Chris, thank you so much. Your squat video took me from a hard 555lb squat to a 605 squat in only a couple weeks. I am 17. I squat in a single ply suit so It was a little harder to do somethings. Your videos are outstanding. Most people would make you pay through the roof to even get 1/4 of this information. Your doing it for free. And have none of these guys aren't even worthy of comparison strength and knowledge wise to you. Your making a huge difference in the powerliftering community for us young lifters. Thank you.
You are a god amongst men. Your videos are so awesome! Going back and watching them all now! With this, do you recommend doing these before benching or can they be done any time?
Great tips, Chris. That half power rack in the background also looks awesome; was that custom-built? I'm thinking about setting up a home gym in my basement and have limited headroom.
chris i did a quick search and didnt see anything but do you have anything on hip flexor stretches for me personally i've got a very good arch i attribute most of the to my coach rich singh but my main problem is i have to spend about 20 minutes just stretching my hip flexors to get in a comfortable position with out my hips cramping or hurting or quads hurting like hell i have a feeling my stretches are as effetive as they could be do you have any videos on this if not can you thanks .
Hi Chris, I just found your videos. I'm a newbie, started lifting weights seriously at age 50, I'm now 54 doing bodybuilding, but now am also interested in Powerlifting. I appreciate your taking the time and sharing your knowledge. I also look forward to the pt 3 squat video and reading the Kabuki Warrior website and blog. There is so much misinformation and really poor ill-informed advice on how to properly perform the Power Lifts. Thanks!!!
I did my first meet in July in the USPA Federation here in NYS. I set a state record for the 50-54, wt 181, in the deadlift 396 pounds. Honestly there doesn't appear to be many lifters in that class. However the NYS full meet is Nov 15 and I'm training for that (and also a bodybuilding comp Oct 18, I know, crazy). Definitely my squat and bench need the most work, so I'll be watching and practicing from your videos!
Damn, I've just tried this for the first time and now I know what you mean by not making someone cry in front of the camera. I suppose that just means I am extra tight in these areas and need to spend some time fixing that. Anyway, do you have a general guideline as to how much time to spend on each exercise and how often to do it? Just to have some place to start. Thanks a lot for the video, first good and easily understandable bench mob routine I've found! Great contend!
Can you elaborate on that? If by breathing diaphragmatically you mean breathing into the stomach as opposed to into the chest, I do that. If something else, then I don't get it ^^
I would love to implement mace swinging into my training. Fantastic cues and techniques Chris. I've got a question about the 321 Countdown meet prep article you wrote. Typically the week of the meet what at all would you have a lifter do? Deload?
Chris are you just out of breath normally from speaking or is it anxiety related? I get so much anxiety when speaking infront of groups i can barely talk. Happened a lot this year when doing group presentations for my sport science degree.
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Chris, thank you so much. Your squat video took me from a hard 555lb squat to a 605 squat in only a couple weeks. I am 17. I squat in a single ply suit so It was a little harder to do somethings. Your videos are outstanding. Most people would make you pay through the roof to even get 1/4 of this information. Your doing it for free. And have none of these guys aren't even worthy of comparison strength and knowledge wise to you. Your making a huge difference in the powerliftering community for us young lifters. Thank you.
Great vid man! Going to try out that intercostal roller exercise tonight.
Love your videos man. You are a very good talker and explains things so easy!
Thanks for the video Chris!
no problem
You are a god amongst men. Your videos are so awesome! Going back and watching them all now!
With this, do you recommend doing these before benching or can they be done any time?
Thanks for droppin the knowledge. Great video.
glad you liked it.
Great tips, Chris. That half power rack in the background also looks awesome; was that custom-built? I'm thinking about setting up a home gym in my basement and have limited headroom.
LOL "KNock that shit off" haha hilarious. Awesome video and great content! Going to tr these tips out, thank you for the info!!
I needed this!
At 4:34, did you mean to say "you really want to be focusing on the thoracic spine and the rib cage" ?
chris i did a quick search and didnt see anything but do you have anything on hip flexor stretches for me personally i've got a very good arch i attribute most of the to my coach rich singh but my main problem is i have to spend about 20 minutes just stretching my hip flexors to get in a comfortable position with out my hips cramping or hurting or quads hurting like hell i have a feeling my stretches are as effetive as they could be do you have any videos on this if not can you thanks .
Just a tiny bit late, but ... I think it's called a cobra stretch. :)
What body part did he mentioned it at 4:57 ? didn't heard it clearly
Hi Chris, I just found your videos. I'm a newbie, started lifting weights seriously at age 50, I'm now 54 doing bodybuilding, but now am also interested in Powerlifting. I appreciate your taking the time and sharing your knowledge. I also look forward to the pt 3 squat video and reading the Kabuki Warrior website and blog.
There is so much misinformation and really poor ill-informed advice on how to properly perform the Power Lifts.
Thanks!!!
Bill Trudell yes there is. this is why I do what I do.
I did my first meet in July in the USPA Federation here in NYS. I set a state record for the 50-54, wt 181, in the deadlift 396 pounds. Honestly there doesn't appear to be many lifters in that class. However the NYS full meet is Nov 15 and I'm training for that (and also a bodybuilding comp Oct 18, I know, crazy). Definitely my squat and bench need the most work, so I'll be watching and practicing from your videos!
Great vid, been trying to work on my setup so I can get tighter before my bench(although all work might be wasted now because I might have a hernia).
don't do those stretches with a hernia!
Chris Duffin lol, yea I know. I still need to learn though.
Great video, good info
thanks
Awesome vids!
thanks sir
I'm your 5000th subscriber :)
MidnightSTALKER979 I saw that! Thanks
Damn, I've just tried this for the first time and now I know what you mean by not making someone cry in front of the camera. I suppose that just means I am extra tight in these areas and need to spend some time fixing that.
Anyway, do you have a general guideline as to how much time to spend on each exercise and how often to do it? Just to have some place to start.
Thanks a lot for the video, first good and easily understandable bench mob routine I've found! Great contend!
Can you elaborate on that? If by breathing diaphragmatically you mean breathing into the stomach as opposed to into the chest, I do that. If something else, then I don't get it ^^
I would love to implement mace swinging into my training. Fantastic cues and techniques Chris. I've got a question about the 321 Countdown meet prep article you wrote. Typically the week of the meet what at all would you have a lifter do? Deload?
nothing unless they want to do some light work on monday and tuesday
Thanks for answering, Chris !
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breakingmuscle and elitefts my blog is currently down but will be back up in a few wieeks.
What does "swinging a mace" look like?
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Is there anyway u can increase the volume on your mic for your videos?
Andrew Schofield I think I have that fixed now. Will see on upcoming vids. upgrading audio, video, and production in the next few week.s
Thanks, I appreciate it.
GREAT
glad you liked
Chris are you just out of breath normally from speaking or is it anxiety related? I get so much anxiety when speaking infront of groups i can barely talk. Happened a lot this year when doing group presentations for my sport science degree.
Matt Grainger I was probably in the middle of my warmups when I shot this.
Dammit just me then haha, do you have any videos on lower back strain rehabilitation?
check out fixyourownback.com great resource and methodology I will in fact have a chapter on the site specific to powerlifting soon.
The cobra stretch
thanks!
knock that shit off:Dthat is why i follow you Chris:D
haha! thanks
How is someone with this small amount of mobility teaching this?
XD
SwingtheMace!
thats right!
Swingit!!! =)
how about teaching normal people who dont hav time for rolling etc daily...cmon man..teach a decent easy set up
cheesedips I don't teach people that are lazy. they will do what they do.
nice response chris... well thought out.