Ep.#183: Top strength coach, Eric Cressey talks how speed helped him deadlift nearly 5 times his bodyweight & other deadlifting tips, the benefits of glute-ham raises, and Mike helps clarify the supplements responsible for Jon Jones's removal from UFC 200

Jul 22, 2016

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Highly sought-after strength coach, Eric Cressey joins the LLA Show to discuss the following:

Eric shares the importance of speed necessary for efficient deadlifts and how it has helped him lift nearly 5 times his bodyweight
What is the biggest mistake most deadlifters commit
Are pre-lifting cues an asset to deadlifts or just pre-performance theatrics
Does Eric feel there is any benefit to deficit deadlifts
Eric describes the importance of varying your grip for deadlifts
Is there a good transfer from squat to deadlift or is it the other way around
Eric shares if there are any benefits to performing a personal mock powerlifting meet
Eric shares if there is any transfer from Olympic lifting to powerlifitng
Eric discusses why you should not skip glute-ham raises
Eric shares his opinion on the use of a weightbelt
Eric discusses the benefits of the safety squat bar and other various bars
Are there any merits to unstable surface training
Mike helps clarify the substances involved in Jon Jones's recent removal from UFC 200 & what is NOT being reported

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Eric's Website: http://www.cresseyperformance.com/