Merry Liftmas – Novice Powerlifting Competition
Last Sunday we held our final powerlifting competition for 2017, Merry Liftmas! It was a fun day with close to 30 lifters duking it out for PR’s. This was one of our more ‘novice’ novice powerlifting competitions – lot’s of competitors were enjoying their first outing on the competition platform, which was great to see. […]
READ MOREWarm up with a Purpose
It’s common nowadays to see people spend 20-30 minutes stretching and foam rolling (and let’s be honest, chatting) before starting their training. While this isn’t necessarily a bad thing, we still want to ensure that we are making efficient use of our time in the gym. So, why are you warming up the way you […]
READ MOREThe Basics of Bracing
Bracing correctly is a fundamental part of lifting heavy. Done well, bracing protects you from injury and makes lifts more efficient by helping transfer strength more directly into the barbell. Done poorly, bracing leaves kilos off the bar at best and a lifter open to potential injury at worst. Many new trainees have been taught […]
READ MOREBalancing pushing and pulling movements in training
As a physio, I see a lot of shoulder injuries in lifters. Many of these stem from poor technique, particularly on the bench press and overhead press. However, there are also a large number of lifters who present with very little overall back work – leaving their anterior muscles (the pecs and front delt) way […]
READ MOREThe Importance of Intensity
Intensity has a specific definition when it comes to programming – how much weight as a percent of your 1 rep max are you using? For example, 70% for 5×5 on squats. That isn’t the intensity I want to talk about today, however. Today, we’re talking about getting shit done. The same training session on […]
READ MOREStrength Training for Sport
Strength training for athletic performance is a polarising topic. Many sports coaches, parents and athletes believe that if they focus on resistance training, they will be slower on the field or perform at less than their best. This only happens when resistance training has been implemented incorrectly. Take any given athlete, with their skills and […]
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