Training Tips

The Art Of Stone Lifting With Pa O'Dwyer

February 17, 2023 |

When you typically think of stone lifting you assume it’s something that’s as simple as picking up the stone and putting it down again. However there is more to stone lifting, especially when you are aiming to pick up the heavier stones during training or at a competition. Many people...

How To Get A Big SQUAT PB With Laurence Shahlaei

February 09, 2023 |

Squats are a fundamental exercise for any Strongman or Powerlifter, but they’re also a great exercise for anyone wanting to improve their overall strength, health and fitness. However, my passion is strength, so below are 6 of my top tips for working towards a BIG squat PB. 1. Have a...

How To Improve Your Grip Strength With Paddy Haynes

January 27, 2023 |

With the Strongman scene continuing to grow each year, becoming heavier, faster and more dynamic, the importance of Grip training is becoming more and more apparent. Nowadays, having a strong grip is worth far more than showboating and circus lifts - especially for strength athletes. With the inclusion of events...

Deadlift Tips with Peter Bremner PT.2

August 18, 2022 |

This week we will cover some more basics and accessories that I find beneficial for building up the deadlift. Each of us have different sticking points on the deadlift, some have bother with breaking the bar off the floor, for others the lift fails around the knee or at lockout. ...

Deadlift Tips With Peter Bremner

August 03, 2022 |

Not to be biased or anything but, the deadlift I believe is the ultimate test of strength. Like every lift, some of us love it and some of us hate it, especially when the progress slows or stops completely. You may like it or lump it, but the majority of...

Why & How To Warm Up

May 03, 2022 |

Warming up properly is probably the most under used performance enhancing tip out there for any and all types of activity. One key benefit of warming up is increased muscle temperature and blood flow. This in turn reduces the risk of injuries to muscles and tendons and actually improves exercise...

Grip Strength, it’s more important than you think!

January 19, 2022 |

If to you grip strength is all about holding on to farmers walk handles then you are correct however there is more to it. Grip Strength is defined as how tightly you can hold something. It is defined as “the force applied by the hand to pull on or suspend...

Three Easy Ways To Improve Your Deadlift

January 11, 2022 |

We've got three simple tips that will have you hitting bigger numbers on your deadlift in no time! No more touch and go (and definitely no bouncing) – when you do touch and go for your sets of reps on deadlift you are missing out a crucial part of...

Benefits of Sandbag Training

June 26, 2020 |

History:Odd-object training and lifting is nothing new and people have been training and challenging themselves and others for centuries. This was the makings of the sport of Strongman. Sandbag training has been around for hundreds of years and is one of the oldest strength training tools in history. They have been used...

Upper Back Training For Strength Sports

June 18, 2020 |

Upper Back Training For Strength Sports The upper back and musculature which comprises it is one of the most overlooked areas of the body when it comes to building strength. In this blog we’re going to cover some key exercises that I feel are great for targeting the upper back,...

Sandbag Training EMOM Workout

May 04, 2020 |

What Is a EMOM - Means every minute on the minute.These are very simple and very effective. It suite all strength/fitness levels and the EMOM training protocol works for all exercises. How does it work? - every minute on the minute for a set number of minutes you will carry...

Sandbag Training Complexes

April 13, 2020 |

What Is a COMPLEX - to put simply it is when you performer a set range of reps of a given exercise them move straight in to the next exercise with the same weight/implement/body weight movement. Complexes can be use to increases strength, power, and proficiency of a movement or...