powerlifting Archives - https://getstrength.com/tag/powerlifting/ Strength Training Blog Wed, 16 Oct 2019 06:31:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://getstrength.com/assets/cropped-boxlogo3-1-32x32.png powerlifting Archives - https://getstrength.com/tag/powerlifting/ 32 32 HOW NOT TO KILL YOURSELF ( STRENGTH TRAINING FOR MASTERS) Part 3 First Change https://getstrength.com/how-not-to-kill-yourself-strength-training-for-masters-part-3-first-change/ Fri, 26 Apr 2019 19:34:13 +0000 http://getstrength.com/?p=3980 Squat day change of 2nd Squatting movement Front 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 […]

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]]> HOW NOT TO KILL YOURSELF ( STRENGTH TRAINING FOR MASTERS) Day 1 Week 1 https://getstrength.com/how-not-to-kill-yourself-strength-training-for-masters-day-1-week-1/ Thu, 18 Oct 2018 17:45:11 +0000 http://getstrength.com/?p=3528 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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]]> How to use Knee Wraps https://getstrength.com/how-to-use-knee-wraps/ Mon, 03 Sep 2018 12:39:18 +0000 http://getstrength.com/?p=2870 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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]]> Squat with Weight Releasers https://getstrength.com/squat-with-weight-releasers/ Sun, 01 Jul 2018 14:12:35 +0000 http://getstrength.com/?p=3384 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

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]]> How not to kill yourself ( strength training for masters) https://getstrength.com/how-not-to-kill-yourself-strength-training-for-masters/ Thu, 21 Jun 2018 22:28:29 +0000 http://getstrength.com/?p=3513 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 […]

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]]> Getstrength Powerlifting Team – Auckland Powerlifting Championships https://getstrength.com/getstrength-powerlifting-team-auckland-powerlifting-championships/ Mon, 21 May 2018 00:50:45 +0000 http://getstrength.com/?p=3418 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 […]

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