Gregor Winter, Author at All Things Gym

Reeves Deadlifts

April 28, 2012 By Gregor Winter

That is a feat of grip strength. Reeves Deadlift 160kg ! Have you tried those?

Donny Shankle on Negative Pulls

April 27, 2012 By Gregor Winter

Donny Shankle makes a point for slow negative pulls. And boy, he really means slow. 10 count slow. Benefits: strengthens back arch improves ability to stay over the bar longer -> puts you in a powerful position to “finish” as violently as possible -> get under the bar quicker great way to tackle the dreaded stripper […]

Neck Isometrics

April 27, 2012 By Gregor Winter

Mike The Machine shows his approach to neck isometrics. Place in training: at the end of your neck workout 5 sets of 5-10 seconds tension each side He also answers some common questions on neck training, like fast vs slow tempo. His favorite neck harnesses are the Spud Inc Super Heavy Duty Neck Harness from […]

So You Think You Can Squat

April 27, 2012 By Gregor Winter

Because I didn’t link to them before. Here is the Elite FTS “So You Think You Can Squat” series with Matt Wenning.

So You Think You Can Bench

April 27, 2012 By Gregor Winter

Even though you probably watched it before, here is the So You Think You Can Bench series with Dave Tate. I’m sure watching it again you will pick up a tip or two.

Desk Sitting Posture Mobility WOD

April 27, 2012 By Gregor Winter

Jami Tikkanen with a quick thoracic mobility wod to fight that hunched over sitting posture. Here are more sitting related posts.

John Meadows Interview Iron Subculture Podcast #4

April 26, 2012 By Gregor Winter

Elitefts’ Iron Subculture Podcast #4 features an interview with John Meadows. They talk about training, nutrition and the importance of mixing things up to keep digestive system healthy. John’s opinions on fish, milk, car, carb sources like oats, sweet potatoes, brown/ white rice, ezekiel bread, quinoa and kale. You are what your eat has eaten. 00:00 […]

Jacob Vagg Deadlifts

April 26, 2012 By Gregor Winter

This was submitted by reader Sam. Jacob has been back training for a year after 5 years away from strength training. He has already taken his bodyweight from 85kg (while boxing) to 116.5kg and hit some impressive gym lifts. Looking to compete in his first strongman competition soon. Well, I say good luck competing Jacob. Max reps […]

Mikhail Algash Dies after Liver Rupture

April 26, 2012 By Gregor Winter

And now for some truly sad news. 23 year old (!) bench press world record holder, Mikhail Algash, who suffered a liver rupture during training, has died in hospital. “Mikhail Algash lost too much blood and died from a liver rupture,” according to a spokesperson for the hospital in the Siberian city of Omsk. Hate […]