Learning how to Deadlift is one of the most powerful exercises you can add to your workout routine. They build strength in your legs, core, and back, while also teaching you how to move safely and effectively in everyday life. Even if you’re brand new to fitness, you can start deadlifting at home with simple […] The post How to Deadlift for Beginners appeared first on Actionable Wellness.| Actionable Wellness
“Auxiliary exercises are not just for show—they’re for building the strength you can’t see.”—Louie Simmons The SFL StrongFirst Barbell Instructor Certification is a rigorous test of strength, technique, and resilience, demanding mastery of fundamental barbell lifts: the back squat, bench press, military press, and deadlift. To earn the SFL Certification, candidates must demonstrate impeccable form under heavy loads while meeting strict performance standards.| StrongFirst
You’ve always wanted to deadlift, but it takes too much out of you. It just doesn’t seem to “play nice” with the rest of your training. Or maybe you want to hit a bigger deadlift number for your next Tactical Strength Challenge or powerlifting meet. Perhaps you’ve heard that “deadlifts take more than they give,” and that’s kept you away. Or you train your deadlift but avoid going heavy because you’re afraid of injuring your back.| StrongFirst
It is impossible to train every desired skill to a high level at the same time, especially if you have a day job. Few competitive powerlifters can snatch or clean and jerk. Weightlifters aren’t entering marathons and marathoners aren’t pulling quadruple bodyweight deadlifts. I’m not saying a strength athlete wouldn’t benefit from venturing into a […] The post Simplifying Multi-lift Programming appeared first on StrongFirst.| StrongFirst
Years ago, after a Plan Strong™ seminar, I had a chance to ask Pavel a question.Me: “What do you think the biggest issue is in the fitness industry?”Pavel: “I don’t have enough time to answer that question, but I will tell you that there is far too much entertainment.”| StrongFirst
Simple & Sinister embodies the quote above. Dedication to achieving Simple and continuing to Sinister has led students on multiple-month and multiple-year journeys. A rarity in today’s scrolling-based attention-span world, the dedicated pursuit of the S&S goal is a worthy endeavor.| StrongFirst
This weeks topics: 1. Oscillatory techniques to reduce muscle activity 2. Hip, knee, and foot/knee pain 3. 500 pounds deadlift/weak hamstrings part 1 4. 500 pounds deadlift/weak hamstrings part 2| Bill Hartman