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Structural Balance for Bench Pressers

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Charles Poliquin, a renowned strength coach, developed the concept of structural balance in the 1980s. Structural balance suggests that strength athletes can achieve optimal performance and minimize injury risk by…

Muscular athlete performing bench press exercise at the gym

EPOC Demystified: Separating Fact from Fiction in the HIIT World

Physical Performance

2 months ago

In the world of fitness, High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) has gained immense popularity, often touted for its ability to torch calories even after you’ve finished your workout. This “afterburn effect”,…

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The Secrets of Peak Performance in Sports

Physical Performance

2 years ago

For athletes who are looking to take their performance to the next level, achieving peak performance in sports can seem like an intimidating prospect. However, with a few key strategies…

Piotr Strzala setting a new British Bench Press Record

Westside Barbell Bench Press Routine (Optimised)

Physical Performance

2 years ago

How To Bench Over 5 Plates Easy This guide is aimed at intermediate athletes who aspire to become professional bench pressers. Carry on reading if you already hit the 4-plate…

Can Strongman Training Be Useful for Powerlifting?

Physical Performance

2 years ago

Is strongman dangerous? So the first question would be: Is strongman dangerous? Many powerlifters (at least the ones I met) believe that strongman exercises are not worth their time due…

Szczepan Widera performing the bench press

How to Bench Press: Beginner Bench Press Guide

Physical Performance

3 years ago

The bench press is a classic exercise that is popular among both athletes and everyday fitness enthusiasts. It is a compound exercise that targets the chest, triceps, and shoulder muscles,…

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Key Qualities to Look for in a Strength Coach

Physical Performance

3 years ago

We’re all trying to work out more and get fit. But, you might be asking. Do I need a strength and conditioning coach? What are the benefits of hiring a…

Why Do You Need a Strength Coach?

Physical Performance

3 years ago

5 reasons why you need a strength coach We all know the respect given to high-level athletes. Whatever your sport is, elite athletes’ attention to detail, nutrition, and training habits…

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How to Find a Good Strength Coach?

Physical Performance

3 years ago

Why do you need a good strength coach and how to find one? Strongman and powerlifting are both sports that require strength. If you are interested in doing either of…

Do You Need Complex Training Regimes?

Physical Performance

3 years ago

Simple strength training – can it get you stronger? Many perceive complex training programs with dozens of accessory exercises to be somehow superior to the simpler ones. As training knowledge…

Training for Power: What I’ve Learnt From Josh Bryant

Physical Performance

3 years ago

Josh Bryant is one of the most successful powerlifting coaches ever. He is also the youngest person in history to bench press 600 lbs. Josh’s success can be attributed to…

Squat and Deadlift: What I’ve Learnt From Scot Mendelson

Physical Performance

3 years ago

Deadlifts and squats are two of the most popular compound exercises that are often included in strength training programs. While both exercises are incredibly effective for building strength and muscle…

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