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I have to say that Good mornings are one of my favourite assistance / supplemental exercises to help develop strength and robustness...

I 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...

The terms complex and contrast training are often used interchangeably, however, there are distinct differences between these two...

A lot of shoulder injuries in the weight-room or during your chosen sport can be associated with the poor management of volume, however,...

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,...

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...

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...

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

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

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

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

(Image used with permission from Emily Breeze) In part 1 we discussed the benefits of exercise and strength training during pregnancy. If...

Training in my own facility certainly has its perks; no queuing for the lifting platform, no idiots doing single-leg BOSU balanced...

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

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...

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...

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...

For those of you that follow my instagram account @cheshirebarbell, you will have seen that in a recent poll, most of you highlighted...

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...

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...