Compound exercises are the cornerstone of strength training, offering unmatched efficiency by targeting multiple muscle groups in a single movement. While there are many compound exercises, the big 5 lifts stand out as the most essential for building functional strength. These five — the deadlift, bench press, squat, shoulder press, and pull-up — are known […]
As a gym owner and strength coach, I’ve seen firsthand how menopause and peri-menopause can impact women’s health, confidence, and overall well-being. It’s a stage of life that can feel like an uphill battle against hormonal changes, weight gain, and dwindling energy levels. But here’s the good news: strength training can make a world of […]
As a strength coach, I’ve seen how transformative strength training can be for women navigating menopause and perimenopause. This stage of life brings plenty of changes—some challenging, others empowering—but what many don’t realise is just how much control they can take over their health through lifting weights. From increasing bone density to boosting energy levels […]
Are you looking to take your strength and fitness to the next level? If so, power training should be a key part of your workout routine. The power clean, along with other explosive exercises like the hang power clean and power snatch, is an essential compound movement for developing power, strength, and coordination. By mastering […]
Building a strong foundation of “strength” throughout the body provides numerous advantages for the weightlifter, athlete, and even the casual lifter. The capacity to manage bigger weights, particularly in compound exercises, will lead to increased muscle growth, enhanced performance, and a higher quality of life. While isolation exercises have their purpose, they cannot compete with […]
If you can only do one thing to improve your fitness this year, strength training ought to be at the top of your list. Strength training has become an essential component of most workout programmes due to the rising body of research supporting its numerous advantages. If you’ve ever contemplated strength training, you might be […]
A powerlifting coach can aid with technique, long-term, tailored training, mental abilities and plans, and competition preparation. The goal of hiring a powerlifting coach is to help you advance in the sport beyond what you could do on your own. So, how do you go about choosing a powerlifting coach and how much does a […]
Strength training and weightlifting have really changed up the game lately, offering all sorts of cool opportunities and, let’s be real, a few challenges too. Whether you’re a pro lifter or just starting out, keeping up with what’s new in the weight room is key. Weightlifting is an ancient and competitive sport that requires strength, […]
It can be scary to enter a new gym for the first time, particularly if you’ve never used any equipment or want to start weight or strength training. It can be overwhelming to choose from the wide selection of gym equipment! Additionally, figuring out how to use a piece of equipment once you’ve chosen it […]
Olympic weightlifting is regarded as the most prestigious strength sport because of its rich history in the olympic games, exacting technique, awareness of one’s body, and overwhelming strength. Even though it’s an obvious demonstration of strength, most gym lifters will never even try, much less pursue, a snatch or clean. This is because the movements […]