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23 Oct
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How to set up and perform a good sumo deadlift – Gavin Laird

  • October 23, 2017
  • Posted by Marc Keys
  • classic powerlifting, Deadlift, Deadlift set up, how to, raw sumo, Sumo Deadlift
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Put on your Druids hat, stand in a chalk fairy circle on the platform and get ready to perform some Magick that will turn your stinky “wide stance conventional” deadlift into something more pleasing...

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28 May
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Back to Basics – Technique advise designed from the ground up to make you better – The Back Squat

  • May 28, 2015
  • Posted by Marc Keys
  • how to, squat
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I have written a few articles on technique on pretty much all of the main powerlifts and core exercises in weight training (weightlifting, sports training or general strength training) what I would like to...

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28 May
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Three Things a Novice lifter shouldn’t do

  • May 28, 2014
  • Posted by Marc Keys
  • Beginner, Bodybuilding, how to, Powerlifting, weight training
1 - Lift Heavy or Lift to failure.When you first take up lifting if you are doing it for sport (weightlifting or powerlifting) or for health/fitness the most important thing to do is to...

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