Powerlifting
WATCH: Road Trip Rants — Elaborate Setups, Being Too Bloated, and Minimum Effective Dose
No table, no problem. This first on-the-road video Q&A covers five questions from five different elitefts readers.
WATCH: Table Talk with Dan Green — Why Dan Started Boss of Bosses
There are certain things all meets need, such as consistent judging, quality equipment, and safe spotting. But if you want your meet to stand out, you need to offer more than that.
Why Powerlifters Shouldn't Train Alone
If you aren't training with a group of serious lifters, you're missing a lot of what you need to get stronger.
WATCH: Table Talk with Dan Green — Training Frequency of the Powerlifting Movements
How many times per week should you train the main lifts?
WATCH: Table Talk with Dan Green — Deloads and Fatigue Management
Using a planned deload is one effective way to manage fatigue during a training cycle, but strategic exercise selection can help reduce the need for "off" weeks.
WATCH: Table Talk with Dan Green — Block Pulls and Hip Position in the Sumo Deadlift
Getting into the right position for the sumo deadlift can be a challenge. Is focusing on "sitting back" the right approach?
WATCH: Table Talk with Dan Green — How Dan Structures His Training
Through years of mistakes and experimentation, Dan has refined his approach and found a setup that works for him.
WATCH: Table Talk with Dan Green — The SS Yoke Bar for Squats and Good Mornings
There are a lot of ways to use the SS Yoke Bar and good mornings. Here's what Dan is doing with both in his current program.
WATCH: Table Talk — Conjugate Method Training Tips
You can make this system as complicated as you want it to be, but you can also make it a simple as you want it to be. Understand the basics first.
WATCH: Table Talk — Programming Isometrics
Following these guidelines and using isometrics in multiple positions, you can increase strength not only at a weak point but throughout the entire movement.
WATCH: Table Talk — The Best Foods for a Squat Bloat
If you're looking for a serious answer to a question about building a bloat, you've come to the right place.
WATCH: Table Talk — Rotating Specialty Bars for the Bench Press
If you're a beginner or intermediate lifter, this probably doesn't apply to you. But for advanced lifters, knowing how to alter workload without changing volume might be a big help.