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Which Lifts Actually Need a Lifting Belt? A Strength Coach Explains

Which Lifts Actually Need a Lifting Belt? A Strength Coach Explains

When I first started strength coaching, the role of lifting belts in training was one of the most debated topics. Athletes would often ask, “Coach, do I really need a...

kettlebell swings

Kettlebell Swings: Form, Benefits, and Pro Tips for a Stronger You

We often hear the advice to keep it simple. That advice applies as much in the gym as elsewhere. As a veteran personal trainer, I often see people overthinking and...

February 12, 2025

barbell exercises for lats

6 Barbell Lat Exercises for a Wide Back

To build a powerful, wide back, you’ve got to work your lats. That normally means doing plenty of pulldowns and rows. But what if you’ve only got access to a...

February 12, 2025

How to Use Resistance Bands for Squatting

How to Use Resistance Bands for Squatting

The squat is the undisputed king of lower body exercises. Many people, though, struggle with barbell squats. Difficulties with form, injury risks, or limited access to equipment can deter even...

February 12, 2025

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A Dozen Beginner-Friendly Barbell Exercises

If you’ve recently purchased a barbell, and barbell plates, but are unsure what to do with it or have just joined a gym and want an effective beginner barbell workout, this...

February 12, 2025

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Mass Building Chest Exercises with Bands

You don’t have to hit the gym and get under the bench press for a great chest workout. Your set of resistance bands will allow you to do every chest...

February 12, 2025

Landmine press and alternatives

Landmine Press: How To, Targeted Muscles & Alternatives

The landmine press is one of the best shoulder exercises that you’ve probably never heard of. During the landmine press, you literally kneel on one knee and press a loaded...

February 12, 2025

Do Real Deadlifters Wear a Weightlifting Belt?

Do Real Deadlifters Wear a Weightlifting Belt?

The other day at the gym, I saw a couple of young guys deadlifting. Along with the mandatory cell phone, they had a weightlifting belt - one between them....

February 12, 2025

Overcoming and functional isometrics

Rack work for strength and size Part III: Overcoming and functional isometrics

Isometrics refer to an exercise in which the muscles are contracting without changing length/moving. And despite that fact, they are among the best methods to overcome a strength plateau. In...

January 30, 2025

Rack Work for Strength and Size Part II: Neurological Carryover Training

Rack Work for Strength and Size Part II: Neurological Carryover Training

One of my favorite applications of power rack work is the neurological carryover training method, also known as progressive range of motion training. I’ve used it successfully with several athletes,...

December 31, 2024

RACK WORK FOR STRENGTH AND SIZE PART 1: THE VALUE OF PATIAL RANGE LIFTING

RACK WORK FOR STRENGTH AND SIZE PART I: THE VALUE OF PARTIAL RANGE LIFTING

There is a greater and greater push among famous hypertrophy experts to promote the importance of using full range of motion when training to maximize muscle growth. For the most...

December 3, 2024

forearm workouts with dumbbells

11 Best Forearm Workouts With Dumbbells

The forearms, often overshadowed by more showy body parts, are the unsung champions of functional strength. Yet, many gym goers neglect dedicated forearm training, assuming that these muscles get a...

December 2, 2024

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