How Much Do You Bench? (Podcast Companion)
Probably the most commonly asked question of a weightlifter (grouping Olympic Weightlifting, Powerlifting, and Strongman together) is “how much do you Bench?” Actually this drives me just a little nuts, although I admit nowhere near as much as being asked what supplements I use! Bench Podcast Why Bench? The reason I slightly sigh when asked “How Much Do You Bench?” is...
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Propa Abz
On Sunday Nick and I discussed Ab training on episode 12 of the Mighty Cast. It was a late decision as far as we’re concerned, I came to it when I saw a guest in the gym I run (not Darkside) do some pretty tough cardio followed by a few sets on the Ab Crunch machine; what he was expecting from this I have no idea but I had my moment of clarity and I knew what we’d be talking...
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Deadlift Companion
This weeks blog is another companion blog; coupling with yesterdays Podcast which Nick and myself did on the Deadlift. This is our third companion blog coming after the Squat, and the Press; you boys who want to know the secret to a great Bench will have to wait a couple more weeks. Deadlift Podcast Why Deadlift? So why was the Deadlift podcast before the Bench Press podcast? Because...
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No Gym, No Problem – Not Quite!
I often get asked can I get Mighty without a gym? OK, they don’t actually say that but it’s often something like can I get a great physique with bodyweight training? Or as my friend Miguel asked the other day I only have 10 kg Dbs, what can I do? Well the honest answer is no! No you can’t get a great physique with bodyweight only training; and sorry Mig but 10 kg Dbs...
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The Press – The King of Upper Body Lifts
Yesterday Nick and I covered the Press on episode 9 of the Mighty Cast for almost 2 hours, so if you want more detail than this blog gives you then you know where to go: Press Podcast With this blog post I am going to go over the more salient points for the Mighty fans who don’t podcast – although you really should; what are you thinking? Why Press? The Press is great for total...
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Are You Training Correctly for Fat Loss?
A couple of weeks ago now Nick and I did an episode of The Mighty Cast on Training for Fat Loss. It was a whopper of a show, I guess with that subject matter it was always going to be. Fat Loss Podcast Several times during the show I mentioned a t-nation article by Alwyn Cosgrove titled The Hierarchy of Fat Loss. This excellent article was written 5 years ago and although there are a couple of...
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Do Caloric Deficits Lead To Muscle Loss?
In reviewing my upcoming book, Fat Loss for Everybody, Chris asked an important question. In fact, it was so important he said: As far as I’m concerned this is the most critical point; the whole concept stands or falls on this. It’s not easy to convince Chris’ skeptical mind… he has a rather good habit of requiring evidence, especially when it...
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