by Jeremy Tully | Mar 14, 2017 | Training |
Selection of grip is an important consideration for the deadlift. In the Starting Strength method, we start new lifters with a double overhand grip because it produces a symmetrical stress across the shoulders and because it builds grip strength.
But before long, every lifter reaches a point where the weight on the bar in the deadlift exceeds their ability to hold onto the bar with a double overhand grip. When this happens, they need to switch to either a mixed grip or a hook grip.
The hook grip is preferable, and this blog post explains how to transition to using it.
by Kelly Bryant | Jan 26, 2017 | Training |
We are thrilled that you have chosen to make getting stronger a priority in your life and so happy you choose Bay Strength to help get you there. Now we want to challenge you to take it to the next level! Everyone knows what you eat plays a huge role in strength training and overall health, but not many people actually keep track of what they are eating and how it is affecting them. This brings us to our challenge: A Month of Macros! Your Bay Strength coaches are challenging you to track your Macros (protein, carbs & fats) every day for the entire month of February. This is not a diet or weight loss challenge, but rather an opportunity to get the most out of your training, learn about proper nutrition, and improve your health, all while getting support from your coaches and teammates.
by Katherine Bickford | Oct 28, 2016 | Athletics, Training |
“It was really, genuinely FUN, which I hadn’t necessarily been expecting. Seeing strong people lift—in person—also helps shift what might have once been crazy out-there numbers into the realm of the possible.”
by Jeremy Tully | Sep 8, 2015 | Training |
Perhaps one of the hardest things to know for someone just starting out with strength training is which program to follow. With a surfeit of programs out there, and with all of them seemingly effective at building strength, it can be hard to know which program to select.
This post will attempt to lay out in simple terms why a novice lifter should use a set and repetition scheme of 3 sets of 5 repetitions, like that advocated by the Starting Strength program.
While the highly popular 5×5 set and repetition scheme will also yield progress, 3×5 will actually produce better strength gains in less time for the novice.
