Karl Page MSc BSc4 minThe best assistance exercise?I have to say that Good mornings are one of my favourite assistance / supplemental exercises to help develop strength and robustness...
Karl Page MSc BSc4 minRelative Squat Strength & Lower Body Injury RiskThe 2x bodyweight squat is often seen as the gold standard for reducing lower- body injury risk and the standard for when to add jump and...
Karl Page MSc BSc6 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,...
Karl Page MSc BSc2 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...
Karl Page MSc BSc3 minLift with intent and aggressionImage: Harriet McGuffie PT ending her session with Back Squat Jumps Speed and acceleration is a fundamental part of weightlifting...
Karl Page MSc BSc6 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...
Karl Page MSc BSc3 minAre Eccentrics Worthwhile?Eccentric contractions are defined by a muscle or group of muscles producing force whilst increasing in length. Picture yourself...
Karl Page MSc BSc3 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...