Andrew Sacks, Author at T NATION https://www.t-nation.com/author/andrew-sacks/ T Nation Articles Tue, 27 Dec 2022 22:53:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.9.7 https://www.t-nation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/favicon.ico Andrew Sacks, Author at T NATION https://www.t-nation.com/author/andrew-sacks/ 32 32 Tip: 2.5 Inch Deficit Deadlifts https://www.t-nation.com/training/tip-2-5-inch-deficit-deadlifts/ Wed, 15 Aug 2018 17:15:00 +0000 https://www.t-nation.com/uncategorized/tip-2-5-inch-deficit-deadlifts/ Deficit deadlifts should be rotated in for 3-4 weeks at a time, and should be done with weights less than what you'd pull from the floor. For every inch you add to the deficit, subtract about 10% of your max weight from the floor in the same rep range. So if you're doing 5 sets

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]]> Tip: Deficit Deadlift with Farmer's Handles https://www.t-nation.com/training/tip-deficit-deadlift-with-farmers-handles/ Tue, 08 Aug 2017 17:15:00 +0000 https://www.t-nation.com/uncategorized/tip-deficit-deadlift-with-farmers-handles/ A deficit deadlift is a deadlift performed while standing on a weight plate or platform, usually around one to four inches high. It's used as assistance work for those that have trouble in the first stage of the deadlift. The increased range of motion also recruits more of the posterior chain and quads. You can

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]]> Core Training That Isn't Stupid https://www.t-nation.com/training/core-training-that-isnt-stupid/ Fri, 10 Jul 2015 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.t-nation.com/uncategorized/core-training-that-isnt-stupid/ Here's what you need to know... Despite what many coaches say, you don't get much core work from squats and deadlifts. The better you get at stabilizing the spine, the better you'll be at moving your limbs faster and more forcefully. Any athlete that needs strength or speed will benefit from having a more stable

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]]> In Defense of Deficit Deadlifts https://www.t-nation.com/training/in-defense-of-deficit-deadlifts/ Tue, 17 Sep 2013 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.t-nation.com/uncategorized/in-defense-of-deficit-deadlifts/ A deficit deadlift is a deadlift performed while standing on a weight plate or short platform, usually around one to four inches high. It's often used as assistance work for those that have trouble in the first stage of the deadlift. The increased range of motion also recruits more of the posterior chain and quads.

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]]> Contrast Training For Power and Explosiveness https://www.t-nation.com/training/contrast-training-for-power-and-explosiveness/ Thu, 01 Aug 2013 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.t-nation.com/uncategorized/contrast-training-for-power-and-explosiveness/ Here's what you need to know... Building explosive strength is key to reaching full potential in the weight room. Contrast sets consist of a heavy lift followed by an explosive movement that mimics the mechanics of the heavy lift. Performing an explosive movement directly after a heavy resistance exercise causes post activation potentiation (PAP), which

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]]> 5 Deadlifting Mistakes and How to Fix Them https://www.t-nation.com/training/5-deadlifting-mistakes-and-how-to-fix-them/ Wed, 24 Jul 2013 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.t-nation.com/uncategorized/5-deadlifting-mistakes-and-how-to-fix-them/ Fix Your Deadlift Everybody deadlifts, but not everybody deadlifts well. For every guy pulling 500 pounds with a flat back and synced-up knee/hip extension, there are 100 other guys missing 400 or throwing out their backs due to poor technique. By improving your deadlift mechanics, you'll not only be able to lift more weight, you'll

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