A few months back I wrote about my top 5 favorite ways to build the deadlift, and I wanted to get back to that theme, this time talking all about the SQUAT. While I love all facets of lifting weights, heavy squats are the one movement that gives me the most thrill. Call me crazy …
Of the 3 competition lifts, the deadlift has the reputation of being the most physically and emotionally taxing for many lifters. For me, I have found it incredibly stubborn to improve upon at times over the past couple years despite having what many would consider excellent leverages for the movement. Luckily enough I have found …
If you go to a gym that has specialty bars you probably recognize the one in the photo above. The Swiss bar, or Football bar as it is commonly referred to is a very versatile piece of equipment and it has found its place into my training at Old School Iron Gym in Cleveland. One …