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 get asked this question a lot.I will start by explaining the difference between Knee Sleeves and Knee Wraps, the Knee Wrap is a 2 meter long strap that you wrap around your knees prior to lifting.The Knee Sleeve is 5-7mm neoprene tube that you slide over your knees that covers and protects your knees during … [Read more...] about How to use Knee Sleeves
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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 back squatting point of view, the last thing we need to be doing is compressing the shoe instead of driving up. Robbing us of that vital power at the bottom. It's also not in their design brief to handle the sideways pressure put on them in the squat. Disadvantages ALL OF THE ABOVE Flat soled shoes(Chuck … [Read more...] about What Squat Shoes should I wear?
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 was preformed at the Tucks Powerdome Gym. Check out the video here! http://www.frontsquat.com/front-squat-harness-world-records/ … [Read more...] about New World Record with the Getstrength Front Squat Harness
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 a secret training weapon. That secret weapon, as it turned out, was not a secret at all, just hard work and excellent programming under super coach, Ivan Abadjiev. Interestingly though, many ascribed the powerful legs of the Bulgarians, in part, to the athlete's performing single-leg … [Read more...] about Advanced Exercises with Eastern European Names: Part 2
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 powerlifter I have talked to top strength athletes from around the country and overseas. Often athletes will remark on how well there training is going or how many hours they put into their training per-week. They will say the body is in "great … [Read more...] about GPP: General Physical Preparedness
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 and 3 age divisions. Currently Masters (3) - 60 plus. Over the last 10 years I have dedicated my time to coaching some of NZ's top powerlifters though to a World level. Now as a masters (3) I'm having another crack at NZ records. Like a lot of people my age its been a while between drinks and even though … [Read more...] about How not to kill yourself ( strength training for masters)
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 most people starting out your muscles get a lot stronger than your ligaments do at the start.Ligament strength can be more of a time served requirement.With that said, keep your knees and elbows warm at all times during training.Heat and support will increase blood flow and in return aid in protection and recovery. We have hunted … [Read more...] about Why I need Elbow Sleeves!
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 row and are around 6ft (183cms) tall and weigh roughly 14 stone (89kg), you want to be in good shape metabolically, slightly bigger and quick to the breakdown. You want to be Richie McCaw, who is in most people’s minds is the quintessential open side flanker in world rugby. … [Read more...] about The Eternal triangle of conditioning to play back row in Rugby – Ashley Jones
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 at the bottom position. Video Below … [Read more...] about Strength Band Sumo Rack Deadlift Using Strength Band Assistance