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A Unified Theory of Deadlifting
Should you allow your lumbar spine to assume a flexed posture when deadlifting? I have the answer, and here is the scientific evidence.
Andrew Lock
Need to Train Things You Hate? Try Temptation Bundling
In the struggle between doing what's fun versus what we need, the answer may be the proverbial spoonful of sugar.
Charles Staley
Strength Training for Yogis: Lift From the Floor to Move Well
Training the clean and deadlift will help you move with more ease in your yoga, and in life.
Stephanie Ring
It Takes Two: A Better Way of Warming Up to Lift Heavy
Understand how your warm up is working for you in real time by performing double sets at each weight.
Charles Staley
The Clean and the Deadlift: Simple Cues for a Stronger Setup
There has been much back-and-forth debate on whether the setup for deadlift and clean are different. The truth is, they are.
Craig Marker
Strength and Nutrition: Smart Strength With Charles Staley
Wow, a variety of reader questions this week on bicep curls, powerlifting, and paleo.
Charles Staley
Test Grip Strength and Balance With the One-Hand Deadlift
This old time strongman exercise is great to work in before or after any two-hand deadlifting sessions.
Logan Christopher
Cal Poly’s 8-Week Deadlift Program: Push Through a Strength Plateau
If your eating is dialed and you are working hard but for some reason have stagnated, this eight-week program could be your solution.
Chris Holder
Keep (Sumo) Deadlifting: Unorthodox Rehab for Lumbar Injuries
Lumbar spine rehab is about movement pattern correction and re-education. Sumo deadlifts are one way to achieve those results.
Andrew Lock
Old-Time Strongman for New Strength: The Jefferson Deadlift
Have you hit a wall in your deadlift progress? Mix this variation into your routine and start seeing gains again.
Logan Christopher
How to Pick Your Attempts for Your First Powerlifting Meet
Being successful at your first powerlifting meet is all about confidence and planning.
Coach Ninja
Warm Up to Lift Big: a Movement Prep Blueprint for Strength
Start incorporating these warm-up routines before your big lifts to get the most out of your workouts.
Kelsey Reed
12 Reps - The Breaking Muscle Digest - Vol. 1, Issue 13
Twelve reader favorites from the past week and from the archives, curated to save you time and bring you happiness.
Breaking Muscle Editors
A Simple Warm Up for Getting Bigger, Safer Deadlifts
Deadlifts are too important to mess up. Make sure you're ready to make the most of them with this dynamic warm up.
Breaking Muscle Editors
The 3 Most Common Deadlift Errors and How to Fix Them
This article covers three common flaws I see in lifting approach, set up, and deadlift technique. These errors are holding back your progress and keeping plates off the bar.
John Clark
4 Drills to Own Your Position in the Big Lifts
Has your progress stalled in the big lifts? Try these tweaks to your set ups for the bench, squat, and deadlift.
Jesse Irizarry
12 Reps - The Breaking Muscle Digest - Vol. 1, Issue 12
Twelve reader favorites from the past week and from the archives, curated to save you time and bring you happiness.
Breaking Muscle Editors
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