Weight Training Articles

Some say that smith machines are great for you and others are clinging on to the belief that they are the worst thing that happened to weight training in human history. Instead of listening to the self-proclaimed fitness experts, here is my take based on my training for the 2018 Bench Press World Championships and […]

What does Smith Cable Rack and MMA have in common? You can’t be lacking strength, agility or versatility if you want to be the best. The Barbarian Line Smith Cable Rack is like a super heavyweight in the current multi gym market. It has a commercial quality smith machine, half rack, functional trainer and multi-grip […]

It is with great sadness that I write this article. Ben Shaw, a 15-year-old boy from Brisbane, Queensland has tragically passed away after being trapped under a barbell. My deepest sympathies go to Ben’s family and friends. It is just so heartbreaking to see such a promising life ended so young. The incident occurred on […]

This is a question I hear from parents all the time. Unfortunately, the term weight lifting is surrounded by a lot of “fake news”. What I mean by this, is that there are some common misconceptions about weight training that prevent kids from participating in a healthy, educational activity that’s heaps of fun. These “Old […]

Our Power Maxx Kettlebells have been a big hit. Some of the customers have been new to kettlebell training and have been asking what is the best way to get started. So I thought I would share with you how I learnt the ropes. The story started when my wife was pregnant with our twins. […]

Dropping Dumbbells The growing popularity of Powerlifting, Olympic Weightlifting and CrossFit has lead to a greater use and understanding of bumper plates. Most people understand now that if you load up a barbell it is not a good idea to just start dropping it from waist high. If you keep doing this, it is generally […]

10 Weight Training Tips 1. Use a weight you can control with good form. 2. Never more than two days in a row without a break. 3. Never stretch a cold muscle 4. Workouts should last between 45-60 mins. 5. Large Muscle Groups Basic Trainers: 1 exercise per muscle group. No more than 2-3 sets […]

When I show customers the Ironmaster Quick Lock Dumbbells,  they often say “hey, but you ca’t do drop sets”. This is true to a point, but I would like to point out the following:

I just thought I would share with you my experience of some dumbbell training I did while I was away on holidays. It shows that you can have great workouts without needing a lot of gym equipment. When you are conditioned to training on gym equipment in a commercial gym you tend to lose your […]

Here is the weight training article from Sam’s Fitness Sept 2008 newsletter. Using these weight lifting techniques you can easily add variety into your training without having to incorporate new exercises. This is great if you are training in a home gym situation where you might not have a lot of gym equipment. In the […]

Here is just a teaser of the Matrix system Dr Ron Laura is working on for the Powertec Multi System. 

I have been changing my training a bit lately with the help of my new favourite cardio workout timer. The weather has been so nice in Sydney. I have been training a bit in the backyard at home with my Ironmaster Quick Lock Dumbbells and Ironmaster Kettlebell Handle . Plus I have also recently acquired […]