Key Points The progression to a classic pull-up is not a straightforward road. If you have ever taken a look into the exercises meant to help you get your first pull-up, you may have run into something called the Australian pull-up (or inverted row). What is it? Well, for many, it is simply a progression … Read more
The hip thrust is a popular exercise used by many people in the gym. Its popularity has increased in recent years thanks to the likes of Bret Contreras, who invented the exercise back in 2006. Since then, Bret has extensively researched the activity of the gluteus maximus during the hip thrust and his findings have … Read more
There are many advanced weight lifting exercises like the power snatches and cleans (1). The movement patterns of these lifts can translate into wrestling performance. The deadlift is also a great exercise, especially for those who have just started to use resistance training as a means to improve wrestling performance. Is deadlift good for wrestling? … Read more
Key Points At first glance, the pure strength it takes to perform a proper deadlift or squat exercise looks to be too much for your average person or athlete. However, deadlifts and squats are two of the most used and trained exercises in the world of strength training. Chances are, as a lifter, these exercises … Read more
Key Points The deadlift is often called a “king of all exercises”. Why? It is a compound movement that works the entire body. Are you looking for ways to improve you deadlift strength and add extra weight to the bar? You are in the right place. In this article, we will cover the most effective … Read more
Key Points If I was to describe the Romanian Deadlift with one word it would be ‘AWESOME’. Why do I say that? Because the Romanian Deadlift targets multiple muscles of the upper and lower extremities. In fact, it is one of the best, if not the best for stimulating the muscles of the hamstrings. [2] … Read more
Key Points So many types of deadlifts with such little time! The block deadlift is yet another variation of the deadlift. A deadlift block pull is an elevated deadlift with the use of wooden blocks. Many athletes and strength lifters use the block pull to strengthen the back. So are block deadlifts right for you? … Read more
Key Points Whether you’re a beginner or a veteran to the gym, having upper back pain while deadlifting is not uncommon. When you lift a heavy weight, your muscles are challenged in new ways, which can lead to them feeling sore after your workout. DOMS (delayed onset of muscle soreness) is widely accepted as ‘just … Read more
Key Points ‘Gym goers’, powerlifters and bodybuilders are always looking for ways to improve muscle size and lifting strength. Did you know that footwear is one of the most influential factors for many lifts? For this reason, we have dedicated this whole article to wrestling shoes. So, are wrestling shoes good for lifting? Yes, for … Read more
Key Points If you’ve been in the gym and have noticed some people doing deadlifts in the squat rack, you may have wondered what they were doing. In this article, we’re going to explain the differences between rack pull vs deadlift, so you can figure out if it’s something great to add to your workout … Read more
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