Gym Maintenance & Weightlifting Tips

EP.143 | Improve Your Ankle Mobility P.3

by Bar Shield January 20, 2020

Part 3 of our Ankle Mobility Series! What's this mean for you? Better Mobility --> Better Positioning --> BIGGER LIFTS This week... time...

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by Bar Shield January 06, 2020

Have limitations in the ankle and/or calf region? If so, this series is for you! Taken from Tom Merrick of The Bodyweight Warrior, apply this to...

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by Bar Shield January 02, 2020

#1 Service Your Barbells REGULARLY It should come as no surprise that this baby's #1. Let me say it again: Service. Your. Barbells. Regularly. Let...

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by Bar Shield December 26, 2019

Have a barbell? One, two, three, or more?! Whether you're currently a bar owner or in the market, this week's #BarTipTuesday should be of some val...

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by Bar Shield December 17, 2019

Do you have a Post-Workout Barbell Routine or Checklist that you run through? The Specifics I'm going to use my personal gym for this example. O...

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by Bar Shield December 09, 2019

A PERPETUAL REMINDER: Don't Drop 10 or 15 lb Bumper Plates From Overhead!!! Seems like a no brainer right? Although it may seem like common sense...

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by Bar Shield December 04, 2019

The Jerk Part 3 of 3 of our Empty Bar Warmup Series! Going through this entire sequence 2-3 times will prepare you to sling some weight overhead....

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by Bar Shield November 25, 2019

Part 2 Empty Bar Warmups: The Clean We've checked the box on the Snatch, so let's move on to the Clean. Below, Blaine is going to take us through...

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by Bar Shield November 19, 2019

How are you barbells stored? Inside, outside, nine-bar holder, gun rack? Which is it? Are you a part of the Garage Gym Nation or do you hit up ...

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by Bar Shield November 11, 2019

Forearms brutally stiff? Have elbow pain? When's the last time you gave some love to your forearms/hands/wrists? Over time, the forearms, hand...

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by Bar Shield November 05, 2019

The first, of a 3-Part Empty Bar Warmup Series. If you've followed the Shield for some time, you would pick up on our love for Olympic Weightlifti...

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by Bar Shield October 29, 2019

What do you know about Bar Finishes? Each finish has their goods and bads. Bare steel, black oxide, chrome, zinc, cerakote, stainless steel, etc. ...

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