CHESHIREBARBELL

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,...

In 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 the moment is how to p...

Want 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...

Image: Harriet McGuffie PT ending her session with Back Squat Jumps Speed and acceleration is a fundamental part of weightlifting success. The faster you can...

We all have that threshold we need to break through when working to heavy singles on the platform. You execute your light to moderate Snatch with precision. ...

What is a complex? Basically, they are barbell exercises that combine multiple movements into the same set. For example: Power Snatch + Hang Snatch + Snatch ...

There is nothing more frustrating than having your training, or worst, competition, affected by torn calluses, exposed flesh and painful hands. Whether you'r...

(Image used with permission from Emily Breeze) In part 1 we discussed the benefits of exercise and strength training during pregnancy. If you've not yet read...

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...

With all the misinformation and conflicting guidance out there it is difficult to know whether it is ok to workout during and after pregnancy. In short, the ...

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 on a Weightlifting t...

I'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 reliant and used to "...

I 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 attempting the Clean, a...

For 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...

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 before we go to bed. But...

Does your lower back feel aggravated in the 24-48 hour period after your weightlifting training? Find that the bar comes out in front of you at the top of th...

Static holds, pauses, isometrics... whatever you want to call them, are an essential part of any athlete's programme. The problem is, no one does them! Why? ...