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 BSc9 minWeight training for children - Part 1: The Myth & The RealityI felt the need to put this blog series together following a number of comments received on my social media in response to some of videos...
Karl Page MSc BSc2 minComplex or Contrast training?The terms complex and contrast training are often used interchangeably, however, there are distinct differences between these two...
Karl Page MSc BSc2 minDevelop Robust Shoulders & Reduce InjuryA lot of shoulder injuries in the weight-room or during your chosen sport can be associated with the poor management of volume, however,...
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 BSc9 minWarming-up during a competitionIn the coming weeks I have a number of my lifters attending competitions, some for the very first time, and as a result a hot topic at...
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 minBreaking that mental block with heavier loadsWe all have that threshold we need to break through when working to heavy singles on the platform. You execute your light to moderate...
Karl Page MSc BSc3 minComplexesWhat is a complex? Basically, they are barbell exercises that combine multiple movements into the same set. For example: Power Snatch +...
Karl Page MSc BSc2 minHand Care for WeightliftingThere is nothing more frustrating than having your training, or worst, competition, affected by torn calluses, exposed flesh and painful...
Karl Page MSc BSc7 minMaternal Strength Training: Part 2 - The Myths(Image used with permission from Emily Breeze) In part 1 we discussed the benefits of exercise and strength training during pregnancy. If...
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 BSc10 minMaternal Strength Training: Part 1 - The BenefitsWith all the misinformation and conflicting guidance out there it is difficult to know whether it is ok to workout during and after...
Karl Page MSc BSc3 minCannon-Ball Delts If you follow me on instagram you‘ll have spotted a recent poll I submitted in my story. I asked everyone what they‘d prefer a blog post...
Karl Page MSc BSc3 minThe High PullI'll be honest, I used to hate the high pull. I'd never dream of placing it within my lifter's programmes for the fear of them becoming...
Karl Page MSc BSc3 minThe Set Up - Arguably the most important part of the liftI ran a session yesterday with a fairly large group of beginners. A lot of whom I’d never met before. They all had some experience at...
Karl Page MSc BSc3 minHow to develop speed in your lifting #2For those of you that follow my instagram account @cheshirebarbell, you will have seen that in a recent poll, most of you highlighted...
Karl Page MSc BSc3 minIs stretching a waste of your time?We've all been told that stretching is good for us. We should do it to prevent injury, warm up, cool down, do it when we wake up and...
Karl Page MSc BSc3 minSet up for a better pullDoes your lower back feel aggravated in the 24-48 hour period after your weightlifting training? Find that the bar comes out in front of...