Start Running Like Forrest Gump Now that summer is here, more and more people are drawn outdoors by the nice weather. Many want to get outside and go for walks, maybe even finally commit to becoming more active several times a week. Others start cycling or adding some other form of cardio once the sun […]
By Josef Eriksson When it comes to getting stronger in powerlifting, most people agree that training the lift heavy with low reps is the best option. Everyone has seen great results from that type of training. But over time, when progress no longer comes the way you want, you start experimenting. You might go from […]
Someone who can deadlift 200 kg might be able to do it in a less efficient way. Holding the position you want in a lift, the same position that often feels natural with lighter weights, usually becomes harder as the weight increases. A lifter who has developed an efficient movement pattern often has a physical […]
How Wide Should You Grip the Bench Press? How wide should your bench press grip be? Is it individual, or is there an optimal grip width everyone should use? In this article, I will explain how I approach the question and why I have come to that conclusion. One important thing to understand is that […]
Why Ambition Must Match Everyday Life We are already a bit into 2026, and many people have started their training. Some have increased their training volume, others are returning after a break, and some are still trying to figure out how to get started. No matter where you are, this is fundamentally something positive. Wanting […]
Jonathan Henningsson broke three junior world records in the bench press across three different weight classes within slightly more than a year. He held all three records simultaneously with a lift of 210.5 kg in the -83 kg class, 225.5 kg in the -93 kg class, and 234 kg as a light -105 kg lifter. […]
How High-Reps Entered My Bench Press Training and Why Here is the story of how it started, how it developed, and why I believe the effect is far greater than most people imagine. Background to High-Reps More than fifteen years ago, I started training with more reps than what was considered normal in strength training. […]
What is Westside Barbell Training? What is Westside Barbell training, or what even is Westside Barbell? In short, Louie Simmons was a powerlifter, inventor, and innovator in the world of strength training, almost as much of an extremist as you can get in that field. He started lifting scrap weights early, and from the 1970s […]
Rickey Dale Crain was a phenomenal powerlifter in his time. He was also one of the strongest advocates for the importance of lifting well. That was one of the key factors behind his success. When it comes to these factors, there are of course several things that play a role. To make it easier to […]