I have noticed you guys manufacture four different types of Safety Squat Bars, can you explain the difference to me please? Thank you for your email. Yes we do manufacture here in Auckland New Zealand four different types of Safety Squat Bars, The Cambered Safety Squat Bar, The Safety Squat Legacy Bar, Standard Safety Squat Bar and the Squat Squat Bar custom for fat plates. Each individually handcrafted. I will go through and explain the difference,one at a time. Starting with the … [Read more...] about Safety Squat Bars Comparisons
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Week 43 – Your Workout of the Week
How about this for a 3 weeks strength training block … [Read more...] about Week 43 – Your Workout of the Week
Behind the scenes look at the Harness manufacturing process.
Behind the scenes look at the Harness manufacturing process. See below … [Read more...] about Behind the scenes look at the Harness manufacturing process.
GS Powerlifting Belts
Hi Team, Getstrength Powerlifting Belts in stock now. Getstrength Power Belt is made from pliable suede leather. Heavy Duty Double prong buckle. Steel-riveted reinforced loop with 6 rivets for no compromise strength. IPF Legal Power Belt* - Width 100mm Buy your powerlifting belt here Small - 62-80cm Medium 81-88cm Large 89-96cm XLarge 97-104cm 2XL 105-120cm 3Xl 4xl *Logo must be covered in competition. Buy your powerlifting belt … [Read more...] about GS Powerlifting Belts
Sevens specific strength and conditioning
Hey Ashley, Really appreciate the site, it's nice to find somewhere with alot of rugby related training info. Anywho, I play rugby (back row) for my Medical School here in the U.K. and we've just moved into sevens season, training on Wednesdays and tournaments on Saturdays. I was wondering what your ideas were on sevens specific strength and conditioning, and whether they differ from your approach to 15's training. How many weights session would you recommend per week, and would you incorporate … [Read more...] about Sevens specific strength and conditioning
May the Force be with you!
May the Force be with you! Ashley Jones & Luke Thornley Rate of force development (RFD) is a key factor in sports performance. RFD has been described by Santana (2000) as “the ability to generate the greatest amount of force in the shortest time possible.” In the book, Sports Speed, Dintiman, Ward and Tellez (1998), define starting strength which is a component of RFD as “the ability to instantaneously recruit as many muscle fibres as possible,” and explosive strength as “the … [Read more...] about May the Force be with you!
Getstrength Athlete Eddie Dawkins with the GS Rickshaw Bar
Getstrength Athlete Eddie Dawkins with the GS Rickshaw Bar. Getstrength is proud to have Eddie as part of the team. Eddie Dawkins World champion Olympian Commonwealth games medalist World medalist GS Rickshaw Bar Legacy GS Rickshaw Bar … [Read more...] about Getstrength Athlete Eddie Dawkins with the GS Rickshaw Bar
New Videos Posted to the GS Youtube Channel
Hi Team, We have uploaded two training videos to our youtube channel. Steel Log Training and Chain Squat Chain Squats: Progressive overloading with chains to build accelerating strength, firing motor units through out the body opening more neurological pathways for optimal strength. … [Read more...] about New Videos Posted to the GS Youtube Channel
New Eleiko XF Bumpers In Stock Now – Limited Stock
New Eleiko XF Bumpers In Stock Now Only while stocks last, only available to NZ customers - http://store.getstrength.com/eleiko-xf-bumpers/ Steve Thompson Managing Director Getstrength.com International … [Read more...] about New Eleiko XF Bumpers In Stock Now – Limited Stock