mhmdhub / lifting-resources

A repository of useful lifting information :black_circle: :heavy_minus_sign: :black_circle:

Lifting Resources

Hey! I've been doing powerlifting for almost 4 years now. Over that time I've done a lot of research on how to become a better lifter. I'm using this repository as a way to collect all of the useful information that I've come across that helped me get better.

But before we start, here's a liftin' llama:

Contributing

If you think there's something I miseed (there will be), then feel free to open up a pull request and add it!

Contents

• The Lifts
• Reading Material
• Video Resources
• Basic Lifting Programs
• Advanced Lifting Programs
• Specialized Programs
• Nutrition Tracking

The Lifts

Squat

The Basics

http://stronglifts.com/squat/

• Alan Thrall - How to squat high & low bar
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bs_Ej32IYgo
• Ed Coan - How to Skwaat
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DsXj2fQ4uow

Bench

The Basics

http://stronglifts.com/bench-press/

• Alan Thrall - How to bench
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYKScL2sgCs

Deadlift

The Basics

http://stronglifts.com/deadlift/

• Alan Thrall - How to deadlift
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1IGeJEXpF4
• Ed Coan - How to conventional deadlift
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxFpHWEi6UE

Overhead Press

The Basics

http://stronglifts.com/overhead-press/

• Alan Thrall - How to Overhead press
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wol7Hko8RhY
• Omar Isuf - How to overhead press
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4WoLZbonns
• Brian Shaw
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crQO6HtH7C4

Reading Material

• strengtheory
  • http://strengtheory.com/category/articles/
• elitefts
  • https://www.elitefts.com/education/
• JTS Strenth
  • http://www.jtsstrength.com/articles/

Video Resources

• Alan Thrall
  • https://www.youtube.com/user/athrall7
• Mark Bell
  • https://www.youtube.com/user/supertraining06
• Chris Duffin
  • https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTJXMoehEPDTsRwme-IpbMQ
• Omar Isuf
  • https://www.youtube.com/user/OmarIsuf

Basic Lifting Programs

StrongLifts 5x5

http://stronglifts.com/5x5/

5/3/1

https://www.lift.net/workout-routines/wendler-5-3-1/

https://www.amazon.com/Simplest-Effective-Training-System-Strength-ebook/dp/B00B1HOZ6G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1476420025&sr=8-1&keywords=5%2F3%2F1

Advanced Lifting Programs

Beyond 5/3/1

http://www.powerliftingtowin.com/beyond-531/

https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Simple-Training-Extraordinary-Results-ebook/dp/1467580309/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1476420025&sr=8-3&keywords=5%2F3%2F1

The Cube

http://www.brandonlilly.net/what-is-the-cube-method/

https://www.lift.net/workout-routines/cube-method/

https://www.amazon.com/Cube-Method-Brandon-Lilly-ebook/dp/B00CSWPN2S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1476420049&sr=8-1&keywords=the+cube+lifting

Specialized Programs

Smolov Squat

http://stronglifts.com/how-to-add-100-pounds-to-your-squat-smolov/

Coan/Phillipi Deadlift

https://www.lift.net/workout-routines/ed-coan-deadlift-routine/

Smolov Jr for Bench

http://www.smolovjr.com/smolov-squat-program/

Tools

Program Calculators

• Black Iron Beast: http://blackironbeast.com/
  • Starting Strength
  • 5/3/1
  • Beyond 5/3/1
  • Cube

Nutrition Tracking

http://myfitnesspal.com/