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Squat University’s 5 Tips for Pain-Free Shoulders While Bench Pressing

Squat University is known for high-quality lifting advice for athletes in multiple sports, including strongmen , bodybuilding, CrossFit , powerlifting, weightlifting, various field sports, and more, to train healthy and pain-free over the long term. One of the most common issues from consistent lifting is an excess strain on the shoulders during a  bench press . Squat University has advice to remedy that. On Aug. 26, 2023, Squat University published its top five tips to eradicate shoulder pain   while bench pressing in a video on its YouTube channel. Check it out below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QU-_Du-Zk3I&ab_channel=SquatUniversity Video can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Bench Press Shoulder Pain? 5 Simple Fixes You Need (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QU-_Du-Zk3I&ab_channel=SquatUniversity) [Related: Does Crash Dieting Negatively Affect Body Composition and Muscle Gains? ] 1. “Lock 3” Shoulder Routine For the first tip,  Dr. Aaro...

2023 England’s Strongest Man and Strongest Woman Results

The 2023 England’s Strongest Man (ESM) and 2023 England’s Strongest Woman (ESW) contests were held on Aug. 27, 2023, in Warrington, UK. The contest featured 12 and eight of the country’s top strongmen and strongwomen, respectively. Patrick Haynes emerged victorious among the men, and Naomi Hadley stood atop the podium for the women . Although the single-day contests were held in tandem, the events were not the same. The 2023 ESM featured the Húsafell Stone , Tyre Super Yoke , Kratos Bar Deadlift for Reps, Anvil Farmer’s Walk , and the Log Ladder . The 2023 ESW featured the Húsafell Stone, Block Press , Max Deadlift, Wolves Pit, and Farmer’s Walk. Below are the results for both contests: 2023 England’s Strongest Man Results Patrick Haynes  — 46 points Andrew Flynn  — 45 points Max Searby — 43 points Paul Smith   — 38 points Phil Hawxwell  — 35.5 points Jack Osborn  — 30 points Lewis Packham  — 28.5 points Tom Place  — 27.5 points Josh Nor...

The Complete Guide to Reverse Dieting

Weight loss, whether for aesthetic or performance-related reasons, is an extremely common fitness goal . While you may have run a successful diet and dropped some spare pounds, you might be left wondering what to do after. Some literature suggests that weight loss protocols often result in subsequent major weight gain if you don’t rebound properly and that a calorie deficit , while integral, is potentially harmful if continued in perpetuity. ( 1 ) If you’ve worked hard in the kitchen and the gym for months to hit a certain weight, only to rapidly gain it back, was all the restriction really worth it? Credit: fortyforks / Shutterstock Luckily, reverse dieting allows you to recover from a period of caloric restriction in a sustainable way, and might just be the key to running successful weight cuts long-term. This guide will teach you everything you need to know about how to do a reverse diet safe l y and effectively.  The Guide to Reverse Dieting What Is a Reverse Diet? ...

How to Do the Deadlift for Muscle, Raw Strength, and Power

Of all the exercises out there, few engage as many muscles and reinforce proper movement like the deadlift . You have — at least, we hope — have heard of this exercise. If you haven’t, then you’re about to be introduced to a fundamental move that helps you to build muscle and increase strength that will carry over to all facets of your life.  However, you cannot simply bend over and pick up a barbell . Without knowing proper deadlift form, grip positioning, and how to program the deadlift , you’ll risk injury and stagnation.  Credit: Real Sports Photos / Shutterstock This guide leaves no stone unturned and dishes out everything you need to know about the deadlift. Strap in — you’re about to get a crash course on becoming a master puller.  How To Do the Deadlift Deadlift Variations Deadlift Alternatives Who Should Do the Deadlift Deadlift Sets and Reps Benefits of the Deadlift Muscles Worked by the Deadlift Common Deadlift Mistakes FAQs Editor’s Note: T...