I hope you’re enjoying your weekend!

I had an awesome time this weekend down in  Sterling, CT, (never thought I’d say that) at the RPS New England Revolution powerlifting meet. I’m so proud of my friend and client, Alex for hitting a PR total and taking 1st in her division. Huge congrats to her! I had a great time with her and Tony (absolutely awesome guy and incredible strength coach. Check out his site http://bonvecstrength.com/).

There was tons of great fitness info this week, let’s get to it.

Strength Tip and Training Videos

#Squat tip: Simple 3-step walkout Don’t waste your energy walking out your squat inefficiently. Unrack the weight with authority. 1. Take one step back away from the rack. 2. Plant your other foot where you’re going to keep it. 3. Then plant your other foot where you’ll keep it. Now you’re ready to setup and squat. #powerlifting #squats #skwatz #glutes #strongman #powerlifter #rawpowerlifting #bodybuilding #strength #strong #train #fitness #bostonsstrongest

A video posted by Adam Pine (@adamnpine) on Mar 24, 2015 at 8:23am PDT

605 X 4 X 3 Awesome #deadlifing session today over @cresseysportsperformance with @pattylamborghini @thestrengthhouse @miggsybogues @bonvec01 #powerlifting #deadlift #cspfamily #okie #BaconDaniels A video posted by Adam Pine (@adamnpine) on Mar 27, 2015 at 12:53pm PDT

 

605 x 4 More #deadlifts from this week. #powerlifting #deadlift #speed

A video posted by Adam Pine (@adamnpine) on Mar 29, 2015 at 10:13am PDT

 

#Deadlift 605 X 4 #lastset #volume #powerlift #deadlifts #yip #benchfreckles

 

A video posted by Adam Pine (@adamnpine) on Mar 29, 2015 at 10:16am PDT

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11. 27 Health and Nutrition Tips That Are Actually Evidence-Based via Authority Nutrition

12. The Best Squat You’re Not Doing via Ben Bruno

13. How to Be a Popular/Successful Strength Coach/Personal Trainer/Fitness Authority via Bret Contreras

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