Lift Fit

Mark Bell is a professional powerlifter, as well as the owner of  Super Training Gym  in Sacramento, California. His competition achievements include a 1,025-pound squat, a 738-pound deadlift, and an 832-pound bench press. In other words, he's no slouch when it comes to performing jaw-dropping strength feats. Here are his eight best tips for putting it all together and breaking some PRs of your own: 1. Develop A Pre-Lift Routine: Correctly positioning your wrists and elbows relative to the bar is a key part of preparing for the lift. As Bell knows from his years of competition, you need a "constant" when going from one gym to the next for events."Etch your routine deep in your mind and your body. As the lights, crowds, and equipment change at different competitions, one thing stays the same: your routine." "People bench in different ways, but it's generally a good rule to keep your wrists straight and your elbows into your sides," B...

Cedric McMillan is one of the most popular names in the sport of bodybuilding. Born on August 17, 1977, he is an American IFBB Pro bodybuilder and an Army Instructor. His most recent win was the 2017 Arnold's Classic. Mass Building Tips From McMillan Here are seven pieces of the best mass building advice from Cedric McMillan and you should definitely consider them during your next gym visit. 1. Flat Smith Machine Bench Press Cedric says, “In the old days when I used to barbell bench press, I didn’t have a training partner, so it was quite risky, especially without a spotter. Getting strong on the bench press, my shoulders began to hurt. So, I switched to flat or low incline Smith machine press for chest as it was safe.” His advice to build chest is to switch to Smith machine to make the most out of it. It gives a better and controlled movement. Consider doing four sets of five, and hit failure around 12-15 reps on the final set. 2. Push-ups With Cables Across ...