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Considering a first meet?
I’ve seen a few guys training the big three and strong at the lifts. I’d always ask when they had a meet planned. The common response was...
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Overcoming Weak Links
“You are only as strong as your weakest link, find it, conquer it, and reach your potential, thus if you ignore it then you will...
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Sumo Deadlift
Correctly performing the sumo deadlift may be difficult for some. Not everyone is a sumo puller. I converted over to the sumo lifestyle...