Here’s a rack deadlift sequence that starts with less weight lifted through a longer range of motion and ends with more weight through a shorter range of motion. It’s done in three stages: STAGE 1 Set the bar right below the knees on the side supports of a power rack. Position a sturdy step or…
A great way to wake up the central nervous system before a heavy lift is to stomp your feet. I picked up this tip from Dr. Stuart McGill in the book Gift of Injury. Try it the next time you do a heavy squat or deadlift—your nervous system will thank you! For more strategies like…
If it looks right, it flies right! I once heard a great comment from Yusuf Omar, a colleague from York University and a technical consultant for my book The Elite Trainer. He said, “An athlete’s glutes should look like half a Calabrese bread standing upright!” Yusuf has worked with elite-level athletes, including Ben Johnson, and…