Best deadlifting shoes will come down to preference but many use the same shoes they use for squats. Most prefer flat soles, powerlifting or Olympic weightlifting shoes. However, I have see many people use vibrams, Chuck Taylors and even barefoo... Read more
Old school Russian powerlifting/powerbuilding workout. It was passed to us by one of our members or should I say the boss of our powerlifting club by his Russian trainer who taught him olympic lifts and powerlifting. I’m grateful to have people... Read more
This workout is based off the book “Starting strength” by Mark Rippetoe. The book is like the bible when it coms to building up strength for newcomers and even advanced lifters can benefit from it. Basic premise is simple, few key ex... Read more
THE DEADLIFT IS often crowned the king of total-body exercises. Pulling big numbers off the floor translates to better core, back, leg, and grip strength as well as overall conditioning. The result? You’re stronger and leaner than before. Liftin... Read more
When executing a sumo deadlift most beginners will start the pull by not pushing the feet and knees out to the side, causing your hips to come up much too fast. But now there is a drill to prevent this. It is called the seated deadlift. How do y... Read more
Lifting straps are very durable straps of tightly woven cloth used to gain a better grip on a barbell, dumbbell or bar. Deadlift straps are essentially the same thing. Except, the material is much thicker and made to withstand heavier weights. O... Read more
If you have never heard of the barbell deadlift, than chances are, you haven’t been training long enough or you are simply to scared period. There are many benefits the barbell deadlift as well as some effective variations to it. The barbe... Read more
Eddie Hall, who was just crowned the 2017 World’s Strongest Man, is king. Before he won WSM, Hall shocked the world when he deadlifted 1,102 pounds (500kg)—easily, we should add—in July 2016 at the World Deadlift Championships. It was (and still... Read more
Increasing Your Deadlift Grip Strength & What You Need To Know! If you are reading this, chances are, you are looking for those exclusive tips or techniques that rocket your grip strength. You know, that grip strength where you can crush wal... Read more
Few things are more frustrating than strength plateaus, especially if you’re following a well-designed program that was supposed to help you crush a new PR. If you’re lifting in an intelligent and periodized fashion and you’re failing to increas... Read more
