Barbells are a staple in weight training and strength conditioning, but they do come with certain disadvantages. Here are some of the key drawbacks:

ArticlesChristopher SwartzAugust 30, 2024personal trainer, personal training, strength training, barbell training, barbell, corvallis, oregon, fitnessComment

Which Strength Training Exercise is Better? The Barbell Squat or Deadlift?

The barbell squat and barbell deadlift are both highly effective strength training exercises, but which one is "better" depends on your specific fitness goals, physical condition, and personal preferences. Here’s a comparison of the two exercises:

ArticlesChristopher SwartzAugust 26, 2024personal trainer, personal training, barbell, barbell training, strength training, fitness, corvallis, oregon, squat, deadliftComment

What is the Single Best Lower Body Strength Training Exercise?

The single best lower body strength training exercise is often considered to be the deadlift. This compound movement engages multiple major muscle groups, including the back, glutes, hamstrings, and core. The deadlift is praised for its effectiveness in building overall strength, improving functional fitness, and enhancing athletic performance.

ArticlesChristopher SwartzAugust 23, 2024personal trainer, personal training, strength training, barbell training, barbell strength, corvallis, oregon, barbell, powerlifting, fitnessComment

Are Barbells Better Than Machines?

Whether barbells are better than machines largely depends on the individual's goals, experience level, and preferences. Both barbells and machines have their unique advantages and disadvantages.

ArticlesChristopher SwartzAugust 19, 2024personal trainer, personal training, strength training, barbell training, corvallis, oregon, fitnessComment

Why are Barbells so Effective?

Barbells are highly effective for several reasons, making them a staple in strength training and fitness routines. Here are some key reasons:

ArticlesChristopher SwartzAugust 16, 2024personal training, personal trainer, barbell, barbell training, strength training, fitness, oregon, corvallisComment

Avoid Bruising Your Pelvic Bone, Improve Your Pull!!

Bruising your pubic bone from a snatch hurts more than your mom forgetting your birthday.

Coaching BlogChristopher SwartzFebruary 13, 2023crossfit, weightlifting, olympiclifting, olympic weightlifting, fitness, strength, squat, deadlift, gym, training, powerlifting, bodybuildingComment

The Secret to Staying Young!!

One of the best things we can do for our health as we get older is strength training. A high quality of life is largely dependent on one's physical independence.

Coaching BlogChristopher SwartzFebruary 6, 2023weightlifting, strength, strength training, training, fitness, crossfit, gym, masters weightlifting, youth, powerlifting, deadlift, usaw, olympic weightlifting, squatComment

Split Jerk - How to Series

There are two common styles of the dip. There is a quick and controlled short dip and a longer dip. The short dip is beneficial for shorter and/ or very explosive athletes. This method best capitalizes on the stretch reflex at the knee and can provide a very large amount vertical force. The long dip method is used by athletes with longer legs who naturally will need to go deeper.

Coaching BlogChristopher SwartzJanuary 30, 2023weightlifting, crossfit, training, strength, fitness, gym, snatch, clean, jerk, split jerk, usa weightlifting, usaw, how to series, blogComment

3 Stage Clean - Fix Your Clean Series

Nearly every error in the clean is caused by an error in the pull. The 3 Stage Clean might be just what you need if you think this is the problem! The 3 Stage Clean is an exercise that can be used as a warm-up for lifters who are more accustomed to the clean or as the primary exercise for lifters who are just starting out in the clean.

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High Bar Back Squat - How To Series

One of the best strength exercises is the high-bar back squat, which helps build absolute strength and power in the core and lower body. In this article, we will discuss the fundamentals of the high-bar back squat technique as well as the top three most common blunders that novices frequently commit when performing the exercise.

Coaching BlogChristopher SwartzJanuary 16, 2023crossfit, weightlifting, snatch, clean & jerk, squat, fitness, strength, training, powerlifting, bodybuilding, gym, squats, deadlift, olympicliftingComment

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