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PR Report 9-28-13

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No major PR’s this week, just minor ones. Hit a 425 sumo deadlift for a triple which beats out my previous best of a single with that weight. Also did 455 lbs. in conventional deadlift for four reps. Broke the 300 lb. mark with 305 in an overhead lockout. This …

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PR Report 9-14-13

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No major new goals hit this week but good progress all around. I’ve made some changes to my routine after reviewing some of Goerner the Mighty, specifically on the addition of more varieties of deadlifts in my training. This includes many grip intensive ones like single finger deadlifts and more. …

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Podcast: Deadlift Training

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In this weeks podcast I go deep on my own deadlift training and cover the keys that have led to my progress. [display_podcast] Four variations of the deadlift exercise Ideas on changing the range of motion More on the Flat vs. Round back debate Finding your deadspots, the weakness holding …

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Jefferson Lift

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The Jefferson lift, also known as the Jefferson deadlift, Jefferson squat or straddle deadlift, is not a commonly seen exercise. In fact, I would put it as something that is forgotten or unknown by 99% of the population. According to my research it was named after Strongman Charles Jefferson. But …