All Things Gym

Reminder: Mark Rippetoe AMA Today

December 5, 2011 By Gregor Winter

Reminder: Today (in fact now), Mark Rippetoe will be doing an Ask Me Anything (AMA) in reddit's r/fitness.Where: Here is the thread. Post your questions and vote up your favorites.When: Mark Rippetoe will log in to answer your … [Continue reading]

Starting Stretching – Beginner Stretching Routine Cheat Sheet & App

December 5, 2011 By Gregor Winter

Here is a cheat sheet of the earlier mentioned Starting Stretching beginner stretching program. Update: Now available as iphone app. Here is another one … [Continue reading]

Sunday Squat Test Mobility WOD

December 4, 2011 By Gregor Winter

It's time for a 10 min squat test again. I haven't done one of those in a while. Below is Kelly Starrett from a 10 minute squat test Mobility WOD. focus on maintaining your arch get on a box, drop one foot play around Check out Mobility … [Continue reading]

First Try Front Levers

December 4, 2011 By Gregor Winter

First Day Tryin Front Levers?I say it's possible. He looks pretty small (or that door frame is huge) so the leverage works for him. But this should not belittle his accomplishment.Strong dude. Thumbs Up.Oh and if you can't do a front lever … [Continue reading]

Weightlifting Belts – Why and Which to Use

December 4, 2011 By Gregor Winter

Over at 70's Big Justin compiled several posts on weightlifting gear.(Elite FTS also has a post for Virgin Belt Users).Among them are good reasons why you should consider using a lifting belt.One — Generally speakingTwo — types of beltsThree — how to … [Continue reading]

2011 American Open Weightlifting Videos

December 4, 2011 By Gregor Winter

Update: Added Results at the bottomUpdate: check out more videos hereFirst videos from the 2011 American Open are being uploaded.I don't get why USAW does such a poor job in the media department.no good (non-silverlight) live … [Continue reading]

Ronnie Coleman Podcast Interview

December 4, 2011 By Gregor Winter

Here is a Power Quest Podcast Episode #323 with Ronnie Coleman.The interview was recorded pre Mr. Olympia 2011, during his dieting phase.At 47 this guy is still training 2 hours a day, 6 times a week.English English-Austrian interview starts at … [Continue reading]

250 kg Deadlift @ 75 kg Bodyweight

December 4, 2011 By Gregor Winter

Head on over to Derrick Kim's aka Bonkfest's YouTube Channel and give him a thumbs up.Here is a 250 kg / 550 lb raw deadlift at a bodyweight of 75 kg / 165 lb.Done after a session of Snatches and Squats, and a sore groin … [Continue reading]