Lifts
WATCH: The Undertaker Deadlifts 405 Pounds, and It’s Damn Impressive
[youtube video="0oZZ1ASMINc" /] When I first saw a video on Deadspin of the Undertaker deadlifting 405 pounds, I was underwhelmed. A Deadlift of 405 pounds isn’t that impressive for a [...]
6 Tests to Identify a Strength Weakness
You can tell whether you are strong or not fairly easily. Can’t do more than five Pull-Ups? You need to work on your back strength. Can’t hold a Plank more [...]
Use This Lifting Technique to Add Weight to Your Bench Press and Squat
It's been well documented through numerous research studies that eccentric or negative-only training is one of the most effective protocols for...
2 Common Workout Mistakes That Increase Your Chance of Injury
Building Muscle and getting strong is a crucial aspect of maximizing your athleticism, but if what you do in the weight room leaves you injured, all of...
Max Your Workout Intensity With 3 Strength Boosters
As an athlete, you want to be as strong, athletic, and fast as possible so workout intensity is a must. That means we need to find ways to make our...
Get Stronger With Static Training
There is a way for you to train that will help you build muscle, get stronger both in terms of power and endurance, improve grip strength, and even lose...
Short on Time? Try High-Rep Single Sets
Need a quick strength workout, but don’t have an hour to spare? This is a problem many face at one point or another. You want to lift, but can’t fit [...]
Build Lower-Body and Core Strength With This Zercher Squat Workout
If you have never heard, or performed, a Zercher Squat before you aren't alone, but this squat variation is popular with smart lifters across the world....
Should Athletes Do the Hack Squat?
The Hack Squat is a popular exercise used by many weightlifters for lower body development. It is performed on a sled that allows you to squat on a...
Huge Arms in a Hurry: A 30-Minute Arm Workout
In most sports, arm size doesn't matter all that much with regard to performance, and your training as an athlete should reflect that. Your performance...