Amanda Dvorak

Amanda Dvorak

Amanda Dvorak is a writer and editor in the fitness and nutrition industries. She started CrossFit in 2015, which led to her interest in powerlifting and weightlifting. She's passionate about helping women overcome their fear of lifting weights and teaching them how to fuel their bodies properly. When she's not writing or working out, Amanda enjoys reading, baking, and spending time with her husband and her dog, Charlie. You can connect with her on her website or LinkedIn.
  • Education: Bachelor of Arts, Literature from Ramapo College of New Jersey.

The Adipower II’s and Power Perfect III’s are lifting shoes from Adidas that are worn by both recreational and competitive powerlifters and weightlifters. I tested … Continue ReadingAdidas Adipower 2 vs. Adidas Power Perfect: Which Is Better?

Aside from investing in a lifting belt or knee sleeves, buying the right shoes for squatting is perhaps one of the biggest concerns for powerlifters. … Continue ReadingSquatting in Basketball Shoes: Should You Do It? (No, Here’s Why)

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Many people neglect training their calves, but they are an important muscle group that helps provide stability in squats and deadlifts, prevent your feet from … Continue ReadingBlood Flow Restriction Training for Calves (Complete Guide)

Today we’re going to talk about blood flow restriction as it relates to training your chest.  Blood flow restriction training, also known as occlusion training … Continue ReadingBlood Flow Restriction Training for Chest (Complete Guide)

Strong glutes are necessary for anyone who wants to squat or deadlift heavy or simply improve their performance in the gym. One way to strengthen … Continue ReadingBlood Flow Restriction Training for Glutes (Complete Guide)

For athletes who train for powerlifting, CrossFit, or weightlifting, having strong arms helps improve stability and prevent upper body injuries. One way to strengthen the … Continue ReadingBlood Flow Restriction Training for Arms (Complete Guide)

The Reebok Legacy Lifter and the Adidas Adipower II are two popular lifting shoes for both competitive and recreational lifters. They are both good shoes, … Continue ReadingReebok Legacy Lifter vs. Adidas Adipower: Which Is Better?

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Lifting heavy weights can place a significant amount of stress on your jaw, especially if you tend to clench or grind your teeth under a … Continue ReadingWhat Mouthpiece Does Brian Shaw Wear? (And, Why He Wears It?)

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