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Handstand Pushups and Bodyweight

By Coach Rob Regish / July 22, 2020 /

Question I’m a 300+lb powerlifter but getting older and looking to make a change. I really like what you’ve said about bodyweight stuff, and in particular the handstand pushup. Believe it or not, I’d kill to be able to do just one. Where do I start? Answer The first step in bringing BW work into…

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Weightlifting Cardio

By Coach Rob Regish / July 15, 2020 /

Question I hate cardio and prefer not to do it. I like lifting heavy things, so anything above 5 reps is cardio to me ha ha. However I just turned 40 and my Doctor says I need to do something. You seem pretty well versed in alternative approaches to things. If you were me, what…

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Building Your Biceps

By Coach Rob Regish / July 8, 2020 /

Question I’m just starting out with weightlifting and came across your website. What exercises do I do to build my biceps up the most? Do I need a preacher curl? Are DB curls as good as barbell?? Answer First things first: It sounds like you’re bodybuilding, not weightlifting. There is a difference and a reason…

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Warming Up To 2 Work Sets

By Coach Rob Regish / June 17, 2020 /

Question I’m using the 11 % solution you wrote about in The Blueprint Bulletin. How would you warm up ramp up the weight, before the 2 work sets? Answer This is a great question, but my answer is probably going to raise eyebrows and be controversial. Nevertheless, it’s what I do (and have done for…

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