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Different Muscles For Different Presses
Article written by Seth LarsenIf you're a strength athlete, by now you have developed a serious relationship with upper body pressing movements. For some, it is loving partnership full of constant...
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Want A Bigger Deadlift? This Is How I Got Mine
Article written by Matt Falk If you’ve been following the page for a while, you should know by now that we at LBEB are in love with the deadlift. As a matter of fact, if I could pick one specific...
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Think You Don't Need Sumo Deadlifts? You're Wrong
Article written by Pro Strongman Matt MillsThe sumo deadlift has been my favorite way to pull since the first day I was shown it. Many lifters give the sumo pull a try, and if they are weaker at it,...
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Building A Thicker & Stronger Upper Back Pt. 2
When your shoulders touch both sides of the doorway, you're doin' it right.Ah, the good ol' upper back: it can either be the secret weapon of the advanced athlete, or the plague of the mediocre...
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Want To Cut Weight For Competitions? This Is How I Do It
Article written by Matt MillsFirst thing I have to say in regards to the plan I’m going to outline, is that this is not a safe way to lose body fat. Cutting weight this fast is not healthy, and not...
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Tips for a Successful Powerlifting Meet
Article written by Alanna Casey I am writing this article after volunteering to judge/spot/load at a local powerlifting meet. This article is geared toward a lifter who is newer to competing. I have...
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Athlete Interview Series: Kevin Oak
We had the pleasure of interviewing Kevin "Oak" Okolie for this week's interview installment. Kevin is a record-holding powerlifter in the 220lb class, with his eyes on a world record total in the...
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Bulking The Lean Way
Lee Priest: Bulk and post-bulkArticle written by Matt MillsWhen I was younger, I got into lifting weights because I wanted to be a bodybuilder. I’m sure like many of you reading this, you grew up...
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Do You Want To Squat Big Numbers?
407lb squatArticle written by Amy Payne So, you want to squat big numbers: Is your squat number stuck and not going up? Is squatting is just a new lift for you? If so, let’s build those wheels and get...
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Should You Be Doing a Smolov Cycle?
Article written by Matt Falk “Dude, have you heard about Smolov?” Yes, I have. No, I don’t want to do it with you. And before you elaborate on your excellent plan any further, I need to stop and ask...
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So You Want To Be a Heavyweight?
Article written by Alanna CaseyThis year I decided to compete in the heavyweight division at America’s Strongest Woman, Sept 20th, 2014, during the Olympia. I have won the middleweight strongwoman...
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Eight Ways To Become a Better Lfiter Right Now
Feeling like you are reaching a plateau? HINT: you are most likely not anywhere near an actual plateau, you just need a kick in the shorts. Here are eight ways you can become a better lifter RIGHT...
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Our Top Five Supplement Recommendations
Article written by Matt MillsI want to start this by saying this is not your typical supplement list that is going to try to get you a bunch of useless supplements that you really don’t need. Also...
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Corrective Cardiac Output Circuits for Strength Athletes
Article written by Cody PlofkerI know what you’re probably thinking. This guy is pitching aerobic mobility circuits to Lift Big Eat Big? Does he even know what this site is about? Does he even lift?...
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No B.S. Bench Press Programming For Strength Gains
Article written by Josh MacBefore I begin, please read this in the voice of Tyler Durden from Fight Club when he’s eating the apple on the phone. You’re welcome, now you can’t unhear it. Now then,...
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Eight Beginner Questions Answered
Every other week, we will be posting eight questions we receive from beginners, and answering them via an article. These questions may involve things a lot of us take for granted, but at one point in...
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You Aren't Made of Glass: Strengthening the Lower Back
Article written by Matt MillsIn strength sports, the lower back is a very common area of injury, and many times it can put an athlete down for months, if not more. If you feel this is a weak point for...
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Why Your Gym Total and Meet Total May Differ
Article written by Josh MacThere’s a red hot debate going on in forums and on social media as of late. Does merely lifting weights or training events make you a “powerlifter,” “strongman,” or...
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