One of the best deadlifters on the face of the earth is a powerlifter by the name of Cailer Woolam. One of his favorite exercises is somewhat like a deadlift and a bent-over row combined into the same lifting motion.…
How deep do you need to squat? If you watch some of the greatest Mr. Olympias squat in the videos posted later in this article, you will find that most of them were not deep squatters. In contrast, if you…
Before you attempt a heavy deadlift, it is important to understand the proper set up for a good starting position. There are several factors that contribute to a good set up, one of which is tightness in the starting position.…
Richard Hawthorne has deadlifted almost five times his bodyweight. Pound for pound, Richard is the strongest deadlifter in the world. Among women powerlifters, Stephanie Cohen is the strongest pound for pound deadlifter in the world. She is immensely strong and…
If you ever reach a point where you can’t do regular barbell back squats because of a back injury, you may find that belt squats are a good alternative. Belt squats provide an excellent way to give your legs a…
The videos in this section provide examples of lifters who are practicing perfect single rep form in regard to three important factors when lifting heavy. These three factors include: Excellent lifting technique A smooth nonstop lifting motion. No slowing, pausing,…
For those who are interested in optimizing your lifting form for the deadlift, I will be referring you to several deadlift experts. Anytime I find a top lifter or coach who gives clear concise instructions, I will add their instructions…
Eric Spoto is one of the few people in history to break the 700 pound barrier for a raw bench press with a meet lift of 722 pounds (327.5 kilos). For years he was virtually unmatched in terms his raw…
Ronnie Coleman If the ten best bodybuilders of all time were to line up side by side, I believe that Ronnie Coleman’s immense proportions would cause him to stand out from the rest. Not only is Ronnie massive, he has…
Over the next several weeks I will be featuring an analysis of workouts performed by different Olympic lifters, powerlifters, and bodybuilders. The analysis will feature just one exercise that each lifter does in terms of how many sets, how many…
