When legendary lifter, JM Blakley was training at Westside Barbell and crushing everyone in his path on the bench press, the guys noticed he was doing this unusual lift as part of his accessory routine. It was part close grip bench press; part skull crusher and they had seen nothing like it before. So, they […]
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The biggest knock on resistance bands is after a certain point, they’re useless for building strength. They only come so thick and they only stretch so far before the band breaks. As opposed to the barbell where you can keep on adding plates. But using them for accessory exercises will help improve your lifting numbers […]
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If you’ve ripped workouts from fitness magazines and or websites, you’re not alone. It’s a bodybuilding rite of passage. Because when you’re concentrating on getting big you’re not worrying about the details of exercise programming. Besides if it worked for the guys on the cover, it will work for you, right? And if you don’t […]
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A big yoke is a cherry on top of a great physique that you’ll see on strength athletes, bodybuilders, and movie stars. And it makes them look imposing and someone to be feared and admired. And there are many exercises that will help develop impressive upper traps and back. But not too many exercises that will […]
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Pauses / Adding 1/2 Rep / Tempo Lifting / EMOM for Strength / Wrapping Up Progress in the weight room is never in a straight line. There are times when you’re crushing it and making rapid gains. You look in the mirror and you’re pleased with what you see. Then, there are other times when you and the barbell butt […]
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When chasing bigger numbers on your overhead or bench press, you’ll eventually run into a roadblock. Because when you’re pressing over 90% 1 RM or you’re training to beat your 1 RM, working with heavyweights uncovers sticking points: the point in the press where no matter how hard you try; the weight doesn’t budge or […]
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When you’re pushing to break your max deadlift, you need to deadlift more. Seems obvious but sometimes we miss what’s right in front of our faces. But not only do you need to deadlift more, but you need to deadlift smarter also. Because when you’re deadlifting with weights hovering around 90% 1 RM, tendencies creep […]
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When legendary lifter, JM Blakley was training at Westside Barbell and crushing everyone in his path on the bench press, the guys noticed he was doing this unusual lift as part of his accessory routine. It was part close grip bench press; part skull crusher and they had seen nothing like it before. So, they […]
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A big yoke is a cherry on top of a great physique that you’ll see on strength athletes, bodybuilders, and movie stars. And it makes them look imposing and someone to be feared and admired. And there are many exercises that will help develop impressive upper traps and back. But not too many exercises that will […]
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Imagine you walk into your local gym ready to crush it and it’s packed to the rafters. And the squat racks and benches are all taken. You feel crushed. Or your work calls you in early (or you stayed late the night before) because of something important and now you’re pushed for time and […]
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Disclaimer Writing programs is a mixture between science, guesswork and good judgement. This article will be kept simple, so you don’t get lost in the details and can concentrate on getting results. Please consult your doctor if you’re starting an exercise program after a long break or have any health or orthopedic concerns. If you’ve […]
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Progress in the weight room is never in a straight line. There are times when you’re crushing it and making rapid gains. You look in the mirror and you’re pleased with what you see. Then, there are other times when you and the barbell butt heads, and you dislike what you see. And no matter […]
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The biggest knock on resistance bands is after a certain point, they’re useless for building strength. They only come so thick and they only stretch so far before the band breaks. As opposed to the barbell where you can keep on adding plates. But using them for accessory exercises will help improve your lifting numbers […]
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You can pair almost any exercise together to build muscle, lose fat or bring up body part that’s lagging behind. Furthermore, you’ll do more work in less time and hit the showers early while everyone else is busy taking their Instagram selfies. If supersets are NOT a part of your regular routine, you’re truly missing out. And you don’t […]
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