Trainer Edge Newsletter by Dan Stephenson

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#4 Nov 20, 2025

Stage 3: Welcome to the Barbell (Find Your Best Variation) [Day 4]

Not every body is built for conventional deadlifts. Here's how to choose the barbell variation that matches your…

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#3 Nov 19, 2025

Stage 2: Time to Add Weight (The Smart Way) [Day 3]

Your pattern is solid. Now let's challenge it with kettlebells, dumbbells, and trap bars—without sacrificing form.

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#2 Nov 18, 2025

Stage 1: Build Your Foundation (No Barbell Needed) [Day 2]

You can't load what you haven't learned. Today: the bodyweight progressions that create bulletproof deadlift form.

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#1 Nov 17, 2025

Master the Hinge — Your 5-Day Path to a Stronger Pull [Day 1]

Build your deadlift from the foundation up. A progressive hinge system that earns strength, eliminates pain, and lasts a…

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