Learning and Improving Lifts

This article serves as a reference center for learning how to perform or improving your performance in the most frequent strength-training lifts.

Learning

Stronger By Science “How To” Series

The “Big Three” lifts are covered in detail in Greg Nuckols’ lengthy (100+ page) manuals. Anyone who wishes to improve their technique in these lifts will find this book beneficial. We can’t say enough good things about these books.

• How to Deadlift: The Definitive Guide
• How to Bench: The Definitive Guide
• How to Squat: The Definitive Guide

Juggernaut Training Systems “Pillars of Technique” Series

The JTS team has produced a well respected video series on the “Big Three.” Each lift has five parts.

• Pillars of Deadlift Technique
• Pillars of Bench Technique
• Pillars of Squat Technique