A Review and Thoughts Mark Brown April 14, 2022 This isn’t my typical type of blog entry but I thought enough time has elapsed since I bought the equipment for the garage. One of the specialty bars I bought earliest was the Safety Squat Yoke Bar by EliteFTS. I had heard what people said and …
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Squats, Again!
Part 2: Keeping Everything In Line Mark Brown April 12, 2022 The last time I did a squat centric entry was at time when my squat was probably the least ascendant of my 3 main lifts. That has changed recently because of the focus that I have put on improving the lift, though unconscious of …
2022 Week 14 Training Log
April 4 – April 10, 2022 Mark Brown April 10, 2022 MondayScheduled Day Off – Recovery TuesdayChain Press, to Chest – 135 x 6, 225 x 6, 225 w/chain x 3, x 3; 245 w/chain x 3, x 3, x 3 x 3; 255 w/chain x 2, x 2Pin Press – 225 x 3, x …
Leg Press
Part 1: Reasons for Caution Mark Brown April 7, 2022 I would be remiss if I didn’t point towards some of the dangers of the lift and the machine. In my opinion, most plate loaded leg presses are safe unless something is broken on it. The leg press machine that I am familiar with (at …
The Leg Press
Part 1: Why and How Mark Brown April 5, 2022 The leg press can be a polarizing piece of gym equipment. It’s one of the best tools for lifters to get both strength and muscular development from one machine. It’s also one of the easiest ways for lifters to get in their own way through …
2022 Week 13 Training Log
March 28, 2022 – April 3, 2022 April 3, 2022 MondayUnscheduled Day Off – Recovery TuesdayTwo Board Press, Shoulder Saver – 135 x 6, 265 x 3, x 3, x 3, x 3; 275 x 3, x 3, x 3, x 3; 285 x 3, x 3; 295 x 3Pin Press – 225 x 3, …
Spring Plan 2022
Mark Brown March 31, 2022 The time I spent in the gym this past winter, though not quite over here in Iowa, definitely did the job I wanted it to do. It even surprised me in certain ways. I didn’t expect my squat to increase in overall strength like it did. I also learned how …
Winter Training Takeaways
Mark Brown March 29, 2022 The first two months of 2022 were too cold to train in the garage. A big surprise in Iowa, I know. I spent 2021 from January to the middle of May and learned some valuable lessons from that time. Those were mostly things not to do. Instead of doing a …
2022 Week 12 Training Log
March 21, 2022 – March 27, 2022 Mark Brown March 27, 2022 MondayTwo Board Press, Shoulder Saver – 135 x 6, 225 x 6, 265 x 3, x 3, x 3, x 3; 275 x 3, x 3, x 3, x 3; 285 x 2Pin Press – 225 x 3, x 3, x 3, x …
Efficiency
Part 2: Strategies at the Gym Mark Brown March 24, 2022 Last time I wrote about three things powerlifting has taught me over the last year to help me become more efficient at the gym. This entry will be about strategies that can be used at the gym or in a private facility to help …
Life Through Lifting 