Resources discussing strength, health & well-being.

Q&A: How To Measure Grip Strength

Grip strength is an important physical characteristic for many sporting endeavours from judo to Crossfit, it is also a key biomarker of current health. In this article I will outline the four different ways you can test both grip strength and grip endurance so you can find the current capabilities of your grip.

4 min read

Q&A: What Is The Link Between Grip Strength and Longevity

The link between grip strength and longevity has been discussed a great deal, especially through the popular health podcaster, Peter Attia. In this article I will discuss the link between grip strength and longevity and also discuss how it might influence your resistance training routine.

5 min read

Q&A: How to Increase Grip Strength for The Deadlift

Being blocked from doing heavy deadlifts because grip is the limiting factor is extremely frustrating. In this article I will explain why using straps is important when grip is your limiting factor in the deadlift and also provide 5 different exercise variations you can use to improve your grip strength.

4 min read

How To Increase Grip Strength for Rock Climbing and Bouldering

Rock climbing and bouldering are very physically intensive sports and they both require extreme amounts of grip strength and endurance to be able to perform well. In this article I will define the different type of grip strength that are important for climbing, provide the principles required to understand how to design a programme to improve your grip strength and finally provide a sample programme that you can use to help design your own and progress it overtime.

6 min read

Q&A: Does Hanging Increase Grip Strength

When new to training, it can be unclear what adaptations are created from a certain exercise. In this case it is unclear if the dead hang can create grip strength adaptation. The answer is yes it can, the dead hang is one of the most effective ways to improve grip strength.

2 min read

5 Grip Strength Exercises You Can Use To Progress Your Grip Strength

Training grip strength can be important for many different sports, but it can also be important for those looking to improve their performance in the gym. In This article I will outline the two types of grip strength and provide 5 exercises you can use to progress your grip strength.

6 min read

Q&A: Is The Bench Press Good For The Chest

Yes, the bench press does work the chest. For those just starting, or looking to start resistance training, it can be hard to know which exercises work or train which muscles. In this article I will talk you through the prime movers of the bench press and provide other examples of exercises you can use to work the chest.

2 min read

How Many Reps For Bench Press? Repetition Ranges for Strength and Hypertrophy in the Bench Press

The bench press is potentially the most well known exercise in resistance training. That being said, it is not always done with the correct loading strategies for optimal growth. In this article I will discuss the optimal repetition ranges for strength and hypertrophy.

3 min read

The 5 Best Ways To Increase Your Bench Press

The bench press is one of the most popular lifts in resistance training and improving this lift is one of the most common goals in gyms around the world. In this article I will provide you with 5 ways to improve your bench press.

4 min read

Q&A: How Much Should I Be Able To Bench Press

The gym can often be a place of comparison, try and avoid this trap if you want to turn resistance training into a long term enjoyable endeavour. That being said, having a good idea of what some realistic strength training goals to set is an excellent idea. In this article I will provide an idea of some great strength training goals in the bench press for people of all abilities.

4 min read
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