutagy www.tonyboutagy.com Bulgarian Squats Introduction It was rumored in weightlifting circles that when the Bulgarian’s began to match the Russian’s dominance in the strength sports that they had…
GPP: General Physical Preparedness
GPP: General Physical Preparedness By Steve Thompson Getstrength.com General Physical Preparedness Training is most times over looked by strength athletes and trainers. My time as a trainer and international competitive…
How not to kill yourself ( strength training for masters)
I’m Kevin Strachan, I’ve been involved in Powerlifting and strength training for more than 30 years. I’ve been a New Zealand Powerlifting champion and record holder in 4 weights classes…
Why I need Elbow Sleeves!
The biggest issue holding you back in strength training can be your joints.Just a little heads up, the stronger you get the more stress you put on your joints, with…
The Eternal triangle of conditioning to play back row in Rugby – Ashley Jones
Author Ashley Jones Bigger, Stronger, Quicker The Eternal triangle of conditioning to play back row in Rugby. Ashley Jones So you are getting ready for your season, you play back…
Strength Band Sumo Rack Deadlift Using Strength Band Assistance
Getstrength Factory Gym, in use: Strength Bands Strength Bands Number 2 and Strength Bands Number 3 Great exercise to develop strength in the Deadlift Lockout. The bar weight is de-loaded…