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You Don't Need Squats, Bench, or Deadlifts to Build Muscle. So Why Do I Still Do Them? (opens the original)
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“Squat, bench, and deadlift aren’t essential for hypertrophy.”I fully agree. You can build an incredible physique without them. MANY have.But I also wouldn’t pretend they haven’t contributed enormously to my own physique.I’ve spent years getting brutally strong at these movements. Taking my squat up over 800lb, deadlift into the 700s and bench over 405.<a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!QFE9!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A
Why Benching More Often Can Beat Adding Another Accessory Movement (opens the original)
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I’m a big believer in accessory work. I’ve written dozens of articles and newsletters on it, and hundreds of posts if you count IG and X.But sometimes the best thing you can do for your bench is just bench more often.BrykSquad Barbell is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.<input
3 Things the Best Competitors I Coach All Have in Common (opens the original)
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I’ve been coaching competitors in both bodybuilding and powerlifting for right around a decade now, and the same things keep showing up in the ones who actually make it to a high level. Heres 3 that make the biggest difference👇1- They have a short memory. Wins don’t get to their head. Losses don’t drag them down. They’re already onto what’s next before either one has time to settle in.2- They do the boring stuff better than everyone else. Hitting protein every day. Not skipping warmups. Staying
90% Forever Beats 100% For a Week (opens the original)
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Im big on precision. But I never let perfect get in the way of consistent.A lot of people have this all or nothing mentality with training and nutrition. Either they hit everything 100%, or they might as well not bother. So they don’t.BrykSquad Barbell is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.<input class="email-input" nam
Why Fatigue Isn’t The Enemy (opens the original)
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These days, there’s a lot of conversation online about minimal effective dose, optimal exercises, and avoiding fatigue in your training.And while I think there’s a lot of GOOD to be had from these conversations, they miss the mark when they’re taken too literally and out of context.BrykSquad Barbell is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.<inp
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