Powerlifting - Cast Iron Strength

21 Aug

Deadlift, Power, Powerlifting, Powerlifting Technique

Butt plugs and Big Deadlifts – Matthew Coppenhall

August 21, 2017
Posted by Marc Keys
Deadlift, Guest Post, Matthew Coppenhall, Powerlifting
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Ok ok, there are no butt plugs involved, but now that I’ve peaked your interest it’s time to improve your deadlift. The deadlift, the most primal lift. What is more manly than grunting, getting...

15 Aug

Novice, Powerlifting

When should I think of doing my first powerlifting competition? – Joe Corbin

August 15, 2017
Posted by Marc Keys
first comp, Powerlifting, when to compete
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Well done on deciding that you want to compete in powerlifting.It takes a shit tonne of guts to decide that you want to lift in front of other lifters and a crowd and showcase...

08 Aug

Deadlift, Powerlifting

Doomed before you start – How to set up a good conventional deadlift – Gavin Laird

August 8, 2017
Posted by Marc Keys
conventional, Deadlift, Powerlifting, Set up
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In this article, I'm going to look at a very common problem in the conventional Deadlift, and hopefully, offer some insight into why it occurs and how to help fix it. The problem I'm...

04 Aug

Opinion, Powerlifting

There is nothing wrong with the obvious answer – 7 things you are probably fucking up in your training

August 4, 2017
Posted by Marc Keys
7 things, fat loss, Opinion, Powerlifting
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If one thing that is true about general training and diet it’s that people over complicate the ever living fuck out of every single aspect yet don’t see superior results and in most cases...

25 Jul

Powerlfiting, Powerlifting, Powerlifting Technique, Programme, women

Programming Considerations for the female powerlifter – Will Brown

July 25, 2017
Posted by Marc Keys
female powerlifting, how to train around mentrual cycle, Powerlifting, training for female, women
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It's that time of the month again!For a sweet article, of course! Seriously though, we're going to be examining the details that ladies who lift should take into consideration when building a programme. Including,...

12 Jun

belt, Powerlifting, Powerlifting Technique, Professional Resources

Choosing the right powerlifting Belt.

June 12, 2017
Posted by Marc Keys
10mm belt, 13mm belt, approved belt, Belt, inzer belt, ipf approved, Lever belt, Powerlifting, powerlifting belt, Prong belt, SBD belt, Single prong belt, strength shop belt, titan belt, wahlander belt
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCLsvI2Ru5QWhat is a powerlifting belt?Unlike most other lifting belts a powerlifting belt is normally the same width along the whole length of the belt. This originates from the International Powerlifting Federation's rule book they...

30 May

Powerlifting, Powerlifting Technique

Powerlifting a Brief History

May 30, 2017
Posted by Marc Keys
drug free, history, Powerlifting, tested, untested
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The following article is an excerpt from my upcoming first book Practical Powerlifting.Powerlifting stems from weightlifting; weightlifting as a sport stemmed from old strongmen who would perform a mix of lifting feats in front of crowds...

18 May

Powerlifting, Programme

How to manipulate volume and intensity as a powerlifter to ensure you are getting stronger.

May 18, 2017
Posted by Marc Keys
accululation, intensity, Perodisation, Planning, Powerlifting, Programming, progress, progressive overload, volume
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When it comes to programming there are a whole bunch of variables to consider some of which can lead to massive gains in a very short period of time when it comes down to...

26 Apr

Powerlifting, Powerlifting Technique, Strength and Conditioning Research, Strength training

Let’s not get it twisted all periodisation is linear.

April 26, 2017
Posted by Marc Keys
getting better, Getting Stronger, linear, Perodisation, Powerlifting, Strength Training, undulating
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There is a theme that underpins all training programs that are of any quality it is as simple to say as it is difficult to put into action. All sports training, when put into...

19 Apr

crossfit, Sport Specific, Sports, Strength and Conditioning

In Defense of Specificity

April 19, 2017
Posted by Marc Keys
crossfit, Getting Stronger, Powerlifting, Sports Training, weight training, weightlifting
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Ready for anything at any time is the call of the generalist trainer or those who have somehow gotten into their heads that the best way to progress forward in fitness or in training...

02 Mar

Coaching, Fitness, Powerlifting, Rugby, Sport, Strength and Conditioning

The Bottom Line is Consistency

March 2, 2017
Posted by Marc Keys
Being a better lifter, expecting more, Mindset, Powerlifting, Standards, success
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If I look at anything that I have done well or that has been a success in my reasonably short tenure on this planet it has been the things, I have stuck with through...

06 Feb

Powerlfiting, Professional Resources, Strength and Conditioning, Strength and Conditioning Research, Strongman

Five Strength Training “Corner Stones” That are Actually Gimmicks in Disguise.

February 6, 2017
Posted by Marc Keys
Conditioning, Powerlifting, strength, Strength and conditioning
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I’ve started listening to the stone cold Steve Austin podcast which is excellent by the way Stone Cold is probably the only person I reckon who is actually as cool as they come across...

16 Nov

Learning, Opinion, Powerlfiting, Rugby, Strength and Conditioning

The difference between knowledge and performance – Let’s talk about what it actually takes to become a better lifter.

November 16, 2016
Posted by Marc Keys
Becoming Elite, Coaching, Feedback, mastering powerlifting, Mastering Weightlifting, Mastery, Performance, Powerlifting, weightlifting
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The majority of this article is inspired by the frankly excellent book Peak by Anders Ericsson whose body of work is in skill learning and the achievement of expert status or mastery. A lot...

27 Oct

Athlete Advice, Powerlifting, Programme, Resoloutions, Strength and Conditioning, Uncategorized

How to be a better strength athlete. Powerlifting Advice that will never get old.

October 27, 2016
Posted by Marc Keys
Adivce, Attitude, Powerlifting, Professional, Psycology
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Apologies for not writing to this blog for a while I have been somewhat snowed under with other time commitments since pre-season hit in July of 2016. Now the dust is starting to settle...

27 Aug

Powerlifting, Powerlifting Technique, Research, Strength and Conditioning, Weightlfting, Worlds Strongest Man

New Fads and Fashions in Strength Training that can get fucked.

August 27, 2016
Posted by Marc Keys
Coaching, cross fit, Getting Stronger, Humour, olympic lifting, Opinion, Powerlifting, Strength Training, weightlfiting
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1 The intellectual meathead.Lifting is a verb and verbs by definition are doing words, Rene Descartes is famous for his quote “I think therefore I am” which in a philosophy is a perfectly valid...

31 May

Bench, Bench Press, Bench Press Programmes

Solving Poor Lock out in the Bench Press – Part one getting swole.

May 31, 2016
Posted by Marc Keys
Bench Press, close grip bench press, getting a better bench press, how to get better lock out, Lock out, Powerlifting
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Most people find that when they fail in the bench press that they will fail about half ways up or just towards lock out as the load goes from the chest and lats transferring...

11 May

Powerlifting, Powerlifting Technique, Programme, Technique, Training Attitude, Training Specifcity

Deliberate practice for powerlifting – Why just showing up is not nearly enough.

May 11, 2016
Posted by Marc Keys
Bench, Deadlift, Deliberate Practice, Getting better as a powerlifter, How to Powerlift, how to up your total, mastering powerlifting, Powerlifting, Programming, squat, Training
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TAKE AWAY ITEMS Never rest on your laurels improve in every aspect of your lifting. Be exacting on yourself high standards are essential. Always seek feedback subjective, objective, video, lifting partners and coaches. Have...

22 Apr

Deadlift, Operation 700

Operation 700 – Blog update 4 – Maintaining Momentum and Listening to your own advice

April 22, 2016
Posted by Marc Keys
Blog, Deadlift, failure, Fitness, generating momentum, learning from failure, maintaining momentum, Operation 700, Powerlifting, success, training log
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It is the end of week 11 of operation 700 and I have made a power of progress that much is undeniable however it never ceases to amaze me how little you realise how...