Anyone heard or had a Hiatial Hernia? I am not sure whether this affects powerlifters or not. What happens is the upper portion of the stomach gets pushed upward through the diaphragm and into the...
Attended the regional powerlifting meet (sanctioned) here in Jacksonville at World Gym. Guest lifter was world record holder Gary Frank. He holds the record at 2700lbs and blasted it today with a...
That is what I use. I bought the Champion squat suit from Houseofpain.com Great suit. Others have had more luck with the Champion suit ($42) then the Harcore pro suit ($145). Searh...
I thought it was pretty common knowledge that a suit does give you some help on the lift. I know it gave me 15lbs on my DL. Try one and you will see what I mean. All of the sudden the first 10"...
Genetics plays a major role in natural strength. At our gym here in Fernandina Beach , FL we have a kid about 22 who is closing in on the national record. His whole family are superstrong. He...
Great job on the DL. Keep up the good work and you will be skating competitions before long. With a suit you will definitely pull 520lbs plus. You use sumo or narrow stance?
Usually one good way to improve one movement is to strengthen others. For a good bench you need healthy & strong rotators, front, lateral, rear delts, pecs, tris, back, serratus, etc. Tons of...
Can't really help you there. You don't want your suits too tight, otherwise they won't load up right when you go deep (in a squat or DL) and it will actually hinder your lift. Mine is supposedly (a...
You doubt he has good form? Sure...a pro body builder and ex powerlifter with 20+ years of experience in both probably has no idea what he is doing. The dude carries the most impressive body on the...
I totally agree...and that is what exactly happened to me. I went very heavy on legs Tuesday and I hadn't done legs in a while because I came down with the flu. Well, needless to say I was majorly...
What is your method for getting over soreness...in a hurry. I am sure at some time or another an extra intense workout left you sore big time. I know some people drink lots of water, take mutiple...