While I consider myself a Strongman Athlete, I do dabble in the world of powerlifting. Coming from a strongman background it should come as no surprise that my dabbling comes in the form of equipped powerlifting. Specifically the single ply category. For the uninitiated the sport of powerlifting consists ofContinue reading “EQUIPPED FOR THE TOTAL”
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CERBERUS FIGURE EIGHT STRAPS
Competing in the sport of strongman means deadlifting. Deadlifting means strength from top to bottom, but the first limiting factor for many is their grip on the bar. There are a variety of options for how to hold your hands on the bar. Hook grip, false grip, overhand grip each have advantages and disadvantages. Continue reading “CERBERUS FIGURE EIGHT STRAPS”
BUILDING A HOME GYM PART 1
My home gym has gone through several iterations. What started out as a few Five-Below weights in a spare bedroom has grown into hundreds of pounds of plates, barbells, racks, and a mostly dedicated building on our property. Throughout I juggled what equipment I need versus what equipment I simply wanted to have, how muchContinue reading “BUILDING A HOME GYM PART 1”
OTOMIX STINGRAY
OTOMIX STINGRAY REVIEW Like a lot of competitive athletes, I am always looking for what can make my performance better. Even the smallest of advantages can make a tremendous difference in strength sports. One place that my coach consistently noted improvement was necessary was my footing position in the deadlift. Countless gym sessions theContinue reading “OTOMIX STINGRAY”
A7 STRONGMAN SHIRT
This equipment review may get sticky! Presenting one of my favorite pieces of Strongman and strength training apparel, the A7 Strongman grip shirt. Available in several different colors, a variety of sizes, and both a male and female cut, this shirt will help you get a grip on your strongman training. My personal gripContinue reading “A7 STRONGMAN SHIRT”
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