Jurassic Barbell

31/07/2017

24/05/2017

Jurassic Barbell isn't on this week. Will be back next week! 💪

21/05/2017

Awesome job to all our guys who turned up early this morning for our Beginners Free Weight Workshop!

We'll be doing many more of these, so keep your eyes peeled 👀💪

🌟Summer Body Challenge 🌟
Day 21

Big thanks to everyone who attended the free weights workshop this morning. Early start but well worth it. Thanks for all the hard work, hope all the tips well help your training and transformations.

30/04/2017

DO YOU AVOID SQUATS?

The list of benefits the squat provides is HUGE. But to put it simply, if you aren't squatting; you are missing out a great deal.

The problem is, there is a large number of us that struggle to squat for one reason or another. A LOT of these reasons can be remedied by performing a box squat. Here are the differences and benefits:

#1 - Promotes better technique! Squatting to a box will teach you to sit back into the squat more. This is beneficial from an injury prevention and overall squat performance standpoint.

#2 - Sitting back more is going to utilise more of the posterior chain (a fancy word for the glutes, hamstrings and back).

#3 - Minimises stress on the knee. Using the hips more and not bending at the knee as much is going to decease the stress put on the knee!

#4 - From an athletic development standpoint, it can often be used as a tool to promote and generate more power "out of the hole" (the bottom position of a squat). Great for jumping etc.

#5 - It acts as a safety net. If you are not completely familiar or comfortable squatting usually, using a box can help increase your confidence and make the exercise less daunting.

The list can go on and on.... Give them a go next time you're in!!

27/04/2017

Current research suggests that stretching between 30-60 seconds yields the greatest improvements in mobility. Try stretching tight muscles for 3 SETS OF 30-60 SECONDS and repeat this 3-4 times a week.

Pre-Exercise static stretching has been shown to reduce performance by damaging muscle fibres. Therefore it is best to stretch after exercise, or when you will have a long period of rest, for example just before bed.

While stretching can sometimes seem like the 'Chicken and Vegetables' of the exercise world (being beneficial, but boring), it should be a cornerstone of any exercise program to help ensure improved performance while remaining injury free.

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01/04/2017

Carly competed today at the GBPF South West Championships in Cheltenham!

She got a 8/9 lifts, a squat PB and a total PB, and also secured 2nd place against tough opposition!

Video shows 150kg!!

Well done Carly 👏

22/03/2017

Really sorry but Jurassic Barbell is CANCELLED this Saturday due to our 3rd Birthday Weekend at the club.
Pop down for treats and samples all day 👍

17/03/2017

Best of luck to Iain for this weekend!

He is on his way to Denmark to compete and represent Team GB at the IPF European Championships - The highest calibre of powerlifting.

Smash it Ebo! 👊👊

11/03/2017

Another great session tonight!

A few newcomers tonight 😃 Many new personal bests as well! 💪

25/02/2017

Stevie love, being introduced to sumo pulls said these felt a lot more comfortable! Well done buddy 💪

18/02/2017

Great evening at Jurassic Barbell! We went through some technical drills, strength training and mobility stuff 🖒

16/02/2017

Jurassic Barbells own... Luke Tolman

Tolmanator!!! 💪💪💪

IT is gearing up to be a busy 2017 for Weymouth-born Luke Tolman who is making quite a name for himself in the global powerlifting circuit after…