What are back off sets and cluster sets, a strength coach explains the difference
Still guessing between back off sets and cluster sets on heavy days? In this breakdown I show you what each method really is, how I program them for my athletes, and when I reach for one over the other. … What are back off sets and cluster sets, a strength coach explains the difference The post What are back off sets and cluster sets, a strength coach explains the difference first appeared on PowerliftingTechnique.com.
Published: 12/4/2025 Read more → Powerlifting coach breaks down ideal back angles for heavier, safer lifts
College strength coach and professor Joseph Lucero breaks down the safest back angles for squats and deadlifts, showing how bar position and body type affect your spine. … Powerlifting coach breaks down ideal back angles for heavier, safer lifts The post Powerlifting coach breaks down ideal back angles for heavier, safer lifts first appeared on PowerliftingTechnique.com.
Published: 11/20/2025 Read more → The Warmup Move That Activates Every Muscle You Need for a Heavy Press
A coach-approved warmup you’ve probably never tried could change how your bench press feels. Here’s how one quick movement fires up every muscle you need for a stronger press. … The Warmup Move That Activates Every Muscle You Need for a Heavy Press The post The Warmup Move That Activates Every Muscle You Need for a Heavy Press first appeared on PowerliftingTechnique.com.
Published: 11/14/2025 Read more → The Shoulder Mistake That’s Quietly Limiting Your Gains
Many lifters blame shoulder pain on overtraining, but the real cause is something that happens before the first rep. Fix this one mistake and your lifts will feel stronger and smoother. … The Shoulder Mistake That’s Quietly Limiting Your Gains The post The Shoulder Mistake That’s Quietly Limiting Your Gains first appeared on PowerliftingTechnique.com.
Published: 11/13/2025 Read more → Static vs. Dynamic Stretching Explained
Here's what to know about static vs. dynamic stretching: There's a place for both. I get asked about stretching every week. Should you hold a stretch before you lift, or should you move through it? The answer depends on your goal and your timing. … Static vs. Dynamic Stretching Explained The post Static vs. Dynamic Stretching Explained first appeared on PowerliftingTechnique.com.
Published: 11/11/2025 Read more → What Strength Coaches Know About Shoulder Stability That Most Lifters Don’t
Most lifters focus on the bar, the grip, and the weight, but shoulder stability is the real key to strength. A small five-second move can transform how you bench, squat, and press. … What Strength Coaches Know About Shoulder Stability That Most Lifters Don’t The post What Strength Coaches Know About Shoulder Stability That Most Lifters Don’t first appeared on PowerliftingTechnique.com.
Published: 11/7/2025 Read more → How to Do Scapula Push Ups For Maximum Benefit
Learn how to do scapular push ups to strengthen your shoulder stability and improve your bench press performance. Step-by-step guide, benefits, muscles worked, and common mistakes explained. … How to Do Scapula Push Ups For Maximum Benefit The post How to Do Scapula Push Ups For Maximum Benefit first appeared on PowerliftingTechnique.com.
Published: 11/6/2025 Read more → Best Vegan Creatine (2025): Plant-Based Picks for Every Athlete
Creatine is one of the most-studied, most effective supplements for muscle growth known to mankind. (1) Created in the body from the amino acids arginine, glycine, and methionine, this sports nutrition supplement helps your body produce more adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the energetic molecule that powers short, intense muscle contractions like those used in the Olympic lifts.  Our product... The post Best Vegan Creatine (2025): Plant-Based Picks for Every Athlete appeared first on BarBend.
Published: 9/5/2025 Read more → Fueling the Future Deadlift World Record: Hafthor Björnsson’s 8,000-Calorie Diet
Strongman diets are often extremely caloric, frequently reaching five figures. 2018 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) and current deadlift record holder Hafthor Björnsson recently invited Dr. Mike Israetel to evaluate his daily meals. Björnsson’s day starts with one and a half liters of water mixed with Hydrate, an electrolyte powder, and creatine. His daily nutrition plan consists of five meals, which are organized when he wakes up... The post Fueling the Future Deadlift World Record: Hafthor Björnsson’s 8,000-Calorie Diet appeared first on BarBend.
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