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How to set up for a big bench press
How to set up for a big bench press
Eian BirtcherSeptember 20, 2019
The Power Of Goals
The Power Of Goals
Eian BirtcherDecember 19, 2018
Cutting Weight for a Meet
Cutting Weight for a Meet
Eian BirtcherDecember 7, 2018Comment
300 Rep Warmup
300 Rep Warmup

If you train with me, or have read some of my other articles, you know I’m not a big fan of warming up. No stretching, do a couple light reps, and you’re good to go. Lately, I have taken a different approach

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Eian BirtcherNovember 2, 2018The Old School Gym New PhiladelphiaTraining, ArticlesComment
3 Exercises to Help Increase Your Squat
3 Exercises to Help Increase Your Squat

Weak hips and glutes are a common issue in beginner’s, as they are muscles that are not heavily utilized in normal day to day life. However, it can also be a weak and undertrained area for experienced lifters. Below are some of my favorite accessory movements to help strengthen these areas.

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ArticlesEian BirtcherSeptember 24, 2018The Old School Gym New Philadelphiapowerlifting, squatComment
Leg "Drive"
Leg "Drive"

Out of the big three lifts, bench press is the lift done most frequently by average gym goers, yet probably the most misunderstood. To most, it is simple, it is a chest movement. In reality, when benching efficiently, it will require strong lats, rear delts, triceps, core and even legs. In this article we are going to look at the use of leg “drive”.

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Eian BirtcherSeptember 6, 2018The Old School Gym New Philadelphia44615powerlifting, training Comment
3 Keys to a 600+ Pound Deadlift
3 Keys to a 600+ Pound Deadlift

If your deadlift is lagging, you need to read this article!! As a powerlifter competing in the 198 class, I have compiled three elite totals in my short time . My best lift is the deadlift, pulling 650 at 198 conventional and sumo. I want to share some advice and key tips that you can use to strengthen your deadlift.

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ArticlesEian BirtcherAugust 16, 2018The Old School Gym New Philadelphiapowerlifting, deadlift Comment
Overhead Squat Assessment and the Kinetic Chain
Overhead Squat Assessment and the Kinetic Chain

What does your overhead squat say about you?

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Eian BirtcherAugust 5, 2018The Old School Gym New Philadelphiatraining, Powerlifting, strength and conditioning Comment
Getting The Most Out of Your Belt
Getting The Most Out of Your Belt

Want to know how to get more out of your weightlifting belt?

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ArticlesEian BirtcherAugust 5, 2018The Old School Gym New Philadelphiatraining, Powerlifting Comment
Don't Over Think It
Don't Over Think It

I believe the number one, limiting factor in most people’s training is OVERTHINKING, paralysis by analysis. Thinking you HAVE to do specific things to make progress, when in reality you are probably doing them to fit in

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ArticlesEian BirtcherJuly 30, 2018The Old School Gym new Philadelphiapowerlifting, mindset, training
Passion, Pursuit, and Self-Belief
Passion, Pursuit, and Self-Belief
Eian BirtcherJuly 25, 2018The Old School Gym New PhiladelphiaPowerlifting, Training, Mindset
Basic Breakdown and Understanding of Exercises Types for Athletes by Greyson Loweecy
Basic Breakdown and Understanding of Exercises Types for Athletes by Greyson Loweecy
Eian BirtcherJuly 19, 2018strength and conditioning, fitness, youth training, athletes, Old School
How To Add Pounds to YOUR Bench
How To Add Pounds to YOUR Bench
ArticlesEian BirtcherJuly 9, 2018The Old School Gym New PhiladelphiaPowerlifting, Bench Press, Training
Wider Grip For Deadlift Positioning
Wider Grip For Deadlift Positioning
ArticlesEian BirtcherJuly 5, 2018powerlifting, deadlift, training
Post Meet Fatigue
Post Meet Fatigue
ArticlesEian BirtcherJuly 5, 2018Powerlifting, TrainingComment
Core Training: Keep It Simple
Core Training: Keep It Simple
ArticlesEian BirtcherMay 31, 2018The Old School gym New PhiladelphiaTraining, Core, Abs, Old School, Bodybuilding Comment
Powerbuilding?? OPBA Recap
Powerbuilding?? OPBA Recap
ArticlesEian BirtcherMay 26, 2018The Old School Gym New PhiladelphiaPowerbuilding, Powerlifting, BodybuildingComment
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