Hamlet - Act 3, scene 1 (Original draft): “To flex or not to flex, that is the question” Reading between the lines, we can sense the troubling thought that concerned the Prince of Denmark, and has ... Continue Reading
Cal Poly’s 8-Week Deadlift Program: Push Through a Strength Plateau
There’s almost nothing worse than a plateau. We all are training as hard as we can and it sucks to hit the preverbal wall. Well, guess what? It’s going to happen to all of us at some point. I’ve been a ... Continue Reading
5 Supplemental Exercises to Develop a Stronger Deadlift
The deadlift lies at the root of all primitive movement patterns. When our ancestors faced immovable boulders or had to heave saber-toothed cats from the ground to over their shoulders to carry their prize ... Continue Reading
15 Practical Strategies to Increase Your Deadlift Max
Throughout my time in the strength industry, I’ve found that the deadlift is often misunderstood. I love the deadlift as a test of strength. No racks, no fancy stuff, just you versus the barbell. But it ... Continue Reading
What Kind of Deadlift Is the Right Kind of Deadlift?
Deadlifting has enjoyed a strong resurgence in the last fifteen years. Well deserved, too, as this exercise has so many great components and benefits. However, it wasn’t always this way. I remember ... Continue Reading
Who Should Do My 4-Week Program and What It Will Do for You
Click Here to Start a Free 4-Week Strength and Power Program From Sally Moss Who Should Do This Program This intensive strength and power program is designed for recreational lifters who want to ... Continue Reading
4-Week Intermediate Strength and Power Program
Click Here to Start a Free 4-Week Strength and Power Program From Sally Moss Program Goal Increase whole-body strength and power, as measured by 1RM in deadlift, power clean, and bench ... Continue Reading
The Sumo Deadlift: Is It For You?
Have you deadlifted using a sumo stance before? I don’t mean just played with it once a bit during your warm up. I mean, used it, tweaked it, and tested it for a number of months, at least. Let’s ... Continue Reading
10 Links to Give Life to Your Deadlift
The deadlift is often called the King of Lifts, for good reason - it is one of the best lifts for full-body strength, posterior chain development, and muscle growth. Here are ten links to help you pick up ... Continue Reading
Deadlifting With a Rounded Back: If the Best Do It, Why Can’t You?
"You're going to CRIPPLE yourself!!!" It's annoying. For whatever reason, YouTube seems to be the worst place for receiving the most off-the-wall and harassing comments. Of course, not all of them ... Continue Reading
How to Deadlift More (Book Excerpt)
The following in an excerpt from Andy Bolton's book "Deadlift Dynamite": I deadlift using the conventional style. I tried sumo once and quickly found I severely lacked the inner thigh ... Continue Reading
Book Review: “Explode Your Deadlift” by Andy Bolton and Elliot Newman
Explode Your Deadlift is a deadlifting e-book for dudes who want to learn how to deadlift better. I’m pretty picky when it comes to books, especially books about simple topics like the deadlift. I’ve been ... Continue Reading
Anyone Can Train: Simple Movement Regressions for Beginners
The Olympics have always held a special place in my heart. When I was younger I remember feeling like I got the best birthday present ever when the men’s 100m final was held on my birthday in 1988. I ... Continue Reading
Increasing the Deadlift for the Collision Sport Athlete
I spend the bulk of my time answering questions that are actually pretty simple. “Dan, I want to get bigger. Can you help me?” Yes, eat more and lift heavier. “Dan, I want to get thinner. Can you help me?” ... Continue Reading
