Break Through That Workout Plateau
Hitting a plateau in your workout can be discouraging. The same thing that has worked for you now isn’t. And, you are stuck. It’s frustrating, and you need answers. The good news is a plateau is normal. And the better news is that there are many things that can be done to help you bust […]
Read More.....PLAY TRAIN – By John Rahme Part 1
I hated every minute of training, but I said, ‘Don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion’- Muhammad Ali. In an open green field he stands quietly, wearing a proud and ancient uniform. The uniform and weapon is his life. It’s an extension of him, his life and journey. […]
Read More.....THE GOOD AND THE GETTING BETTER. Part 3
He stands looking at the loaded bar. His mindset is positive. His belief and confidence in his ability is focused. “I will lift this” A statement using correct language is made. In front of the bar he stands, making his way to the bar, he places both hands wide on the bar. His hands tighten […]
Read More.....THE GOOD AND THE GETTING BETTER. Part 2
“You cannot force change, but change must be forced” “What do you plan and intend on doing for yourself and for the team to ensure a good outcome for the game this week?” I asked. “Yeah, Nah,….I’m hoping that I can get out there and try to give it my best, you know,…… do my […]
Read More.....THE GOOD AND THE GETTING BETTER PART 1
In an open gym I stand for a moment in between sets, watching and observing people train can be quite interesting, especially for myself. I watch what they are doing, how they are lifting, what they are lifting and their intensity. Above all, I look at the exercise been undertaken and their form. This is […]
Read More.....HOW NOT TO KILL YOURSELF (Training for Masters) PART 4
Squat day change 3 2nd squatting movement Back squat to calve raise. We’re all different here but working up to around 20 kg down from your top set would be a good number.Why this movement ? As the weight is get heavier I find that my start position get further forward as set goes on,not […]
Read More.....My Top 6 Specialty Bars
Hi Team, here is a quick list of my favorite Specialty Bars we manufacture here at the Getstrength Factory. All the Specialty bars mentioned below can be purchased online here and are available at the Getstrength Gym in Onehunga, Auckland along with 20 other different Specialty Bars. 6. 2 Inch Thick Bar At number […]
Read More.....HOW NOT TO KILL YOURSELF ( STRENGTH TRAINING FOR MASTERS) Part 3 First Change
Squat day change of 2nd Squatting movement Front squat There are many different ways to hold the bar, very good if you can get your elbows high enough to hold the bar in a Olympic clean position (across the front delt’s close to the throat). If not, like me that’s not an option. All good […]
Read More.....HOW NOT TO KILL YOURSELF ( STRENGTH TRAINING FOR MASTERS) Day 1 Week 1
Ok then team here we go as threatened Day 1 Week 1 This is the program I’m using as we have limited equipment here at the GS factory, very basic just a bar, weights and a squat/bench rack. I would love to be training in the Getstrength Gym but with a 180km round trip it […]
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