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There are several reasons why you might have taken a break from powerlifting, ranging from sustaining an injury, prioritizing other commitments, having a lack of gym access, or just simply needing a mental break. Whatever the reason, your return to lifting should follow a step-by-step plan. So, how do you get back into lifting after …
There are several bench press variations, but none is more specific to powerlifting than the “Board Bench Press”. In short, the board bench press utilizes wooden boards to overload the mid and top-end range of motion either through the amount of volume or intensity you can typically handle. So why do powerlifters use boards for …
Training shoulders should be a high priority for powerlifters. However, training shoulders like a bodybuilder won’t improve your powerlifting performance. This is because powerlifters are more concerned with how the shoulders contribute to lifting as much weight as possible versus how aesthetic they might look with their shirt off. So how do powerlifters train their …
Powerlifters love to talk about training the squat, bench press, and deadlift because those are the competition movements. However, powerlifters make the mistake of neglecting other exercises, including training their biceps and triceps. So, should powerlifters spend any time training their arms? Yes, powerlifters need to have strong arms because it will increase stability under …
The squat is a staple exercise among all strength and conditioning programs. This is because the squat has been shown to be one of the best exercises for building both lower body strength and mass. But, does the squat make you jump higher? Yes, building strength in the squat has been shown to increase vertical …
Over my 15-year powerlifting career, I squatted anywhere from 1-4 times per week. You might think that squatting more frequently is necessary in order to continue seeing progress. However, more is not necessarily better, and your squat frequency will change based on your goals and level of experience. So how many times per week should …
So your preferred deadlift stance is sumo, but would there be a benefit to also training the conventional stance as well? Yes, absolutely. The conventional deadlift is a great accessory movement to the sumo deadlift as it trains patterns of the hip hinge that many times are neglected if sumo is the only stance you …
The deadlift is one of the staple exercises in the gym. It’s also the final lift in a powerlifting competition, which arguably is the most important lift for achieving a podium finish. We all want a strong deadlift, but can you deadlift every day? Deadlifting every day can be a good way to train your …
Throughout various times of my competitive powerlifting history, I benched anywhere from 1 to 4 times per week. The idea that ‘more is better’ is not necessarily true, and everyone will have an optimal bench press frequency based on their level of experience and goals. So how many times per week should you bench press? …
