Squat day change of 2nd Squatting movementFront squatThere 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 if you have a GS front Squat Harness but if not, what can you do? Click here for Front Squat OptionsThe another alternative if those options don't work is the Zercher Squat. Still an excellent way to fire the … [Read more...] about HOW NOT TO KILL YOURSELF ( STRENGTH TRAINING FOR MASTERS) Part 3 First Change
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HOW NOT TO KILL YOURSELF ( STRENGTH TRAINING FOR MASTERS) Day 1 Week 1
Ok then team here we go as threatened Day 1 Week 1This 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 doesn't make it practical. In saying that, I would be doing mainly bar in hand work anyway and there aren't to many Gym's that don't have bars, weights and squat/bench racks or two so hopefully this program will translate to … [Read more...] about HOW NOT TO KILL YOURSELF ( STRENGTH TRAINING FOR MASTERS) Day 1 Week 1
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
Squat with Weight Releasers
Squatting with the Getstrength Weight ReleasersIncredible device for developing explosive power through your week points (sticking points)Video: Steven Shi training with the Weight Releasers at the Getstrength GymMore info on Weight Releasers here … [Read more...] about Squat with Weight Releasers
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)
Getstrength Powerlifting Team – Auckland Powerlifting Championships
Best of luck to the Getstrength Powerlifting Team of 27 competing at this weekends Auckland Champs, on April 11th & 12th. APA will be running the largest provincial championship event in the country, with 113 lifters. Fitness Plus 898 Great South Road Manukau,Hi all, Just a quick note with the Auckland Champs this Sat/Sun. Firstly thank you all for making history,I Know that no other Gym has been able to field a team of 27 too a provincial powerlifting contest. I've had the … [Read more...] about Getstrength Powerlifting Team – Auckland Powerlifting Championships
