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April 2, 2016

The Texas Method

The Texas Method is a periodization program developed by Olympic weightlifting coach Glenn Pendlay. The program was created, primarily, for the training of Olympic lifters and general strength athletes, the program is not specifically aimed at powerlifters who have need to maximize their deadlift...

Training Programs

April 1, 2016

StrongLifts 5 X 5

This is Part one of a series looking at some of the popular training programs that are to be found on the internet and asses their suitability for powerlifting at various levels of lifting experience and goals. In this post...

Training Programs

March 30, 2016

Strength training for kids

When the topic training kids to lift weights or any form of strength training for kids comes up it is often controversial, usually with a lot of members of the general public stating that “I heard it was bad for...

Fitness for Kids and Teens/General Fitness

March 29, 2016

Developing muscular strength for good health – Part 2

In part 1 of Developing muscular strength for good health I looked at the how of building muscle for good health, today I am looking at the benefits of developing healthy muscle through strength training Follow @trusylver

General Fitness

March 28, 2016

Developing muscular strength for good health

Muscular strength is the highest amount of effort exerted by the muscles of the body in order to overcome the most resistance in a single effort. How to develop muscular strength and why do I need to be strong are...

General Fitness/Training

Temple of Iron

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The Texas Method

StrongLifts 5 X 5

Strength training for kids

Developing muscular strength for good health – Part 2

Developing muscular strength for good health