Ladies Who Lift
“I want to get stronger but I don't know how! I’m new to the weight room and find it intimidating.”
You want to get stronger but you find the weights area in the gym intimidating and you are nervous about injuring yourself.
You are either new to strength training or you have tried to do some in the past but you don’t feel confident enough in your technique or your knowledge to train on your own.
You want to learn good technique and know exactly what to do in the gym to get the results you want. You want to feel confident in your lifting and know what to do to keep progressing.
Olympic Lifting
“I love lifting weights but I really need help with the Olympic lifts. I haven’t had enough time and coaching to learn the technique properly.”
You want to learn or improve your olympic lifting: the snatch and the clean and jerk. You may be doing Crossfit, a sport or just interested in adding olympic lifting to your training.
You want a confidence-building experience where you learn the movements properly and at a pace that suits you.
You need dedicated time to master the technique under the eye of an experienced weightlifting coach.
Building Strength
"I want to learn how to squat, deadlift and bench press properly, but I don’t know where to start.”
You are new to lifting weights and you don’t know where to start. You’d love to learn how to squat, deadlift and bench press with correct technique.
But you find the typical weight room off-putting and you are not sure who to trust.
You want to be stronger without getting injured. You want to know that you are lifting with proper technique.
And most of all, you want to be confident you’ll actually get results!
Home workout 26 March 2020: Legs, chest and shoulders
Today’s workout includes several exercises to work the legs, particularly glutes and hamstrings.
We also challenge the shoulders with plank and push up variations.
And we finish with a tough push up challenge! Do this with a wide grip to work the chest more.
Strength cycle 2 – Thurs 26 March 2020 – Legs, Chest and Shoulders
Enjoy! Post comments or questions below
Home workout 24 March 2020: Legs, arms and core
Today’s no-equipment home workout includes a lot of legs!
We also have pressing variations that focus not on chest (normally the prime mover) but the smaller muscles of the delts (shoulders) and triceps (back of arm).
And there is a spicy core circuit to finish!
Strength cycle 2 – 24 March 2020 – Legs, Arms and Core
Enjoy! Post comments below.
Home Workout 21 March 2020: Hips and shoulders
Today’s workout focuses on the hip muscles, particularly the hamstrings. We also have a challenging shoulder exercise, some core and some posture work.
Strength cycle 1 – Sat 21 March 2020 – Hips & Shoulders
Some of these exercises require good balance and stability. If you are struggling to balance, lightly hold onto a chair back to ensure you can get good reps.
Post comments below!
Home workout 19 March 2020: Hips and core
Today’s workout focusses on the hip muscles – glutes in particular; the core; and triceps/shoulders.
Strength cycle 1 – 19 March 2020 – Hips
We are looking for quality reps always. Move in control, stick to the tempo where one is given, and aim for full range (or as close to it as you can get).
Post comments below!
Home workout 17 March 2020: Squat & push
We’re working legs (focus on quads), pushing muscles and core in today’s home workout:
Strength cycle 1 – 17 March 2020 – Squat
Post your comments below!
Olympic Lifting Snatch: get the bar into the hip
A common beginner mistake in the snatch is failing to get the bar into the hip at the top of the pull, usually resulting in losing the bar forward.
What happens is that the bar gets to around mid-thigh and starts to swing away from the body. At the same time, the lifter is already jumping into the receiving position, before the pull has been properly finished. Read More
Best shoes for weight training
In our classes at Strength Ambassadors, new members often ask us which are the best shoes for weight training.
As a new lifter, it can be confusing to work out what to put on your feet to get the most out of your training. So let us take you through the important points to consider when deciding on the best shoes for weight training. Read More
Strong at any age: busting myths about strength training for older adults
Here at Strength Ambassadors, we are big advocates for the many benefits of strength training for older adults. In fact, we advocate strength training at any age.
Ken (65) learning the deadlift
We are excited that the mainstream media is starting to spread the word about how regularly training with weights can combat the loss of muscle strength, muscle mass and bone density associated with ageing.
We welcome people of all ages to our strength classes, but often hear similar concerns from older potential members.
They are attracted by reports of increased independence, reduced risk of osteoporosis, improved sleep, reduced depression and potential reduction in the signs and symptoms of many chronic illnesses. But they are understandably concerned by some widespread misconceptions.
With this in mind, we’ve put together a short list tackling the common myths you might have encountered about strength training for older adults. Read More
We built Building Strength for you!
Hey, we made something for you.
You’re a guy who’s the far side of 30, maybe with a young family, and you’re thinking more about your long term health.
Secretly, you’ve always wanted ‘superhero strength’ – chucking heavy things around, looking good, fighting evil. You want to be that Superhero Dad for your family!
You also want the satisfaction of achievement, of making progress at something. Lifting weights appeals to you because it’s measurable and you can easily see when you’re making progress.
Plus, the proven health benefits of more muscle, less fat, strong bones and joints, better ability to do the activities and sports you love, have you raising your hand and saying ‘Yes, I want in’. Read More
How to be more aggressive in your lifting
Ever seen a lifter absolutely rip into a heavy bar and think ‘I wish I could be that aggressive too’?
Here we talk about what it takes to be more aggressive in your lifting and why you should even bother. Read More