Balance in the Press: You Have to Lay Back by Andrew Lewis, SSC | October 04, 2022 Pressing heavy requires mid-foot balance and a pristine bar path. A person is in balance when the center of mass is inside the base of support. It doesn't need to be centered. He could be on his toes or heels or in the middle, but as long as the center of mass is inside the base of support, he will not fall over. Continue reading
The Importance of Mindset by Michael Jones | September 13, 2022 “What happened on rep 5?” I ask my lifter, after yelling at him to reach back in the bottom of his last rep, then watching his technique fall apart. “I dunno. Just wanted to get it done with.” Continue reading
Chin-Up vs Pull-Up by Mark Rippetoe | September 06, 2022 Mark Rippetoe explains the difference between a chin-up and a pull-up and why chins are preferred for the strength trainee. Continue reading
The Lat Machine by Mark Rippetoe | August 23, 2022 If you are operating a bare-bones garage gym, a lat machine is probably not on your equipment list. It is too expensive, too tall, takes up too much room on the floor, and is not absolutely necessary if you're not training that many people. But when it comes time to build an actual gym, a lat machine has a place on your floor. Continue reading
Small Calves by Nate Mielke | August 09, 2022 “Don’t skip leg day, bro!” If you’ve ever heard these words, chances are you’ve had small calves at some point in your life. Maybe you still do. Do you hide your calves whenever you get the chance, always opting to wear pants? One hundred degrees today? Well, being hot is better than shamefully exposing the toothpicks you call legs. Continue reading