Temple of Iron

January 27, 2016

Powerlifting Injury Rate Comparison

Powerlifting along with the other strength sports of Weightlifting and Strongman have a reputation of being dangerous. However, when you look at comparable injury rates across different sports, the rates of injury in Powerlifting are low in comparison. Follow @trusylver

General Fitness/Injury Prevention and Rehab/Powerlifting

January 19, 2016

Smith Machine Vs Power Rack

Outside the world of Competitive Powerlifting rages the eternal debate between using a Smith Machine for Squats and Using a Power Rack, aka power cage or squat cage. As a competitive lifter and coach I do not believe that the...

Fitness Equipment

January 2, 2016

Gym Etiquette for your New Year’s Resolution

Every New Year, gyms around the world see a surge in new membership as people resolve to shape up and lose weight or gain muscle in the new year. Every year, regular gym-goers brace themselves for a flood of newbies...

Training

December 31, 2015

Why you need a coach

For most athletes involved, their coach is an influential element of the competitive experience. At their best, coaches can help their athletes improve their skills, perform to their best ability, develop strong character, and gain confidence. Follow @trusylver

Training

December 1, 2015

Benefits of the Floor Press

The floor press is one of the foundation movements of benching and the floor press been around far longer than the bench press (The bench press was invented during the mid 19th century). Follow @trusylver

Bench Press/Powerlifting