Karl Page MSc BScMay 21, 20186 minCluster Sets: What are they and why should you be using them?Firstly, allow me to apologise for my short absence! I am aware that I have not written for over 3 weeks, however on the 6th of May, little over 2 weeks ago,...
Karl Page MSc BScApr 20, 20182 minBreathing in the SquatWant a big squat? Don’t underestimate the importance of correct breathing during the set up. Most don’t give this a thought. Inhale as you would normally an...
Karl Page MSc BScApr 13, 20183 minLift with intent and aggressionImage: Harriet McGuffie PT ending her session with Back Squat Jumps Speed and acceleration is a fundamental part of weightlifting success. The faster you can...
Karl Page MSc BScFeb 26, 20186 minPlease, stop it with the whole squat depth thing! Training in my own facility certainly has its perks; no queuing for the lifting platform, no idiots doing single-leg BOSU balanced bicep-curls in the squat r...
Karl Page MSc BScFeb 9, 20183 minAre Eccentrics Worthwhile?Eccentric contractions are defined by a muscle or group of muscles producing force whilst increasing in length. Picture yourself performing a pull up. After ...
Karl Page MSc BScNov 17, 20173 minHow to develop speed in your lifting #1For those of you that follow my instagram account @cheshirebarbell, you will have seen that in a recent poll, most of you highlighted that it is speed, rathe...