Extreme Specialization for the Real World
Unless you’re prepared to give up your life, then the Bulgarian system isn’t for you. But here’s a way to apply extreme specialization to your deadlift in a more realistic manner.
Barbell
3 Reasons You May Need to Pick Up Barbell Training
Unlike the kettlebell, which should be used by every man and woman, the bar is not for everyone. But you must start barbell training if one or more of the following reasons applies to you.
My 1st National Powerlifting Competition and How I Trained
Here is how I decided to compete in powerlifting, how I trained, and how I incorporated the teachings of StrongFirst into the process.
StrongFirst Deadlift Team Pulls Strong
On June 22-23, 2013, the StrongFirst Deadlift Team competed at the IPA Strength Spectacular at the mecca of strength training, York Barbell Club in York, PA.
Sample Deadlift Training Cycles of StrongFirst Athletes
The following are a couple of different approaches to deadlift training cycles used by the StrongFirst Deadlift Team’s members.
StrongFirst and the 5×5 Method
The 5×5 method is credited to Reg Park, a bodybuilder who built a 500-pound bench press in the 1950s. It remains one of the most reliable ways to build strength in existence.
Kettlebells and Deadlifts, Part 2
Here is the powerlifting-style deadlift cycle that follows after you complete “Kettlebells and Deadlifts Go Together Like Vodka and Pickles.”
Why You Should Study Barbells in Addition to Kettlebells
The addition of the SFB and SFL to the StrongFirst curriculum means we all have the chance to optimize our use of kettlebells, barbells, and bodyweight training.
The Short Stop Squat: A Drill to Set Up Big Pulls
Here is a drill I use that will help all lifters set-up their pulls despite their individual differences. We call it the short-stop squat and it will help enable bigger, safer pulls.
Bench Press to Kettlebell Press More
Here is how you use the bench press to set a kettlebell military press personal record within weeks.