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10 Tips for Flawless Squattin’

on December 8, 2008 | by

Originally posted at www.t-nation.com You’ve heard it a thousand times. To get big and strong, ya’ gotta’ squat. But how many of you are doing it right? The squat isn’t as complex as a clean and jerk, but whether you’re a competitive powerlifter or just the basic trainee trying to put some size on your […]

21st Century Core Training

on December 8, 2008 | by

Originally Posted at www.t-nation.com Don’t let the title throw you off. This isn’t your average fluffer article, full of tidbits on doing proper crunches, sucking in your gut, or anything of the sort. This is a bare bones, return-to-your-roots article guaranteed to give you the knowledge necessary to develop a strong, powerful core. Starting with […]

Back On Track

on December 8, 2008 | by

Originally posted at www.t-nation.com How many Mondays have you been to the gym, anxiously awaiting your chest workout, only to find that you have to wait 45 minutes just to get on a bench? It seems that every guy in the gym trains his chest on Monday; it’s a foregone conclusion. Not only do they […]

Old-School Triceps

on December 8, 2008 | by

Originally posted at www.t-nation.com Using Your Head(s) The title should say it all. This isn’t an article about triceps kickbacks, isolation exercises, or anything of the sort. The goal of this article is to teach you basic triceps anatomy coupled with the knowledge necessary to design a triceps training program that’ll increase your functional strength […]

Bodybuilding for Powerlifters

on December 8, 2008 | by

Originally posted at www.t-nation.com Last time around, I hit you up with an article called Powerlifting for Bodybuilders where I listed all the things bodybuilders can learn from powerlifters. In this installment, I’m going to discuss how powerlifters can benefit from certain aspects of bodybuilding. Most powerlifters view bodybuilders as evil incarnate. Bodybuilders’ goals are […]

Powerlifting For Bodybuilders

on December 8, 2008 | by

Originally posted at www.t-nation.com I always find it amusing when bodybuilders make fun of powerlifters and vice versa. I mean when it comes down to it, we’re all into the iron game, just different variations with different goals. People, people, can’t we all just get along? Back in the day, a ton of the old-school […]

Your First Meet: Part I Setting a Date and Developing Goals

on December 7, 2008 | by

Originally Posted on www.elitefitnesssystems.com Congratulations! You’ve finally decided to take the plunge and compete in a powerlifting meet. However, there are so many questions to be answered. What federation should you compete in? How do you prepare? What do you do on meet day? My goal with this series is to give you an idea […]

Your First Meet: Part II Getting Diesel

on December 7, 2008 | by

Originally Posted on www.elitefitnesssystems.com In part one of this series, we covered how to develop goals and find a meet that will work for you. In part two, we’re going to cover the actual training program and other aspects of a successful training regimen. Developing a training program While I could easily write a series […]

Your First Meet: Part III The Meet

on December 7, 2008 | by

Originally posted on www.elitefitnesssystems.com It’s here! You’ve set up clearly defined goals. You’ve busted your ass for the past eight, twelve, or sixteen weeks. And now, quite simply, it’s show time. Unfortunately, while this should be the best part of the entire process, it can very quickly become the worst. There’s no feeling worse than […]

The Intermediate Deadlift Cycle

on December 7, 2008 | by

originally posted on www.elitefitnesssystems.com The deadlift may be the purest test of strength in the iron game. Heavy weight. On the floor. Must pick it up. In the beginning, you can follow just about any routine and make decent progress. Heavy sets of five have worked for more than a few lifters. However, once you […]

Body weight, Leverage, and Lifting For Strength

on December 7, 2008 | by

Originally Posted on www.elitefitnesssystems.com The word “leverage” appears widely in discussions of strength training. For example: · “Many things contribute to strength. Leverage is one factor…” —Frederick Hatfield · “Leverage plays a large role in lifting.” —Bob Youngs · “…the weights that I lifted had a lot to do with mental fortitude and leverage.” —Dave […]

Gittin’ Diesel in Your Own Home Gym

on December 7, 2008 | by

originally posted on www.elitefitnesssystems.com I’m always telling my wife that there are two really smart things I’ve done so far in my life. They are in this order: 1. Marry her 2. Build a home gym Seriously, nothing outranks my wife but building a home gym was pretty damn close! (Ok, just kidding honey. Not […]

Understanding the Supplemental Exercises: The Deadlift

on December 7, 2008 | by

Originally posted on www.elitefitnesssystems.com In our series, “Overcoming Lousy Leverages,” Eric Cressey and I covered all three power lifts and discussed how smart training can lead to bigger totals. In this series, we will discuss the biomechanics behind each lift as well as several strategies to destroy any sticking points you may have. We will […]

Interview With Mike Robertson

on December 7, 2008 | by

Originally Posted On www.elitefitnesssystems.com EFS: How about the Cliff Notes version of your evolution as a strength and conditioning coach? Mike Robertson: Well, I got my Masters in Sports Biomechanics from the Human Performance Lab at Ball State University. When I was at Ball State I began powerlifting and learned the basics. I spent three […]

Fun With Your (Med) Balls

on December 7, 2008 | by

Originally posted on www.elitefitnesssystems.com Introduction If you’ve been training long enough, chances are that just about everything you do is routine. Possibly the worst part of having a routine is monotony and boredom, especially when it comes to warming-up; you know it’s important, but damn if it isn’t downright boring! The med ball warm-ups enclosed […]