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 […]
Read More.....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 […]
Read More.....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 […]
Read More.....Squat with Weight Releasers
Squatting with the Getstrength Weight Releasers Incredible device for developing explosive power through your week points (sticking points) Video: Steven Shi training with the Weight Releasers at the Getstrength Gym More info on Weight Releasers here
Read More.....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 […]
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