I’m a woman and I do weight training. For many people the statement above is an oddity. Why should I want to train at weights if I’m a woman? Tony Gentilcore put it perfectly when he summarised the fact that people frequently question why a woman is choosing to do any weight training whereas nobody [...]
Tags:Bone density·Figure·Glutes·Grip·menstrual cycle·Powerlifting·Training·Women
I have been blessed with lovely feminine and slender wrists and ankles. They’re a feature that I’m really proud of – I always have been. However, my slender wrists are also a potential weakness in the complete system that makes up my body mechanics. My hands are an interface with everything I do in the [...]
Tags:Arm strength·Grip·Injury·Recovery
Hi. My name is Ammi and I wear gloves when lifting. In all likelihood I am going to get flamed and lose all remaining credibility for this confession, but I don’t care. Reasons to wear gloves in the gym I have one compelling reason to wear gloves in the gym in the winter which is [...]
Not so much lessons learned this week, as a lessons learned over the last few months. Grip is one of the most ignored but also one of the most vital parts of lifting. If you can’t hold onto a bar weighing two or three times your bodyweight, it doesn’t matter how strong your legs are [...]
Tags:Grip·Muscle gain·Training
