The Second Pull Blog

"Ass to Grass!". For most of us breaking parallel in your squat is a requirement for a good rep; but is this really the best way for everyone to squat? Since all of our bodies and mechanics are different in so many ways, maybe we should rethink the depth each of us needs to be squatting in order to build strength and muscle, but in safe way that doesn't put you at any unnecessary risk. The pros at T-Nation have come up with a bunch of very useful and insightful tests that you can do to determine how low you should be squatting to maximize your lift...

While you’re struggling through a WOD with a few weighted lunges, there’s some guy in Russia climbing up a snowy 5642 meter mountain with 75 kg. (165 lbs.) on his back. Yeah you heard that right.

Rich Froning has a little early Christmas present for you. Check out his personal tips on how to improve the efficiency of your Clean & Jerk technique. Watch, learn, and then go PR Grace!

Every October the Pink comes out in full force in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month; but the fight to find a cure is a 365 days 24/7 struggle, and so many organizations and individuals have stepped up in their efforts all year long.