Hypertrophy Archives - SPC Performance Lab

Paul Attard

Jan 27, 2022 - 7 min

Reasons for selecting accessory exercises to develop strength

This article covers some reasons/goal outcomes on why you might select particular accessory exercises to improve strength on the competition lifts.

Paul Attard

Nov, 12, 2021 - 10 min

The current evidence on training recommendations for gaining muscle

An excellent paper by Schoenfeld et al. was recently released covering the current training recommendations to maximise muscle gains. I have summarised the main points.

Paul Attard

Nov, 2 2021 - 8 min

What happens to strength if you ONLY do heavy singles and nothing else for 10 weeks?

Can you make gains using extremely low training volumes? This study had powerlifters perform just 1×1 @ 9-9.5 RPE on the squat bench and deadlift 1-3 times a week with no other exercises and measured 1RM strength.

Paul Attard

Nov 30, 2020 - 3 min

Hips Shoot Up During Deadlift

There are a few different technique errors that can lead to the hips shooting up at the moment the bar is breaking contact from the…

Paul Attard

Nov 16, 2020 - 1 min

Deadlift Technique: Why Activate Or Pack Your Lats Is Not A Good Cue

During the dead-lift setup, we want to get ‘tight’ before lifting the barbell off the floor. A common cue used to achieve this is to…

aimee madden

08:24 26 Mar 21

Such a good community atmosphere 🥰 like a second family and nothing like it in the shire

Jasmine Arnold

11:19 16 Feb 21

Love training here, the environment, people, energy and support is amazing. Whether you train seriously or just for a bit of fun everyone is friendly and approachable. The owner Paul has a wealth of knowledge and experience in coaching and training if you are looking to take your training next level. Awesome gym.

Anthony Fok

11:20 28 Jan 21

SPC Performance Lab is an excellent gym that caters for all levels of lifters. Ranging from the beginner to the competitive. As many reviewers has already attested, the gym is an exceptionally friendly and welcoming environment where you don't feel out of place.In terms of equipment used, SPC provides top quality competition approved gear. This gym is also affiliated with Powerlifting Australia, which holds regular Powerlifting competitions for local and national levels which reflects the standard SPC is held in.Lastly, Paul who is the owner of the gym is friendly and extremely well read in the industry. He brings a wealth of experience to all users who comes to his facilityWhether you are looking for a new gym, starting out, changing your training regimen or whatever the purpose is, I highly recommend you check out SPC Performance Lab.

BradleyJoeCrockford

04:51 23 Dec 20

The best training facility I have found in the Sutherland Shire. All members are extremely respectful and motivated, and Paul is very knowledgeable in many fields of training. Highly recommend training here.

brent brent0_23@hotmail.com

12:20 04 Nov 20

Great gym with friendly people and is open 24/7. Paul’s gym is for all types of training whether you are a beginner or advanced. Paul is very knowledgeable and is never to busy to answer questions or help assist with your training. If you like to train in an environment where no one judges you or any high egos than this is the perfect gym for you.