Steve is a New Zealand Powerlifting Record holder and founder of Getstrength.com. He has competed in two IPF World Powerlifting Championships. Steve holds four New Zealand Powerlifting records and two All-round Weightlifting World records. Competed in the sport of Powerlifting for more than 18 years. Specialties: strength and conditioning.

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50 + Reasons why you must Front Squat… Join the discussion

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Hi Team, You will want to check this out! What a crazy response! After reading this i think you would want to write into your training Front Squats! You are welcome to keep adding to our list! http://www.facebook.com/getstrength/posts/10150983593717397?notif_t=like The list of the best 50 will make Getstrength.com article on Front Squatting Stay strong,  Steve Thompson […]

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14 Week Strength Cycle Based on 4 days

Strength Training Programs /

By Steve Thompson  Hi Team, I have put this training program together for myself and my training partner so i thought it would be a good template to post on Getstrength.   Cycle starts Monday  I will let you know how it goes on the GS Forum under training logs. https://getstrength.com/strength-training-logs/679-14-week-strength-cycle-based-4-days.html I completed a similar strength

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What is the difference between the normal standard Wrist Wraps and the new GS Power Wraps?

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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

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How to use Lifting Straps

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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

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Are there any Disadvantages to the Front Squat Harness All Sport (compact) other than not being able to do Zercher Squats?

Front Squat Harness Training /

Are there any disadvantages to the Front Squat Harness All Sport (compact), other than not being able to do Zercher Squats? Are there any disadvantages to the Front Squat Harness All Sport (compact), other than not being able to do Zercher Squats? Thanks for the question… The Front Squat Harness All Sport (compact) has limited

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