Leg Strength
In-Depth: The Single Leg Romanian Deadlift
Tags: in-depth video, Leg Strength, MOVE, Strength Training, Unilateral Training
The single leg RDL is a lower-load hip hinge that integrated a balance aspect into the lift. Appropriate for athletes that have stability needs or who can’t handle heavy loads, this exercise can be performed with dumbbells, a barbell, or, or preference, 2 kettlebells.
Power Company Podcast Episode 8: Deadlifting with Steve Bechtel and Charlie Manganiello
Tags: Charlie Manganiello, Core Strength, kris hampton, Leg Strength, podcast, power company climbing, Steve Bechtel
This was a fun conversation. I got to sit down with top strength coach Charlie Manganiello and Kris Hampton for an in-depth talk on using the deadlift as a supplemental lift in climbing training. We go deep on that lift, and a lot of other places, too. In this episode we talk with honorary co-host…
Leg Strength as a Limiting Factor, Revisited
Tags: Force, Leg Strength, Squats, Strength, Weight Training
By Steve Bechtel This is a re-post of my article “Leg Strength as a Limiting Factor” published in 2009. I’ve updated it with a few more ideas and a couple of videos that better illustrate the exercises. — Sure, your fingers peel off the hold and you fall, but is it always the fingers’ fault?…