Chris KFeb 35 minCompetition Report YNE Open 2022On the 29/01/2022 it was time to drive up to Newcastle for another regional meet. This time we had me, The Heavy Metal Strength Coach...
Chris KAug 5, 20214 min7 Ways Steady Cardio Can Benefit A Powerlifter"More than 3 reps is cardio, am I right!?" This is an all-too-common phrase said by powerlifters worldwide. It's time we put it to bed...
Chris KJul 20, 20208 min3 Ways To Train Smartly For Strength When You Return To The GymThis week, gyms in the UK are reopening. Many of you will have had to significantly change your training or have stopped training...
Chris KMay 11, 202014 minThe Devil In The Details: 24 Small Things To Improve Your Lifting & MindsetWhile recording an episode of The Grafters Podcast with Steven Cuthbert (host of Strength Chat Podcast) he chatted about a guest who...
Chris KOct 23, 20192 minClient Questions: How Do You Judge RPE When You Are Lifting Weights Above Your 1RM?My client Ben Thornes of the infamous WAKEFIELD STRENGTH ACADEMY asks: How do you judge RPE when you've never lifted that weight before?...
Chris KOct 16, 20195 minWhat Kind Of Deadlift Grip Should I Use? Part 2In part 1 we discussed how I decided that hook grip was the best option for me as a powerlifter. In today's article, we'll be discussing...
V CourtMar 28, 20174 minWhat people don't tell you about prep!Welcome to installment number 4 of our competition prep blog series. This week we are looking at the areas of contest prep that aren't...
V CourtMar 14, 20176 minCompetition Prep and Hunger!Welcome to part 3 of our Competition Prep Blog. This week we are going to look at hunger. What you should expect during your contest prep...
V CourtMar 4, 20173 minChoosing a CompetitionThere are a few things to take into consideration once you have decided to compete. Not only does it take time to prepare, there are...
V CourtFeb 25, 20171 minCompetition Preperation Series - The Beginning!Prep season has begun! The countdown to local bodybuilding shows is well underway. People you know are getting in shape, talking diets,...