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29 explanations - No. 2

10 years of consistent training Everyone is in such a hurry to get 'ripped' or 'stacked' or whatever stupid term is in vogue these days. The truth is you are not going to build a great physique, great strength or... Continue reading

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29 explanations - No. 1

I read some of the comments, so many experts, so amusing but I'm glad so many enjoyed the list. I thought I'd explain the 29 points made in the last blog. For what it's worth, it took me less than... Continue reading

Posted 3 days ago at BEYOND STRONG

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29 for 29

Having lifted weights for some 29 years (I was 14 and turn 43 in a few months)...here is some of what I know. I am not explaining each thing. Use google or this other weird thing called books! It is... Continue reading

Posted May 9, 2013 at BEYOND STRONG

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Make it count

I've trained in a number of gyms over the last 8 months I've been working in and around London and on my travels to Australia and LA. One thing that never fails to amaze me is the lack of intensity... Continue reading

Posted Mar 6, 2013 at BEYOND STRONG

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Better late than never

Sorry it's been a while. We have been rather busy as those of you on Facebook can check out here... http://www.facebook.com/faith.shortfilm This of course has nothing to do with strength and conditioning but making a film, even a short one... Continue reading

Posted Sep 15, 2012 at BEYOND STRONG

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PC's new book

If you're a red blooded male and you don't read Paul Carter's blog LIFT RUN BANG then you've been missing out on one of the most honest, man making blogs on the internet. He also has a new book out... Continue reading

Posted Jun 30, 2012 at BEYOND STRONG

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Classic BS Articles - No. 4

This one almost passed me by. Written 4 years ago this one is worth it's weight in gold. Lots of good information here. Routine Design and Realism BST And for the hell of it...Captain Kirk Karwoski dominating 1000lbs in the... Continue reading

Posted Jun 21, 2012 at BEYOND STRONG

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Classic BS Articles - No. 3

Here's a piece written about realistic targets and realistic role models. Arnold and Bruce have completely different physiques but both are revered for their physicality and their look. Both were at the top of their game and walked the walk.... Continue reading

Posted Jun 15, 2012 at BEYOND STRONG

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Classic BS Articles - No. 2

The back is an amazing bodypart and one that is fun to train because it responds well to so many exercises. There's no excuse not to train it and this article really lays it all out for you. The Back... Continue reading

Posted May 31, 2012 at BEYOND STRONG

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Laurence Shahlaei - Britain's Strongest Man 2012

Over the weekend Laurence 'Big Loz' Shahlaei made his move towards superstardom in the world of Strongman by beating the cream of the UK muscle at Britain's Strongest Man. Loz won every event (joint 1st on the deadlift with the... Continue reading

Posted May 28, 2012 at BEYOND STRONG

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Part two of the Deadlifting tips article...

Part two of the Deadlifting tips article below...click, read, learn! 10 Tips to a Better Deadlift...part II Go lift something heavy and be a man fuckers! BST Continue reading

Posted May 25, 2012 at BEYOND STRONG

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Classic BS Articles - No. 1

Since I'm really busy right now, I've decided to go back and post some of the old articles from the past 5 years or so we've been going. I think everyone should read these articles that is serious about their... Continue reading

Posted May 24, 2012 at BEYOND STRONG

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Arnold Classic Strongman 2012

This year I took part in my first Arnold Classic Strongman. I had a month to prepare and due to personal issues I was far from performing at my peak. However, I made a deal with myself that I would... Continue reading

Posted Mar 14, 2012 at BEYOND STRONG

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Welsh Stone Lifting

Last week David and Elizabeth Horne invited me along to their family holiday in North Wales. One of the main reasons for the holiday was to attempt to lift two of the historical Stones of Strength recently rediscovered by strength... Continue reading

Posted Mar 12, 2012 at BEYOND STRONG

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THE Complex

Ever done barbell complexes? You know...take a weighted barbell, say 135lbs or maybe 225lbs if you're strong and do something like a clean, a squat, a press, a row and a deadlift all in a row without stopping. Well...how about... Continue reading

Posted Feb 26, 2012 at BEYOND STRONG

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Arnold training Day 6 and 7

Day 6 Today I deadlifted off 4inch blocks. It is a strange hight for me but happy to finnish with 410kg/900lbs for 2reps. (not smooth pulls but right now thats not important) Bent over rows 100kg x 8 140kg x... Continue reading

Posted Feb 22, 2012 at BEYOND STRONG

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Arnold training Day 4 and 5

Day 4 reverse band deadlifts working on doubles up to 400kg. I tried 420 for 2 but faild the 2nd rep. Axle cleans doubles up to 177kg. Still feeling harder than normal but coming back slowly. Bent over rows with... Continue reading

Posted Feb 16, 2012 at BEYOND STRONG

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Arnold Strongman Classic training Day 3

Day 3 and my focus was the Frame carry and the dumbbell event. Warm up Farmers walk 70kg per hand x 20 meters 100kg x 20 m 130kg x 20 m 150kg x 3 pick ups 170kg x 2 pick... Continue reading

Posted Feb 6, 2012 at BEYOND STRONG

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Effective Core Training

Effective Core Training Training the mid section is not always taken seriously and essentially it's not a priority if you are doing quality, compound movements in your training every week. If you're a pro athlete (like Big Loz) it should... Continue reading

Posted Feb 2, 2012 at BEYOND STRONG

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Arnold Strongman Classic training Day 2

Day 2 is a big pressing day. First up Log from the rack possition. This year at the arnolds they have a log press event 170kg or 200kg for as many repertitions as possible. Today i just worked upto 160kg... Continue reading

Posted Feb 1, 2012 at BEYOND STRONG

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Training for the Arnold's 2012 Ok I was invited to...

Training for the Arnold's 2012 Ok I was invited to the 2012 Arnold strongman classic on the weekend so I have 1 month to get big and strong. Today was my first training session for it. Started with Reverse band... Continue reading

Posted Jan 30, 2012 at BEYOND STRONG

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This and that

Oops! Apologies for the rant, especially if you are female! There are some good trainers out there and there is some great information too...you just have to look far and wide. Look for experience and results and you'll find someone... Continue reading

Posted Jan 29, 2012 at BEYOND STRONG

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Jan 24, 2012

400x20@40

I have just started squatting again after quite a long lay off due to bad, well, everything! That's not quite true, my knees are kind of ok. With just 2 weeks behind me though I can tell that between squatting... Continue reading

Posted Jun 18, 2010 at BEYOND STRONG

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