by Matt Taylor | Sep 11, 2020 | Powerlifting, Uncategorized, Weight Training
Continuing with our Tech Corner Series so far, we will be covering the key coaching ideas in the conventional deadlift. If you haven’t already seen our Bench Press or Squat editions, click on the hyperlinks to check ’em out! The 3 main points we cover with...
by Matt Taylor | Sep 5, 2020 | Powerlifting, Uncategorized, Weight Training
As a lifter, it can be frustrating when trying to correct your form on a squat, especially when you feel like you no sooner correct one issue and there is another one to correct. As coaches, we see a lot of common trends while working with athletes, and we will...
by Matt Taylor | Aug 27, 2020 | Powerlifting, Uncategorized, Weight Training
I’ve worked with my fair share of athletes who are looking to reduce pain, improve performance, and mitigate injury risks in their powerlifting career. Quite often, the changes we make to technique in order to improve on any of the above boils down to a few key...
by Matt Taylor | Aug 17, 2020 | Fitness, Powerlifting, Uncategorized, Weight Training
One of the most sought after muscles athletes look for in the squat and deadlift is the glutes. While I personally feel that this is a muscle that is overemphasized (but not worthless) in the raw squat, they do significantly contribute in the powerlifts, especially...
by Matt Taylor | Aug 14, 2020 | Powerlifting, Uncategorized
I recently made a post about “fixing” the round deadlift, and in the comments, there was a discussion around when it is appropriate to have the back round on a deadlift. I fully agree that there is a sliding scale of “safety” and maximum performance that can help us...
by Matt Taylor | Aug 6, 2020 | Fitness, Powerlifting, Uncategorized, Weight Training
Like this article? Please share it on your preferred social platform using the link at the bottom of the page! Saying that a round backed deadlift is worse for your back than one where the spine remains relatively neutral is hardly a controversial statement. Though,...
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