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As I browse social media I have a feeling paused variations of the basic powerlifts are somehow forgotten yet they are staples in those old and super effective Soviet strength routines. Popularized in the West by the great Coach Boris Sheiko, pause squats, pause deadlifts and paused bench presses are excellent big lifts variations for several reasons:
1/ pa...
If I had to pick only one muscle group which I believe is the most beneficial for athletes (strength athletes, track athletes, fighters, players, etc.) I would not pick "core" as many people would; I'd pick hamstrings.
Hamstrings are absolutely essential for power production when sprinting, running, jumping, skating, football, rugby, basketball, and pretty much an...
