For a casual gymgoer, quality movement might be very similar to quality of life — being able to take long walks or sit at a desk without back or knee pain; sleep comfortably; or carry groceries. Let’s face it, though: if you’re reading training or coaching logs on Elitefts, you’re probably not a casual gymgoer.
The Dark Side of Motivation
Look, I don’t care who you are: at some point, life is going to catch up with you. If you push too hard for too long, you’ll get injured, or burn out, or just get really fucking unlucky, and things will take a downturn.
Deadlift Tips with Ben Pollack
All-Time World Record Holder and US Open Champion Ben Pollack shares some of the keys to his massive deadlift strength with Juggernaut Training Systems.
Cease and De-Stick: Three Steps to Eliminate Squat Sticking Points
Even when I could easily deadlift over 600, a 400-pound squat felt like an all-out effort. It took me years to find the answer, but when I did, my squat shot up – and now it’s an even better lift for me than my pull.