Straight to the Bar

All Things Strength

HELPING YOU GET STRONGER SINCE 2004

Deadlift Routine

Following a reasonably lengthy (well, a few months) period without deadlifting I’ve decided to dive into the deep end with a routine that puts the deadlift before everything else. As the no-deadlift approach didn’t seem to have any positive impact, perhaps...

Back to 4 Days per Week

Following just over a month of a 3-day-per-week approach, I’ve decided to switch back to the previous 4 day Westside routine. Whereas the 3 day setup felt like 2 days plus a spare, the 4 day approach feels like a solid 4 days of work. Much better. Sun: ME SQ/DL...

New Routine

This routine is largely based on Kris’ modified Westside 3 day routine, with a slightly different treatment of the third (Accessory) day. Hopefully the reduction to 3 sessions per week will allow enough time for things to heal, whilst returning to a defined...

Week 5 of Weights

This week I reduced the daily cycling warm-up to 10 minutes, and added short (20 min) routines for legs and abs – 3 days per week each. I’ve also removed the ab exercises from the Sunday weights routine as they are now covered in these short routines. The...

Nearly a Month In

This week I modified the routine a little, varying the weightlifting exercises as well as adding a daily dose of cycling. This is a 15 min warm-up in addition to the longer sessions. Sunday 15 mins cycle (morning) Legs, abs Barbell Hack Romanian Deadlift Hamstring...