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Konstantin Konstantinovs 2011 WPC 960kg Raw

December 3, 2011 By Gregor Winter

Here is Konstantin Konstantinovs at the 2011 WPC in Riga (complete recordings here). His first meet after an injury. Beast Mode! Squat 330kg (727lb) Bench 230kg (507lb) Deadlift 400kg (881lb) Total 960kg (2115lb) RAW

Setting Up For Sumo Deadlifts Mobility WOD

December 2, 2011 By Gregor Winter

Kelly Starrett and Jesse Burdick of Powerwod.com show you how to set up for the sumo deadlift. Load ordering sequencing rules apply. screw feet into the floor load hip first back flat knees out, external rotation of legs creates torque re-tension, loading the hamstrings pull yourself into position

Snatch Grip Deadlifts

December 2, 2011 By Gregor Winter

Over at T Nation is an article about the Snatch Grip Deadlift. A great variation with lots of benefits: Upper-back development Posterior chain development Assisting conventional deadlifts It can boost your vertical jump I do 5 sets of 10 reps @60% of my current training max of them as part of my 531 BBB assistance work on deadlift […]

PR Friday

December 2, 2011 By Gregor Winter

I’m currently in cycle 7 of 531 and am pretty pleased with my progress. Just pulled my pre 531 deadlift 1RM for 5 reps with one or two left in the bank. That exciting feeling before a PR attempt is so addictive. What are your recent PRs?

Coan Phillipi 10 Week Deadlift Program Calculator

November 30, 2011 By Gregor Winter

Looking for a program to increase your Deadlift? Check out the Coan/Phillipi 10 week Deadlift Routine This is a 10-week deadlift program designed by the legendary powerlifter Ed Coan for Mark Phillipi.

Load Ordering Deadlift Starting Position MWOD

November 26, 2011 By Gregor Winter

Kelly Starrett back at it agin talking more about top down load ordering. Today’s focus is on the deadlift. get tight , bend over spinal position first start where you finish

Single Arm Deadlifts

November 21, 2011 By Gregor Winter

Do them!

Good Mornings as Deadlift Assistance Exercise

November 21, 2011 By Gregor Winter

The worlds best deadlift assistance exercise according to Jim Wendler The Good Morning I get asked all the time what the best exercises are for increasing the deadlift. Combine GM’s, squats, abdominal work and some Kroc rows and you are setting yourself up for success. Push all these exercises; make them strong. There are no secrets out […]

Pulling Mechanics Part 2 Starting Strength Chapter

November 14, 2011 By Gregor Winter

Besides The Press and Part 1 of the Pulling Mechanics chapter you can now also read the Pulling Mechanics Part 2 of Starting Strength, 3rd edition. Check out more Starting Strength posts. Click here for the PDF or check it out below.