ActiveThree mistakes that are stopping you from getting stronger, according to the World’s Strongest BrothersThe Stoltman Brothers say these three things could be stopping your strength gainsWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
ActiveThree mistakes that are stopping you from getting stronger, according to the World’s Strongest BrothersThe Stoltman Brothers say these three things could be stopping your strength gainsWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
The Stoltman Brothers say these three things could be stopping your strength gains
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
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Whether you’ve been training religiously and your strength has suddenly stalled, or you have just started with the goal to get stronger – Luke and Tom Stoltman, a.k.a the Stoltman Brothers, are the guys who can help. The two brothers from Scotland have won numerous Strongman titles – 29-year-old Tom taking home the title ‘World’s Strongest Man twice, while 39-year-old Luke has won the title ‘Scotland’s Strongest Man’ five times in a row.
“We always tell people the best strength exercises are the compound lifts,” they tell T3. “Thesquat,bench pressanddeadliftcover so many muscle groups. If you only ever did three exercises in the gym, these would be the ones to do.” That being said if you have been doing thesecompound exercises, but your strength gains are still little to none, listen up, as Tom and Luke have shared their advice on the mistakes you may be making with your training.
1. You’re not following a programme
Arguably one of the biggest mistakes people make when starting their fitness journey. A plan is key for any fitness-related goal, but even more so when looking to build your strength.
“A lot of people think it’s easy just to go in and lift, which is a great start, but to see real progression, it’s key to follow an evidence-based program,” the Stoltman Brothers tell T3. They continue: “It also gives you that accountability and something to track your progress against.” After all, how will you know you’re getting stronger each week if you, firstly, aren’t being consistent in what you’re doing and, secondly, aren’t taking note of what weight you’re moving?
2. Your sleep and diet sucks
3. Stop ego lifting
Yep, we all know that one person who lifts more than they should be, and if you’ve been doing this, it’s time to stop. “Drop the weight and get the form right!” says the Stoltman Brothers, “it prevents injury too.”
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Of course, when looking to build up our strength progressive overload is key, so you do need to challenge your muscles. But, equally, there’s no point trying to push or pull a weight that’s far too heavy with horrific form. At some point, your body won’t be able to keep up, and it will crash, resulting in injury. So, do what the Stoltmans say – drop the weight slightly so that you’re still challenging yourself, but nailing that form at the same time, then build on this.
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