Desert Barbell Training Resources

The Importance of Individualisation
Desert Barbell Strength Coach and Dubai based Personal Trainer, Chris, shares his views on the importance of individualization and provides some factors to consider when choosing an online program or...
The Importance of Individualisation
Desert Barbell Strength Coach and Dubai based Personal Trainer, Chris, shares his views on the importance of individualization and provides some factors to consider when choosing an online program or...

5 steps to overcome dips in training performance
The old mantra of “strike while the iron is hot” is appealing to many lifters, as after all, the main goal is to lift as much weight as we possibly...
5 steps to overcome dips in training performance
The old mantra of “strike while the iron is hot” is appealing to many lifters, as after all, the main goal is to lift as much weight as we possibly...

6 points to stay motivated in strength training
Motivation is key to success in any endeavour. Many athletes may feel a loss of motivation when going through periods of stress, when hitting training plateaus, or perhaps when living...
6 points to stay motivated in strength training
Motivation is key to success in any endeavour. Many athletes may feel a loss of motivation when going through periods of stress, when hitting training plateaus, or perhaps when living...

Training Frequency For Strength in Powerlifting
Ask 10 coaches what the optimal training frequency for the squat, bench press and deadlift is and you’ll probably get 10 different answers. In powerlifting’s early days, these exercises were...
Training Frequency For Strength in Powerlifting
Ask 10 coaches what the optimal training frequency for the squat, bench press and deadlift is and you’ll probably get 10 different answers. In powerlifting’s early days, these exercises were...

How to manage training fatigue and recovery: Pa...
In part 1 we discussed what fatigue is, how it manifests and how to detect it. In this installment we will explore ways of managing fatigue to ensure optimal performance,...
How to manage training fatigue and recovery: Pa...
In part 1 we discussed what fatigue is, how it manifests and how to detect it. In this installment we will explore ways of managing fatigue to ensure optimal performance,...

How to manage training fatigue and recovery: Pa...
You spend a lot of time thinking about your training; the best coach, the best programme, how many sets/reps, how heavy, how fast, how often. But do we pay as...
How to manage training fatigue and recovery: Pa...
You spend a lot of time thinking about your training; the best coach, the best programme, how many sets/reps, how heavy, how fast, how often. But do we pay as...