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Old School Squat Stands – Indestructible For Heavy Weights

I have been asked about my old school squat stands more than once. It seems guy’s like me love old school construction of weightlifting equipment. They built weightlifting equipment to support a tank in the old day’s. These squat stands … Continue reading

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Shoulder Stability Exercise That Works The Intrinsic Muscles Of The Shoulder

Time and again older men and women hurt their shoulders lifting weights. They are puzzled when it happens, because their training program encourages compound movements with heavier weight, as well as some supplementary exercises with light dumbbells, so how come … Continue reading

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I Hate Running

Ever felt that way? Running for some is a dream and pleasure. Not for me. My whole life I have never been good at it. Some are naturals at running but hate weightlifting. Some love bike riding but hate swimming. … Continue reading

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Mike Learning Double Kettlebell Cleans

Poor Mike. He wants to learn kettlebell cleans and coach Cricks is not here to teach him. Only big Doug! Well, he is going to do 100 reps of double 12kg bells even if it kills him! Hopfully coach Cricks … Continue reading

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Mike Squats 135 lbs For The First Time!

Mike has never squatted a barbell in his entire life. So 4 weeks ago we started him off with just a few body-weight squats which he struggled with. Forward and reverse lunges were added over the subsequent days. Fast forward … Continue reading

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