Hi Team , Strength Bands are here! Very quick update to let everybody know that we now have full stock of Strength Bands, available to ship now. # We ship Worldwide # Incredible prices. http://store.getstrength.com/strength-bands/ Stay Strong, Steve Thompson Getstrength.com … [Read more...] about Strength Band Update
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How to use Knee Wraps
This how-to and why article and video areN on "How To Use Knee Wraps For Effectiveness and Safety During Squatting." Coming from an NZ Powerlifting background, I have wrapped my own knees and other people's knees a few thousand times. It becomes second nature after a while, but looking around you will find most people wrap differently. I have put together a video of the simplest and most effective ways of wrapping your own knees. These are basic wrapping techniques there are more advanced ways … [Read more...] about How to use Knee Wraps
New Ideas for Training – Ashley Jones
Author Ashley Jones The use of bands to modify bar kinetics has been made popular by the Westside crew over the past few years, Dan Baker’s excellent e book explains a lot as to the use of both bands and chains and I would read as much as I could from both these sources. But nothing teaches like what Dave Tate refers to as “Time Under the Bar” the greatest teacher of all is experience, and to try different methods will give you a more complete understanding as to how these methods effect the … [Read more...] about New Ideas for Training – Ashley Jones
Atlas Stones Set
Hi Team, We have them! Stones are here and what a price! Click here - Atlas Stones Atlas Stones Set ( 4 Stones) Stone 1 - 65lbs 30kg - 12 inches Stone 2 - 95lbs 43kg - 13 inches Stone 3 - 115lbs 52kg - 14 inches Stone 4 - 145lbs - 65kg 15 inches These stones have been compacted by vibration removing air bubbles and creating a very durable hard wearing stone. Used in Strongman training and events Click here - Atlas Stones Used in Strongman training and … [Read more...] about Atlas Stones Set
World Powerlifting Champion Brett Gibbs Training Seminar at Getstrength
Current world powerlifting champion Brett Gibbs is coming to Auckland for a powerlifting/strength training seminar on Saturday the 16th of August held at the legendary Getstrength gym. It will be a half day seminar starting at 12pm running through to 4pm covering programming, comp preparation and the big 3 lifts (squat, bench and deadlift). This is a great opportunity to get ahead with your training and get an insight into how the strongest 83kg lifter, and best junior in the world got to … [Read more...] about World Powerlifting Champion Brett Gibbs Training Seminar at Getstrength
Getstrength Powerlifting Team : 11gold, 3 silver and 6 bronze medals
It's been awhile since the Auckland championships now, but I've finally had a chance to look at our teams achievements on the whole. We ended up with 11gold, 3 silver and 6 bronze medals we also won best open men's and women's team and best junior men's and maters 1 men's team. On top of this as a team we took a bunch of Auckland records, and a bunch of unofficial NZ records (can't take nz records at provincials). Again I can't put into words just how proud I am of this awesome group of … [Read more...] about Getstrength Powerlifting Team : 11gold, 3 silver and 6 bronze medals
Triathlon Training Program
Ashley Jones Fitness Trainer Crusaders - Super Canterbury - NPC (New Zealand Domestic Competition) "Triathlon Training Program" Mon/Fri Swim + Prehabilitation Strength Workout Wed Swim + Yoga Tues Run Thurs Bike Sat Bike + Run Sun Off … [Read more...] about Triathlon Training Program
GETSTRENGTH STRONGMAN ICEBREAKER
GETSTRENGTH STRONGMAN ICEBREAKER FUNDRAISING FOR 2014 OCEANIA POWERLIFTING CHAMPIONSHIPS IN MELBOURNE. EVENT DATE: Saturday 29th November ORGANISERS: John Strachan Mobile: 021 1145380 Email: johnstrachanpt@gmail.com Troy Cleave Mobile: 021 0732655 Email: troy@velca.co.nz Carli Dillen Mobile: 021 992777 Email: carolina.dillen@gmail.com VENUE: GETSTRENGTH GYM 385B Neilson Street, Onehunga, Auckland TIMETABLE: Weigh In: 10:00AM Start Lifting: 12:00PM PARKING: Plenty … [Read more...] about GETSTRENGTH STRONGMAN ICEBREAKER
Preferred Zercher set up position with the Harness
Hi Team, Quick post to let you know about the most common and preferred Zercher set up position with the Harness. Buy your Harness direct online from our secure store - Front Squat Zercher Harness … [Read more...] about Preferred Zercher set up position with the Harness