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All-round strength training

All-round strength training

http://www.gubernatrix.co.uk

A blog about strength training for men and women. All types of strength - maximal, explosive, bodyweight etc. How to perform exercises, how to maximise your training or try something new, debunking myths about women's weight training and introducing new ideas and techniques in the strength training world.

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  • On not making progress

    Posted on Wednesday November 18th, 2009 at 12:48 in powerlifting, common problems, general strength training

    in which our heroine muses upon her results and resolves to improve them I’m just recently back from the World Drug Free Powerlifting Championships (sounds cool, huh?) in which I lifted more or less what I did at the Nationals seven months ago...

  • Lifting and carrying – are you getting enough?

    Posted on Tuesday November 10th, 2009 at 19:25 in strongman, general strength training

    Gubernatrix sneaks a go with the 100kg sleeper Hey, this functional training stuff really works! I’ve just spend the weekend moving house and apart from some help unloading  (including from my awesome 80-year-old aunty who is of a generation t...

  • Are you having a training experience?

    Posted on Tuesday November 3rd, 2009 at 14:54 in common problems

    I live in Newquay, the surf capital of the UK. Every year thousands of people come down to Newquay on holiday, wanting to learn to surf. Surfing looks really cool, the clothes are funky, surfers are hot and everyone wants a piece of the lifestyle for...

  • What does ‘in shape’ look like for you?

    Posted on Saturday October 24th, 2009 at 15:09 in diet, common problems

    Many of us here are pure-hearted strength fanatics who would carry on training even if all the mirrors in the world were broken (how many years bad luck would that make?). That said, we might also harbour a notion of a corporeal geometry, a desired s...

  • Strong is beautiful

    Posted on Wednesday October 14th, 2009 at 09:34 in general strength training, women's training

    An essay on strength training as if people mattered. I love strength training. You know it, but I’ll say it anyway, I bloody love it. It’s one of the most happy, positive things in my life. I like knowing I’m strong and I’m only getting ...

  • Review: A Philosophy of Strength Training from Dan John

    Posted on Monday October 5th, 2009 at 06:33 in reviews, training guides, general strength training

    Is watching a Dan John lecture on DVD the best fun you can have on your own? In my world, it probably is. I spent a delightful Saturday night in the company of the Yoda of strength training, listening to him give away a lifetime of wisdom with humour...

Comments & Reviews

This blog is currently rated a 4.80 out of a possible 5 based on 5 comments.

findfitnessonline

5 stars Phil Parsons

Hi Sally,

I found your blog a great read and your approach to training is great. Keep up the good work!!

Posted: August 23rd, 2009 | More Reviews From findfitnessonline | Report This Comment

mota

5 stars mota

Great blog, I love strength sports, kettlebell and functional training.
Congratulations

Posted: January 7th, 2009 | More Reviews From mota | Report This Comment

nextgiant

5 stars John

Sally - I really like your blog, some very good fitness information from what I can see. I like your tips on the "push press" and "overhead squat". The overhead squat is a very challenging exercise, that many people could benefit from. I will be back again, thanks for joining the fitness group.

John

Posted: March 31st, 2008 | More Reviews From nextgiant | Report This Comment

lizh

5 stars lizh

Great informative blog! Will definitely return!

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jonbey

4 stars jonbey

Great site - simple but effective.

Posted: December 19th, 2007 | More Reviews From jonbey | Report This Comment

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