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New Knee Sleeves

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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

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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?

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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 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

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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

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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 "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

Open Front Squat Harness World Record Smashed – Kelly Gray

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Congratulations to Kelly Gray from Australia for smashing not only the masters 40+ World Record but taking the open World Record as well! Kelly Gray Australia 462.97 lbs Front Squat with the Getstrength Front Squat Harness @ Bodyweight 216.05 lbs  43 years old - weight 97kgs - height 176cm's - live in Brisbane Australia - at work I am a co-director of my own mid sized architectural practice - have been involved in sport from age 5 playing cricket, football, rugby, and Australian … [Read more...] about Open Front Squat Harness World Record Smashed – Kelly Gray

The Need to Increment Resistance during Strongman Training

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The Need to Increment Resistance during Strongman Training By Dr. Daniel Baker Strength Coach, Brisbane Broncos, Level 3 Strength & Conditioning Coach Australian Strength & Conditioning Association Master Coach of Strength & Conditioning Strongman training is growing in popularity for athletes such as rugby league and union players.  Advocates of it suggest that it is more “specific” than other forms of strength training.  This article is not going to argue the case one way or … [Read more...] about The Need to Increment Resistance during Strongman Training

Eddie Dawkins – Getstrength Athlete Wins Gold at the Commonwealth Games.

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Congratulations to Eddie Dawkins - Getstrength Athlete, Sam Webster, Ethan Mitchell . Well done guys smashed it! You have made NZ proud. Sam Webster, Ethan Mitchell and Eddie Dawkins celebrate their gold medal at the Commonwealth Games. Photo / Greg Bowker New Zealand struck gold for the first time at the Commonwealth Games in real style at the Chris Hoy velodrome today. The trio of Ethan Mitchell, Sam Webster and Eddie Dawkins flew around the 250m track in a Games record time of 43.181 … [Read more...] about Eddie Dawkins – Getstrength Athlete Wins Gold at the Commonwealth Games.