Improving your leg drive for pressing
A common problem I see with peoples leg drive for overhead pressing is their heels coming off the floor as they dip and them tipping forward, this leads to them pressing the bar in front of them rather than overhead. One way of fixing this is to widen your stance, point your toes out […]
How to log press
When training with the log we always prop it up under plates or a tyre so that we can start with out feet underneath it. We recommend a wide stance, the stance you use for pressing it is usually that best, this way you can pick it up, clean it and press it all using […]
Tips for women and the bench press
Most women don’t have enough volume in their training program when it comes to upper body work. Training upper body 2-4 times a week including lots of delts. biceps, triceps and upper back work can help you build these muscles. Don’t ignore shoulder pressing, it’s a great assistance exercise for the bench press that is often […]
Why we use percentages in our training
Most training programs available online will give some simple progression from week to week such as 3 x 12 in one week and 3 x 10 the following week. Progressions like these do not give you any real idea of what weight you should be using. Basing the weights you use off a percentage of […]
Common mistakes in the squat, bench and deadlift
5 Common Squat Mistakes Setting the rack too high Doing too many mobility exercises Walking the bar forward out of the rack Not tucking your elbows Not getting a tight upper back 5 Common Bench Mistakes Not getting tight Pushing elbows wide like a bodybuilder No leg drive Setting the rack too low Not keeping […]
How to set up for the bench press
Not getting tight enough is one of the most common mistakes in the bench press. Getting tight will help you build a stable base for the lift which will help you lift more weight and reduce the risk of injury. 4 tips – begin your setup with your chest underneath the bar – set your […]
10 Week Intermediate Powerlifting Program
Our Intermediate Powerlifting program is one of the most popular programs in our gym. It focuses on building strength in the squat, bench, and deadlift. For pause squats and bench press, pause at the bottom of the lift for 1 second. Strongman Event/ Conditioning will depend on the equipment that you have available. Sample workouts […]
8 Week Beginner Training Program
With beginners and people that are returning to training after a long break we like to spend the first few weeks of training focusing on the basic compound movements, training exercises such as the squat, bench and deadlift multiple times per week in order to work on form. We usually run a 8 week training […]
3 reasons to train like a strongman/woman
General fitness & strength training has become increasingly popular over the last few years. Bodybuilding and powerlifting along with Crossfit and kettlebell classes have become mainstream and an essential activity for many people. There has been a large emphasis placed on “functional training” but Strongman, a sport which is dedicated to improving your ability to […]
5 tips for intermediate lifters
Keep it simple: You don’t need to do anything fancy like using accommodating resistance (lifting with or against band and chains), barbell and dumbbell work should be your bread and butter. Focus on proven exercises that you can easily track. Don’t sacrifice a PR at the end of a training cycle for the fun of […]