Must do: Bench Press Warm Up Confession: When I first started powerlifting, I was the girl who skipped a proper bench warm-up (ok, any warm up). I did not think it was important or necessary. I'd row for a minute or two and then jump on the bench to begin warm up sets . Obviously … Continue reading Monday Musts
Must Ponder: This Quote "You're not going to master the rest of your life in one day. Just relax. Master the day, then just keep doing that every day." So I'm a pretty anxious person. Ok, scratch that -- I am a very anxious person. And for some reason, when I'm injured (like now) my … Continue reading Monday Musts
Must do: Deadlift Warm Up Guess what? Good form starts with a GOOD warm up, which I take very seriously. A warm up should be tailored to what your body needs. What warms up your body temp? What addresses your sticky points? What helps you get into a good starting position? What muscles are shortened? … Continue reading Monday Musts
Why Cable pull throughs? While certainly not cool, they can definitely help take your big lifts to the next level. If you are training or an athlete, you already know how important building your posterior chain is for optimal performance and to avoid pain and injuries. Or if you are someone suffering from low back … Continue reading Stop Underestimating Cable Pull Throughs
