Rucci's GymMar 292 minTechnical Tip: Deadlift Foot PositionLet's make the first thing very clear, we are referring to the conventional deadlift, not the sumo deadlift. Both are entirely different...
Rucci's GymMar 162 minTechnical Tip: Hip HingingThe hip hinge is a staple movement where the hips provide the axis of rotation and is fantastic for building a serious posterior chain!...
Rucci's GymMar 82 minTechnical Tip: Squat Pelvic TiltIncorrect pelvic tilt is something we see a lot of in surprisingly a range of lifters with varying degrees of experience. We certainly do...
Rucci's GymMar 12 minTechnical Tip: The Squat Walk OutAn often overlooked part of the squat is the walk out. Lifters focus so much attention on being efficient and economical during the lift...
Rucci's GymFeb 212 minTechnical Tip: The Deadlift LockoutThe deadlift lockout is perhaps one of the most botched things we see, particularly for the sport of Powerlifting where the rules...
Dan RucciFeb 151 minTechnical Tip: Bench Press - Bulldog GripLifters are always trying to find the 1%ers that can make the difference to their lifts. The bench press grip is an area that is worth...
Dan RucciJan 102 minTop 5 ExcusesWe talk to a lot of people who think they want to be fit and healthy BUT all they really give us are EXCUSES as to why they can't. The...
Dan RucciDec 22, 20211 minRicaldo Steyn - Added 55kg to his total!Since April 2021, Ricaldo has been working with Vinh and has been through two novice comps since he started. The last comp was the...
Dan RucciDec 10, 20212 minOnly At The Precipice Do We ChangeIn the movie "The Day The Earth Stood Still", there's a quote which really helps you understand the nature of people. It goes like this:...
Dan RucciNov 22, 20216 min2021 Award WinnersLast Saturday night we had our annual Christmas Party & Awards Night. At the end of each calendar year we recognise the efforts of some...
Dan RucciNov 17, 20211 minStop Making ExcusesI speak to a lot of people each week. The number one thing I see that stops them from getting to where they want to be is relentless...
Dan RucciNov 15, 20212 minNovice Powerlifting - Where It All Starts!The great thing about our sport is the inclusivity and low barrier to entry. Literally anyone can have a go! All that actually matters...
Dan RucciNov 9, 20211 minExercise and Mental HealthIt's fairly common knowledge that the benefits of exercise extend to the improvement of mental health attributes. Exercise induces a...
Dan RucciNov 5, 20212 minStaying HydratedWe're not going to go in to the specific purposes of water in the body as there is plenty of material on the internet you can read....
Dan RucciNov 1, 20212 minTraining Deload - Explained!To explain a deload one must first understand the concept of training. What is training? It is the mechanism by which we induce...
Dan RucciOct 26, 20212 minBe The AmbassadorThe word "ambassador" gets thrown around way too much, especially on Instagram. It's the new age con. "Represent" my "brand" and I'll...
Dan RucciOct 20, 20212 minThe Magic Pill!It's the same old story! People want a RESULT but aren't prepared to work for it, then when they don't achieve said result, look for...
Vinh NguyenOct 20, 20211 minRicaldo Steyn - Client SpotlightRicaldo has been working with Vinh Nguynen for 29 weeks now. Prior to coming on board with the Rucci’s team, his personal bests were a...
Dan RucciOct 17, 20211 minAccept That You Just Have To Do The Work!We've been in this industry a fair while; we've worked with hundreds of lifters; we've seen people come and go; we've seen great success...
Dan RucciOct 12, 20212 minTechnical Tip: Bench Press Bar PathThe path the bar travels in the bench press is referred to as the "bar path" and it's one which is often misunderstood, so we wanted to...