The
Power Lifts include the squat, bench press and deadlift. Whilst
these are the three lifts used in the sport of Power Lifting,
they are also very popular and effective in sport, bodybuilding
and general strength training.
There are
also many variations of each of these three lifts, which are
used both as support exercises to the big three lifts, as well
as lifts in their own right. The squat is known as 'the king'
of strength training exercises, and for good reason - it is a
fantastic lift! The bench press is arguably the highest profile
lift in the gym! The deadlift does not have the same high
profile as it's close relative, the squat, but we believe that
the deadlift has so much value to offer!
This
program discusses topics relevant to each lift including:
·How to perform each lift the
'Ian King way'.
·
The variations of each lift
and how, why and when to use each variation.
·
How to identify common
faults and drills to to correct these faults.
·
Optimal teaching methods for
learning and advancing in each lift.
·
Assistance lifts aimed to
develop technical and physical aspects to ensure continued
progress in each lift.
·
Management issues such as
warm-up, stretching, warm-up sets, arousal and recovery.
·
Equipment options such as
chalk, belts, suits, shoes and bar selection.
·
Safety issues to reduce
injury risk.
'Ian
King's Guide to the Power Lifts' is packed with information!
This is the longest footage Ian has ever recorded dedicated
specifically to these three lifts!
What others have said
about the Ian King's Guide to the Power Lifts Series!
I have never seen
anything like it in the industry! To get info like this
you had to be acquainted with a world-class bodybuilder,
powerlifter, Olympic lifter or pro athlete of some sort
and hope they would share their info with you! Even
people who have been in the Iron Game for years will
learn something!
--Elliott
After watching
the tapes and performing the drills for lower
body prior to a heavy deadlift or squat day, my
technique and focus are greatly improved. There
is certainly something to this 'activation'
neurally of the targeted area by the control
drills. Once again you have proven yourself to
be the 'missing link' between all the
information out there and of its practical
applications. Keep up the great work!!"
--Stephen
Completed the next BOM "B" w/o, week 4-6, the lower body
workout. Here's the good part. I got deep into the
squat, deeper due to regular and consistent stretching.
It felt good. I have been working towards this goal of
good squat form for awhile. Set my hips, and could feel
that perfect form as I descended into the squat. Ian
uses a hand demonstration in his squat video to
represent the relationship of the spine and hip in the
squat. Well, I took that visualization to task and
produced it in my workout. I could feel it and see it in
the mirror as I completed my set. Now, I have been
working on squat form for 3 or 4 months, so this has not
come overnight. Nor, has it felt comfortable or natural
at all. Also, at the bottom of the squat, I was able
feel comfortable enough with the hip/spine form to drive
from the gluteals, boy did this put the focus of the
load right on the quads!
So, my reward for 12 months plus of consistent
stretching and 3-4 months of working on squat form, is
good Coach King form in the squat. Now, I can begin to
get the benefits of increasing loads.
Doing it really is such powerful learning technique. It
took me a good amount of time to get this far and
stretching will take me farther.
Thanks for the great video, Ian, don't really know why
the hands demo for the hip/spine stuck with me, but I
visualize that every time I squat. It worked for me. --Jeff
After watching the ab video I thought since I am
squatting next I will learn how to squat your way! So
on Monday, I did my workout (which this phase consists
mostly of squats!) and let me tell you squatting your
way was different at first and I had to go somewhat
lighter but I liked it....until today! MY QUADS ARE
KILLING ME!! I can barely walk! It is unbelievable!
I think I have fairly decent quad development but I
can't help but wonder where I would be if I had
learned from you years ago! Thanks for pain -
and subsequent growth!
--Matt
