Tag Archive for Deadlift

Testosterone Boosters, or Not

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqY_JtJazyw&feature=related

Most guys want to keep or raise their testosterone levels high to build muscle and more. How we choose to do it is another story.

Are You Surviving Your Training or Training to Survive?

We all have our reasons why we train. For those in the military, they train to be an effective soldier. Law enforcement and fire fighters train to stay ahead of the rigors of their jobs. Elite athletes train because their livelihood depends upon it. they know it takes more than just talent to stay at the top of their game.

12 Tips To Improve Your Deadlift

“Any healthy male under the age of 50 should be able to deadlift at least 400 pounds within two years of proper training.”-Eric Cressey

Larry Wallen’s 705 lb Deadlift

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RTkHz06mQ8

Can a 60 year old man have the strength to deadlift 705 lbs?

Training Log, Week Ending 11/29/09

As we wind down another cycle and Derek looks to sport=specific rugby training, Scott found willing lifters to go for max lifts on Thanksgiving Day.

The Most Underused Machine in the Gym

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAu4CRSKrPQ&feature=related

As you have read here, there are few pieces of gym equipment I have any use for, save for a couple. One is the Glute Ham Developer, (GHD) and another, the Reverse Hyper Machine, (RHM).

Training Log, Week Ending 11/22/09

Back to heavy volume and a ME (max effort) Tuesday which turned out to be a mixed bag; a personal best in the push press and a groin blow-out on my way to an Olympic squat pr.

Setting Up the Deadlift

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nRRlk6264I

Much has been written about the deadlift and yet there are some lingering myths about it like how bad it is for your back.

The Muscles of Athleticism

The beauty of human movement is the synchrony of the hips, glutes and hamstrings firing off at just the right time.

Training Log, Week Ending 10/18/09

I did finally get it to the end, but it took all I had, which was more than I thought was left.